Aviva accelerates profit targets, doubles cost cutting at Direct Line
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) said it expects to reach its 2026 financial targets a year early, driven by strong performance across the business and ahead of contributions from its recently acquired Direct Line operations.
Aviva, GSK, Rolls and bitcoin miners: UK investors most trades shares in October
Retail investors on two UK platforms poured into a mix of large financials, big tech and crypto-related names and resource security plays in October, according to the latest trading data. On AJ Bell, which offers trading in all UK stocks, plus most of those available in New York and major European exchanges, investor activity showed a tilt toward income and blue-chip names.
Has Aviva's moment finally come? One leading bank thinks so
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) has spent years trying to prove that it can grow like its European rivals while keeping the steady hand investors expect from a life insurer.
Are Finance Stocks Lagging Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) This Year?
Here is how Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) and Aviva (AVVIY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 26th
AVVIY, MGIC and MRX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 26, 2025.
5 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Life Insurance Industry
Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AVVIY, PRI, LNC, VOYA and JXN. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.
Aviva's straight-As performance applauded by the City
On A-Level day in England and Wales, Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) has delivered what brokers are calling “straight As” in its latest half-year results.
Aviva shares up 5% after strong results and Direct Line update
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) shares rose 5% after the insurer posted strong first-half results and said its newly acquired Direct Line business is integrating “at pace” following completion last month.
Aviva lifts first-half profit 22% and raises dividend as Direct Line integration gets under way
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) reported a strong first half and confirmed the integration of Direct Line, a deal completed last month, is “moving at pace.
Aviva Sticks With Outlook After Profit Jump
The insurer and asset manager reported a better-than-expected rise in first-half profit on growth in premiums and higher net flows in its wealth division.
Aviva and M&G tipped to beat expectations, Diageo and JD Sports to miss
Morgan Stanley flagged a selection of European stocks expected to outperform or underperform as earnings season continues, including Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) and Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE).
M&G set to outperform, Aviva investors will have to wait a little longer, says investment bank
UBS has thrown its weight behind M&G PLC (LSE:MNG) ahead of the half-year results after recently upgrading the stock to 'buy' The Swiss bank's optimism centres on M&G's asset management arm, where UBS expects net inflows to hit £1.7 billion. That is nearly triple the consensus estimate, and it suggests the M&G is quietly winning new business while the sector wrestles with uncertainty.
