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SWX:ZURN 19 January 2026 - 13 June 2026

Johnson & Johnson Shares Drop Friday, Week Ahead in Focus

J&J Stock Trades Near Highs With Talvey Data Bringing Pipeline Into View

Johnson & Johnson finished Friday at $240.87, up 1.07%. The stock outperformed other big healthcare names as the S&P 500 added 0.50% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.70%. The Dow, being price-weighted, gives more influence to higher-priced stocks like J&J. S&P Dow Jones Indices calls the Dow a gauge of 30 U.S. blue-chip companies. Johnson & Johnson on Saturday posted new Phase 3 MonumenTAL-3 data for its combination of Talvey and Darzalex Faspro, with or without pomalidomide, in patients with earlier-line relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. According to the company, the combos slashed the risk of disease progression or death by as much as 72%, and cut risk of death by up to 53% compared to standard Darzalex Faspro, pomalidomide and dexamethasone treatment. Progression-free survival hit 81.3% at 24 months, while standard care stood at 51.2%. Overall survival was 89.2%, up from 79.1% for standard care.
13 June 2026
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Beazley Plc Filings Reveal Big Holders as Zurich’s $11 Billion Takeover Gap Holds

Beazley Plc Filings Reveal Big Holders as Zurich’s $11 Billion Takeover Gap Holds

Monday’s wave of UK takeover disclosures pulled the curtain back on Beazley Plc’s share register as Zurich Insurance’s £8.1 billion offer rolls forward. Wellington Management reported a 6.21% stake, Vanguard showed 5.03%, and Polar Capital registered 1.33%. Hedge funds, too, surfaced with their holdings. This is relevant now, as the latest disclosures reveal exactly which investors are on the hook with Beazley following Zurich’s move to make its offer official last week. UK takeover regulations require anyone holding at least 1% of a target’s shares—or certain linked derivatives—to come clean about their stake once a bid is in play. That sheds light on whether traditional stock pickers or more event-driven players are influencing the mood.
9 March 2026
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FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

London, Feb 16, 2026, 09:46 GMT — Trading in the regular session. FTSE 100 opened up 0.4% Monday, with NatWest out in front as it launched a £750 million share buyback. Rio Tinto, on the other hand, dropped after halting work at its Simandou iron ore site in Guinea due to a deadly accident. By 09:22 GMT, the index was ahead by 40.2 points at 10,486.55.
16 February 2026
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Beazley Rejects Zurich’s $10bn Takeover Bid as Lloyd’s Plan B Takes Shape

Beazley Rejects Zurich’s $10bn Takeover Bid as Lloyd’s Plan B Takes Shape

Beazley turned down Zurich Insurance’s all-cash bid on Thursday, calling the 1,280 pence-per-share offer a “material undervaluation” of the company and its future as an independent firm. Shares of the London-listed specialty insurer fell roughly 3% in early trading. The refusal comes as Zurich pushes to expand its specialty insurance footprint—covering unique risks like cyber attacks, marine, and aviation—and amid growing chatter about deals in the London market. Zurich’s bid priced Beazley at a 56% premium over its pre-offer closing price. Shares of London peers Hiscox and Lancashire climbed earlier this week, fueled by speculation of more mergers ahead. Jefferies analysts called the premium “generous,” but highlighted Beazley’s strong cyber business and solid returns.
22 January 2026
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Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

London, 19 January 2026, 16:17 GMT Zurich Insurance Group revealed on Monday an upgraded all-cash bid for UK specialty insurer Beazley, offering 1,280 pence per share. The deal values Beazley at roughly £7.67 billion. Following the announcement, Beazley’s shares jumped over 40% in London. https://www.reuters.com/business/zurich-insurance-offers-10-billion-buy-uk-insurer-beazley-2026-01-19/
19 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SPS Commerce (SPSC) Rallies 5.7% on Sale Rumors, Earnings in Focus
    June 29, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT. SPS Commerce (SPSC) closed up 5.7% at $58.87 after volume spiked and reports spread about a possible sale, tied to activist pressure for the company to consider strategic options. The supply chain software firm forecasts quarterly EPS of $1.08, up 8% from last year, and sees revenue at $195.14 million, up 4.1%. Consensus estimates for earnings didn't move in the last 30 days, which could cap upside ahead. SPSC sits at Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Bowman Consulting (BWMN), another name in the group, climbed 2.3% but has seen its earnings estimates drop 14.6%; Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold). Market watching for shifts in earnings outlooks for clues on next moves.
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