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SWX:ZURN.SW News 4 February 2026

Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

London, February 4, 2026, 09:05 GMT Zurich Insurance Group has struck outline terms for an about 8 billion pound ($11 billion) cash takeover of FTSE 100 underwriter Beazley, with Beazley saying it would be minded to recommend the offer if Zurich turns it into a firm bid by Feb. 16. The talks matter now because the UK Takeover Code forces…

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  • Federal Signal (FSS) Stock Valuation Amid Multi-Year Gains
    February 4, 2026, 7:35 AM EST. Federal Signal (NYSE: FSS) shares closed at $110.24, down 2.8% over the past week and 1.1% in the last month, yet up 14.5% for one year and an impressive 223.2% over five years. Despite this strong price performance, a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates intrinsic value at $100.88, suggesting roughly 9.3% overvaluation. The DCF model projects free cash flow rising to $435.1 million by 2035, reflecting confidence in long-term earnings. However, Simply Wall St's valuation checks rate Federal Signal at just 1 out of 6, signaling potential caution for investors. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, commonly used to gauge market pricing relative to earnings, will be key for monitoring shifts in investor sentiment and valuation fairness moving forward.
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