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Aviva ‘contacts DLG shareholders’ as ‘hostile takeover’ looms
Aviva has contacted shareholders in Direct Line Group (DLG) to convince them to reconsider its takeover offer. That was ...
Direct Line shares rocketed 41% yesterday! What now?
Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our writer ...
Japanese banks stand firm with Adani despite US bribery charges
Japanese banks stand by Adani amid US bribery charges, while global firms like Barclays reassess their exposure.
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Insurance stocks lead gains in London, Direct Line jumps
LONDON: The UK’s domestically focused mid-cap FTSE 250 ended higher on Thursday, while the main FTSE stock index nudged up in light trading volumes, with Direct Line boosting the insurance sector ...
Christmas bid battle brewing for Direct Line after the insurer rejects shock £3.3bn takeover offer from rival Aviva
The stock soared by 41% as traders reacted to the disclosure that Direct Line, led by boss Adam Winslow, (pictured) had ...
Direct Line Executives Engage in Share Transactions
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Aviva goes direct to Direct Line shareholders
Direct Line’s new boss, Adam Winslow, is a former executive at Aviva and the two insurers have large shareholders in common ...
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FTSE 250 Climbs Amid Insurance Sector Drama and Business Tensions
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 ...
FTSE muted as budget dampens consumer confidence and richest households hit by inflation
The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Thursday despite UK consumer confidence remaining weak after Rachel ...
FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Direct Line shares surge on Aviva approach, Loungers backs £338m takeover
Direct Line Insurance shares are back in the takeover spotlight after the Green Flag owner rejected a £3.3 billion approach ...
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Direct Line shares soar by 40% after it rejects Aviva overture
Shares in Direct Line jumped by more than 40% today on the news it has rejected a £3.25bn ($4.12bn) potential takeover bid ...