Aviva Share News (AV.)

Broker tips: Dr Martens, M&G, Aviva

(Sharecast News) - Dr Martens slumped on Monday after Barclays downgraded shares of the iconic bootmaker to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' and cut the price target to 140p from 174p.

JPMorgan upgrades M&G to 'neutral'

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded M&G to 'neutral' from 'underweight' on Monday as it revisited the UK life sub sector following a period of poor relative performance.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Sunday newspaper round-up: Middle East, Heathrow, Aviva

(Sharecast News) - The conflict in the Middle East and the resulting humanitarian crisis could trigger a global recession by compounding the challenges that are already facing the precarious world economy. That is the diagnosis of two of the biggest names on Wall Street. Larry Fink, who heads asset manager BlackRock, believes the 7 October Hamas atrocities, the attack on Gaza and the Ukraine invasion mean the world has been pushed to "almost a whole new future". For his part, J.P.Morgan head Jamie Dimon said that: " [...] these geopolitical matters are very serious - arguably the most serious since 1938." - Guardian

IN BRIEF: Aviva expects to capitalise from growth in UK wealth market

Aviva PLC - London-based investor - Ahead of investor and analyst briefing for its Wealth division on Tuesday morning, says the UK's wealth market is set to nearly triple to GBP4.3 trillion in the next 10 years and expects to capitalise on this trend. Says Wealth division has 5 million customers, which "provides a major opportunity to deepen customer relationships, grow [its] leading retirement businesses and generate additional flows to Aviva investors]." Adds it is expanding its direct wealth capabilities to "take full advantage of the significant opportunities" in its UK customer base.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel says hold S&N; JPM neutral on Deliveroo

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

IN BRIEF: Aviva non-exec directors buys GBP250,000 worth of shares

Aviva PLC - London-based insurer - Says Non-Executive Director Mohit Joshi buys 59,300 shares at GBP4.09 per share, for a total of GBP242.537 on Thursday.

Court of Appeal refuses Watchstone permission to appeal against PwC

Watchstone Group PLC - former insurance software provider originally called Quindell; now cash shell pursuing litigation claims - Says that the Court of Appeal has refused it permission to appeal and no further routes of redress remain open to the company. Watchstone must pay professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's legal costs, as well as its own. In August 2020, Watchstone had filed a GBP63 million claim against PwC, alleging breach of contract and conspiracy. Other outstanding claims are against Aviva Canada, part of Aviva PLC, and against UK tax collector HMRC over the recovery of historic VAT. Watchstone in 2021 had also filed a GBP13.7 million claim against its former auditor KPMG International Ltd, which is not expected to begin before 2024. Its Canadian subsidiary's claim against Aviva Canada is expected to go on trial in January 2024.

Taskforce unveils UK "gold standard" guidelines for companies

(Alliance News) - A Treasury taskforce has revealed its "gold standard" guidelines for companies to report their plans to tackle climate change.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks end higher, shaking off US nonfarms beat

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe ended higher on Friday, growing in confidence as the afternoon wore on, despite being initially unnerved by a stronger-than-expected US labour market reading.

London close: Stocks manage solid finish after US payrolls surge

(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed an uplifting performance on Friday, buoyed by optimistic economic data from the United States and a wave of speculative trading focussed on Aviva.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Aviva takeover talk boosts FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was in the green at midday Friday, boosted by Aviva amid takeover rumours.

PRESS: Allianz and others eye up Aviva for takeover approach - Times

(Alliance News) - Shares in Aviva PLC led the FTSE 100 index early Friday in London, after the Times reported on market rumours of takeover interest in the insurer.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks up; UK house prices fall again

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Friday, as focus turns to the US nonfarm payrolls data.