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Direct Line (DLG) Share News

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks make tepid start to new week

25th Mar 2024 12:09

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were down at midday on Monday, giving back some gains from last week, when equities were boosted by central bank decisions and accompanying statements which investors saw as dovish. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen raises Sage; Numis cuts Virgin Money

25th Mar 2024 10:19

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and Friday: Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 treads water, FTSE 250 declines

25th Mar 2024 09:04

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London traded flat early Monday, while the pound remained below the USD1.26 mark, as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggested rate cuts may happen soon. Read More

TOP NEWS: Ageas withdraws bid for Direct Line after advances spurned

22nd Mar 2024 18:48

(Alliance News) - Ageas AG on Friday said it has withdrawn a proposed bid for Direct Line Insurance Group PLC after failing to secure the backing of its UK peer. Read More

TOP NEWS: Direct Line eyes cost cuts as new CEO fends off Ageas

21st Mar 2024 10:02

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Thursday announced plans to save GBP100 million and boost insurance margins, as it looks to stymie the unwanted advance of Belgium's Ageas SA. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called up thanks to New York rally

21st Mar 2024 07:52

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are to open higher on Thursday, after a global equity market rally following the latest interest rate call from the US Federal Reserve. Read More

PRESS: Direct Line suitor Ageas heads to China for Fosun backing

17th Mar 2024 10:50

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC suitor Ageas SA has looked to win support of its own largest shareholder, China's Fosun, in its bid to acquire the FTSE 250-listed insurer, the Sunday Times reported. Read More

PRESS: Top shareholder in Ageas criticises Direct Line approach - Sky

14th Mar 2024 15:10

(Alliance News) - Ageas SA, the Belgian insurer pursuing a takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, its London-listed rival, is facing opposition from one of its own leading shareholders to a potential deal, according to Sky News. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

14th Mar 2024 15:06

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REPEAT: LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 in green as UK economy rebounds

13th Mar 2024 17:05

(Correcting error in article lede.) Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 in green as UK economy rebounds

13th Mar 2024 16:54

(Alliance News) - can you change lede to: European stocks closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 driven higher by hopes that the UK recession is already over. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Rising pound keeps lid on FTSE 100 but peers up

13th Mar 2024 12:09

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 tread water heading into Wednesday afternoon, though peers in Frankfurt and Paris traded more confidently following some well-received updates from the likes of electric utility E.ON and banking firm BNP Paribas. Read More

UPDATE: Ageas seeks Direct Line backing after "compelling" new bid

13th Mar 2024 11:56

(Alliance News) - Ageas SA on Wednesday described its fresh bid approach for Direct Line Insurance Group PLC as "compelling". Read More

TOP NEWS: Direct Line dismisses fresh approach from Belgium's Ageas

13th Mar 2024 11:01

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Wednesday said it had rejected a modestly improved new takeover approach from Belgian insurance group Ageas SA. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Direct Line to equal weight

29th Feb 2024 09:18

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning: Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down as Reckitt, St James's Place plunge

28th Feb 2024 16:52

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday, with some poorly-received updates from high profile names keeping a lid on enthusiasm, ahead of a key US inflation reading on Thursday. Read More

UPDATE: Direct Line Insurance rejects "opportunistic" Ageas bid

28th Feb 2024 15:50

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Wednesday rejected a bid approach from Belgian insurer Ageas SA, calling it "unattractive" and "uncertain". Read More

UPDATE: Direct Line soars as Ageas mulls GBP3.10 billion bid

28th Feb 2024 12:50

(Alliance News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group PLC jumped on Wednesday after Belgian insurer Ageas SA confirmed it was considering making an offer for the company. Read More

PRESS: Direct Line rebuffs bid approach by Belgium's Ageas - Bloomberg

28th Feb 2024 12:27

(Alliance News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group PLC jumped on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that it had rejected a bid approach from Belgian insurer Ageas SA. Read More

Direct Line to be joined by former Aviva boss Adam Winslow next month

9th Feb 2024 08:29

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Friday said former Aviva PLC UK boss Adam Winslow will officially join the company as chief executive officer on March 1. Read More

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