Direct Line Share News (DLG)

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down as Reckitt, St James's Place plunge

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday, with some poorly-received updates from high profile names keeping a lid on enthusiasm, ahead of a key US inflation reading on Thursday.

UPDATE: Direct Line Insurance rejects "opportunistic" Ageas bid

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Wednesday rejected a bid approach from Belgian insurer Ageas SA, calling it "unattractive" and "uncertain".

Direct Line rejects £3.1bn takeover approach from Belgium's Ageas

(Sharecast News) - Direct Line confirmed on Wednesday that it had rejected a £3.1bn takeover approach from Belgium's Ageas, as it significantly undervalued the group.

London close: Stocks slip as US GDP growth decelerates

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets experienced a downturn by the close on Wednesday, largely influenced by underperforming stocks such as St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser, following disappointing financial results.

UPDATE: Direct Line soars as Ageas mulls GBP3.10 billion bid

(Alliance News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group PLC jumped on Wednesday after Belgian insurer Ageas SA confirmed it was considering making an offer for the company.

PRESS: Direct Line rebuffs bid approach by Belgium's Ageas - Bloomberg

(Alliance News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group PLC jumped on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that it had rejected a bid approach from Belgian insurer Ageas SA.

Ageas mulls £3.1bn bid for Direct Line, shares surge

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group motored ahead on Wednesday, after Belgium's Ageas confirmed it was considering a possible £3.1bn bid for its UK rival.

Direct Line to be joined by former Aviva boss Adam Winslow next month

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Friday said former Aviva PLC UK boss Adam Winslow will officially join the company as chief executive officer on March 1.

Mitie hires former Direct Line CEO Penny James as non-exec director

(Alliance News) - Mitie Group PLC on Thursday announced it has hired former Direct Line Insurance Group PLC's Chief Executive Officer Penny James as non-executive director, effective immediately.

JPMorgan turns more positive on Direct Line and Admiral

(Sharecast News) - Shares in UK motor insurers Direct Line Group and Admiral were rising on Thursday after positive comments from JPMorgan, which said that a sector recovery is imminent and that investor concerns about regulatory intervention are overdone.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Admiral Group to 'neutral'

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

London close: Stocks finish lower as wage growth eases

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest UK jobs data.

Berenberg upgrades DLG to 'buy', sees catalysts in 2024

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has upgraded its rating for motor insurance group Direct Line from 'hold' to 'buy', saying that the stock's current price presents a buying opportunity.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises GSK and cuts AstraZeneca

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

UK's FTSE 100 slips as Sainsbury's, insurers weigh

Sainsbury's retains profit forecast; shares drop

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