(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
(Alliance News) - UK inflation rose more than expected in December, Experian says it delivered "strong" quarterly growth while JD Wetherspoon says costs have been higher than anticipated. Read More
(Alliance News) - Zurich Insurance Group AG is preparing to launch its first Lloyd's of London syndicate as a back-up for its bid to takeover Beazley PLC, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, while the bond market creaked, amid ongoing tension and increased rhetoric over the future of Greenland. Read More
(Alliance News) - Renewed tariff threats from the US kept European stocks on the back foot on Monday with safe haven gold benefiting from the uncertainty once more. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Monday responded to a possible takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, confirming it has yet to consider Zurich's improved cash proposal. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed in the red on Wednesday, at the end of a shortened trading day, but the FTSE 100 index ended the year close to a new record despite a slight retreat on Wednesday. Read More
