(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called lower for the second day running on Tuesday, as war in the Middle East enters its fourth day while the UK waits for the chancellor's spring statement. Read More
(Alliance News) - Zurich Insurance Group AG on Monday said it will partly fund its GBP8.1 billion acquisition of Beazley PLC via a private placement, with the remainder to be financed with existing cash and new debt facilities. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in London nursed heavy losses on Monday, alongside peers in Europe, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked fears of a drawn out conflict in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Monday agreed to a GBP8.1 billion takeover by Zurich Insurance Group AG, growing the latter's "reach and distribution", including in the Lloyd's of London market. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called higher on Monday, as Beazley extends its deadline for Zurich Insurance to make an acquisition offer. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shell reports lower fourth quarter earnings and launches a USD3.5 billion share buyback programme, while Anglo American cuts its copper production guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 surged to a fresh high on Wednesday, spurred by strong trading updates and as insurer Beazley said it has accepted a possible GBP8.0 billion bid. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Wednesday, despite ongoing jitters over the impact of the latest artificial intelligence developments, as Beazley, DCC and GSK helped the FTSE 100 reach a fresh record. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to a takeover offer from Zurich Insurance Group AG that values the UK company at approximately GBP8.0 billion. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly higher on Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 reached a fresh intraday record after Beazley agreed to a potential GBP8.0 billion takeover by Zurich Insurance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley agrees to takeover terms for a GBP8.0 billion takeover by Zurich Insurance, while GSK reports "another strong performance" helped by its Specialty Medicines arms. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 shrugged off a weak start, and further volatility in metals and oil prices, to hit new highs on Monday, amid optimism in the manufacturing sector on either side of the pond. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended a volatile week in subdued fashion on Friday, closing slightly lower, despite a batch of encouraging economic data as retail sales, consumer confidence and business activity all picked up. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Thursday rebuffed the latest takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, arguing it "materially undervalues" the Beazley and its long-term prospects. Read More