Beazley Share News (BEZ)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises CVS Group to 'outperform'

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

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Beazley starts USD500 million share buyback

Beazley PLC - London-based specialist insurance underwriter, managing six Lloyd's of London syndicates - Launches on Wednesday the share buyback it announced with its annual results on Tuesday. The USD500 million buyback will be run by JP Morgan Securities PLC and will be completed by the end of February next year.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP cuts NatWest, raises Barclays

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

LONDON BRIEFING: FTSE 100 called up despite further tariff threats

(Alliance News) - Stocks were called higher on Wednesday despite promises of further tariffs from the US, following news that China's latest service sector reading surpassed expectations.

Beazley hails "record" profit, unveils USD500 million share buyback

(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Tuesday said it achieved "record" profit for 2024, boosted by higher premium growth, but warned of a softening pricing environment in 2025. The insurer also announced a USD500 million share buyback and rebased its dividend.

Beazley's shares hit record after insurer's profit beat, limited LA wildfire losses

FY pre-tax profit $1.42 bln, 9% ahead of consensus

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Beazley launches buyback after strong 2024, sees $80m hit from wildfires

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Beazley dipped on Tuesday despite the insurer announcing a $500m share buyback programme and a massive dividend increase alongside its 2024 results, as the company guided to $80m of losses related to the Californian wildfires.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called lower but UK food prices rise

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called down on Tuesday following news that the US government is moving forward with planned tariffs of up to 25% against China, Canada and Mexico.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA reinitiates AB Foods at 'underperform'

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

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks weak, sterling steady, as jobs data looms

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 traded lower at midday on Friday although the pound stabilised ahead of key US jobs figures.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts DCC and Diploma, raises Bunzl

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank starts Applied Nutrition at 'buy'

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg cuts Dowlais; Deutsche Bank ups Evoke

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