Beazley Share News (BEZ)

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise as Donald Trump declares victory

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday morning, with the dollar surging as investors bet on Trump's increasingly likely US election win, and as composite PMI releases from France and Germany are coming in.

LONDON BRIEFING: Beazley to deliver on guidance; M&S profit jumps

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called 1.1% higher early Wednesday as Donald Trump moves closer to a victory in the US presidential election, winning key swing state Pennsylvania.

Beazley expects up to $175m hit from Helene and Milton hurricanes

(Sharecast News) - Insurance group Beazley has reiterated its profitability guidance for the full year after a solid third quarter, as it estimated a hit of up to $175m from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS trims Hiscox price target, raises Beazley's

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank cuts Compass Group to 'hold'

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

London close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.

Hurricane Milton could cost insurers up to $100 billion, analysts say

Milton loss could reach $100 billion, matching Katrina

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Hurricane Milton could cost insurers up to $100 bln, analysts say

Milton loss could reach $100 bln, matching Katrina

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Hurricane Milton could cost insurers $60 bln, raise reinsurance rates, RBC says

Hurricane Milton loss could be $60 bln, similar to Hurricane Ian in 2022- RBC

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DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Judges Scientific non-exec follows CEO in selling

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Beazley completes USD325 million share buyback

Beazley PLC - London-based specialist insurance underwriter, managing six Lloyd's of London syndicates - Completes the USD325 million share buyback programme that it launched back in March. A total of 37.3 million shares were bought back by Deutsche Numis, who conducted the buyback for Beazley.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks dip after bright start as oil majors weigh

(Alliance News) - London's blue-chip index conceded early gains to close lower on Wednesday as index heavyweights BP and Shell dropped as oil prices eased.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan cuts Smiths, Burberry price targets

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs likes Aviva, cuts Phoenix Group

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