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LSE:BEZG.L News 22 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley shares rose 0.5% to 1,242 pence in early London trading Friday, staying near recent highs after Zurich’s cash offer valued the insurer at up to 1,335 pence per share. Zurich and Beazley reached a preliminary agreement on Feb. 4, with Zurich set to begin due diligence. Wellington Management cut its stake below 5%, while M&G Plc disclosed a sale of 25,980 shares. Investors are watching for Zurich’s next move.
6 February 2026
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FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

The FTSE 100 rose 0.7% to 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT, as risk appetite improved after President Trump eased tariff threats against European NATO allies. Senior shares jumped 8.3% on a profit outlook upgrade, while Beazley fell 1% after rejecting a Zurich Insurance bid. JD Sports reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales and warned of muted growth ahead.
22 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps into the weekend: UBS lifts target to $450 as Nvidia HBM4 doubts surface

Micron stock jumps into the weekend: UBS lifts target to $450 as Nvidia HBM4 doubts surface

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 11:09 (EST) — Market closed. Micron Technology, Inc. shares finished Friday up 3.08% at $394.69, after trading between $372.87 and $396.65. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the stock heads into Monday with investors split between a bullish pricing story and a fresh jab at Micron’s position in AI memory. (Investing.com) Why it matters now: memory has turned into a frontline trade in the AI build-out. Big tech firms including Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta are expected to spend more than $630 billion this year as they push deeper into artificial intelligence, putting suppliers
Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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