Direct Line’s shares surged as investor’s hoped the rejection might pave the way for a second takeover bid from the U.K.’s ...

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Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our writer ...

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Shares in Direct Line jumped by more than 40% today on the news it has rejected a £3.25bn ($4.12bn) potential takeover bid ...

The stock soared by 41% as traders reacted to the disclosure that Direct Line, led by boss Adam Winslow, (pictured) had ...

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The UK's FTSE 250 index rose as Direct Line rejected Aviva's takeover, impacting insurance stocks. Spirax-Sarco and Sainsbury enjoyed brokerage upgrades. Renewi surged due to Macquarie's takeover ...

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