Aviva Share News (AV.)

London midday: Stocks ride global wave of post-Christmas optimism

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets were still above the waterline at lunchtime on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.

Aviva to receive extra GBP80 million from sale of Singlife stake

(Alliance News) - Aviva PLC on Wednesday said it will receive additional payment from the September sale of its stake in Singapore Life Ltd.

FTSE 100 begins cenbank-heavy week on subdued note

Miners fall on lower metal prices

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Chesnara appoints Tom Howard from Aviva as chief financial officer

(Alliance News) - Chesnara PLC on Thursday said it appointed Tom Howard as chief financial officer, replacing David Rimmington who is retiring from his role as group finance director.

IN BRIEF: Watchstone says Aviva Canada claims dropped

Watchstone Group PLC - Former insurance software provider originally called Quindell; now cash shell pursuing litigation claims - Expects cash balance at the end of 2023 to be approximately GBP7 million. In 2022, cash and term deposits was GBP13.8 million. Also announces all claims and disputes from and against Aviva Canada have been discontinued.

London close: Stocks mixed as US GDP growth tops forecasts

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by a combination of UK data releases and robust economic growth in the US.

Deutsche Bank upgrades UK insurers but downgrades Aviva

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has raised its ratings for insurance peers Direct Line Group, Legal & General and M&G from 'hold' to 'buy', after turning more positive on the sector heading into next year, but has cut its rating on Aviva.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan cuts Diageo to neutral from overweight

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

London close: Stocks start week in subdued state

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets saw a somewhat subdued performance on Monday, as concerns regarding the Chinese economy cast a shadow over investor sentiment.

UPDATE: UK PM Sunak rolls out red carpet for investors in growth push

(Alliance News) - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said there was "positive momentum" behind the UK economy as the government rolled out the red carpet for investors.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel, Numis up Rightmove; Goldman cuts Entain

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

Aviva to acquire Canadian insurer Optiom in GBP100 million deal

(Alliance News) - Aviva PLC on Monday announced its pending acquisition of vehicle replacement insurance company Optiom O2 Holdings Inc, from Novacap and other minority shareholders.

LONDON BRIEFING: Rightmove optimistic; Molten buys Forward Partners

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set for a tepid open on Monday, amid a downbeat handover from Asia, with catalysts lacking at the start of the week.

Aviva to buy Canada's Optiom for around £100m

(Sharecast News) - Aviva said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Optiom from Novacap and other minority shareholders for around £100m.

London close: Stocks sink after three days of gains

(Sharecast News) - London markets ended in negative territory on Thursday, reversing a three-day winning streak.