SWX:ZURN.S 1 February 2026

Beazley share price: what to watch before Monday as Zurich bid clock ticks

Beazley shares closed Friday up 0.1% at 1,133 pence, well below Zurich’s improved 1,280 pence per share cash offer. Zurich must decide by Feb. 16 whether to make a firm bid. New filings showed Societe Generale and Barclays holding significant long and short positions in Beazley. The company rejected Zurich’s proposal on Jan. 22, calling it an undervaluation.

1 February 2026

LSE:BEZG.L·Stock Market·SWX:ZURN.S

Better Home & Finance Stock Surges Nearly 23% on Expanded Warehouse Credit Facility
April 3, 2026, 9:06 PM EDT. Better Home & Finance (BETR) shares surged almost 23% this week after the company announced a significant expansion of its warehouse credit facility to $350 million, doubling its previous capacity. This raises the total warehouse capacity to $750 million, supporting the company's growth strategy in mortgage originations. The move was backed by a partnership with an unnamed leading global bank. Warehouse credit facilities are financing structures that allow mortgage lenders to fund multiple loans concurrently. The company's treasurer, Robert Wilson, emphasized the importance of this capacity boost amid expected origination growth. Investors responded positively, betting on ongoing demand in the warehouse and mortgage lending market segments. The stock closed at $37.61 with a market cap of $619 million, highlighting strong momentum for Better Home & Finance.