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Beazley accepts new GBP8 billion takeover offer by Zurich Insurance
(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....
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UK service sector activity rise speeds up but underperforms in January
(Alliance News) - The UK's service sector activity growth was slower than expected in January as workforce levels seemed to have declined faster than in December, data published by S&P...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits record as Beazley backs Zurich offer
(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...
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GSK optimistic for 2026 after fourth-quarter results beat forecast
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Wednesday backed guidance after fourth-quarter results beat expectations, driven by growth in its Specialty Medicines and Vaccines divisions and lower-than-expected expenses....
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LONDON BRIEFING: Zurich agrees terms for GBP8.0 billion Beazley offer
(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....
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to rise with GSK results due
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Wednesday, ahead of a slew of composite PMI readings and GSK's earnings release....
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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down as AI worry hammers data providers
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday as a rally in mining stocks was offset by hefty falls in software, data analytics and advertising companies amid perceived...
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Glencore to sell minority stake in DRC assets to US-backed consortium
(Alliance News) - Glencore PLC said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell a 40% stake in its assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the US-backed Orion critical...
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UK rejects prospect of rejoining an EU customs union
(Alliance News) - Downing Street has rejected the prospect of rejoining an EU customs union after an official from the bloc said Brussels would have an "open mind" to discussing...
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 down as rally falters, gold rebounds
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Tuesday, as an earlier rally in the FTSE 100, which sent it to a new intraday record, faded...
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