Direct Line Share News (DLG)

London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of US payrolls report

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg likes 4imprint; Numis cuts CMC

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

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Aviva and L&G cut; mixed calls on Diploma

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Renewed global tensions put pressure on stocks

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London started the week in bad shape and closed lower on Monday, as investors sat on their hands amid rising global tensions.

London close: Stocks slip back after last week's peak

(Sharecast News) - London markets finished in the red on Monday, having traded below the waterline through the session after reaching a peak at the end of last week.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks make tepid start to new week

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were down at midday on Monday, giving back some gains from last week, when equities were boosted by central bank decisions and accompanying statements which investors saw as dovish.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen raises Sage; Numis cuts Virgin Money

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 treads water, FTSE 250 declines

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London traded flat early Monday, while the pound remained below the USD1.26 mark, as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggested rate cuts may happen soon.

Direct Line confident in standalone prospects as Ageas abandons pursuit

(Sharecast News) - Direct Line said on Monday that it was confident in its standalone prospects after Belgium's Ageas announced it would not be making an offer for the insurer following two failed attempts at engaging with the board.

TOP NEWS: Ageas withdraws bid for Direct Line after advances spurned

(Alliance News) - Ageas AG on Friday said it has withdrawn a proposed bid for Direct Line Insurance Group PLC after failing to secure the backing of its UK peer.

London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.

TOP NEWS: Direct Line eyes cost cuts as new CEO fends off Ageas

(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Thursday announced plans to save GBP100 million and boost insurance margins, as it looks to stymie the unwanted advance of Belgium's Ageas SA.

Direct Line reinstates dividend, announces new cost-savings plan

(Sharecast News) - Direct Line posted a widening of its full-year losses on Thursday as it announced a new £100m cost-savings plan and declared a 4p a share dividend.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called up thanks to New York rally

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are to open higher on Thursday, after a global equity market rally following the latest interest rate call from the US Federal Reserve.