Today: 4 July 2026

Aviva share price at 636p: Peel Hunt calls stock a buy as Direct Line Group integration comes back into focus

Aviva share price at 636p: Peel Hunt calls stock a buy as Direct Line Group integration comes back into focus

London, Feb 1, 2026, 09:30 GMT — The market has closed. Peel Hunt kicked off coverage of Aviva on Friday, assigning a “buy” rating and setting a 755 pence target. The broker noted that the insurer’s UK reset is mostly behind it now. They highlighted the integration of Direct Line as the next major trigger, with rollout anticipated by fiscal 2028.
1 February 2026
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Saks Off 5th liquidation sales begin as Saks Global moves to close 57 stores

Saks Off 5th liquidation sales begin as Saks Global moves to close 57 stores

Starting Saturday, dozens of Saks Off 5th stores kicked off going-out-of-business sales as parent company Saks Global scales back its discount operations amid bankruptcy proceedings. The company is also closing all remaining Neiman Marcus Last Call outlet locations. The closures cut off a discount channel that cleared designer goods for bargain-hunting shoppers wary of full prices. They also create a gap for outlet malls and landlords already struggling with store turnover.
1 February 2026
IRS tax refunds in 2026: Why payouts could be bigger — and why paper checks are fading

IRS tax refunds in 2026: Why payouts could be bigger — and why paper checks are fading

U.S. taxpayers may receive bigger IRS refunds this filing season, with analysts estimating the average refund at around $4,167—about $1,000 higher than last year. The increase is driven by new tax-law changes affecting 2025 returns. At the same time, the IRS is phasing out paper refund checks, pushing filers to opt for electronic payments. The IRS kicked off the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26, anticipating around 164 million individual income-tax returns by the April 15 deadline. IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano encouraged taxpayers to “speed the processing of their returns by using e-file,” instead of mailing paper forms.
1 February 2026
IAG share price jumps on Friday — what to watch before Monday’s open and Feb 27 results

IAG share price jumps on Friday — what to watch before Monday’s open and Feb 27 results

London, Feb 1, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Market closed Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, ended Friday up 2.05% at 418.2 pence, outpacing the broader UK market. The FTSE 100 gained 0.51% during the session. Despite the rise, IAG’s stock remains roughly 4.65% below its 52-week peak of 439 pence, reached on January 7, according to market data.
1 February 2026
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  • Humana (HUM), Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) Move as Medicare Policy and Rates Shift
    July 4, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT. Humana (HUM) is running on Medicare Advantage growth and government contracts, with AI helping manage costs, but still posts a thin 0.8% net margin and carries debt. Humana has a $47.6 billion market cap, with $137.3 billion in revenue mostly from insurance. Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) comes in at $6.2 billion market cap, and sees strong demand from auto, telecom, and AI hardware. Both names show how policy shifts, regulation, and rate moves are shaking up risk and opportunity for large multinationals. Some may catch growth on governance or tech upgrades, while others get squeezed on costs and supply chain.
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