Best Income Stocks to Buy for May 21st
AVVIY and SMGZY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on May 21, 2025.
Aviva delivers steady Q1, but investors wait for more firepower
Aviva PLC's (LSE:AV..) first-quarter update landed broadly in line with expectations, with solid numbers but little to stir the market.
Aviva shares pick up as 'mixed' results show promise
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) shares climbed 2.3% after the life insurer published what analysts said were slightly mixed but mostly on-target results for the first quarter and confirmed the cancellation of £200 million worth of preference shares.
Aviva gets off to strong start, confident of completing Direct Line acquisition by mid-year
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) reported a strong start to the year, with growth across its business lines that reinforced confidence in achieving its targets for the full year.
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Aviva takeover of Direct Line probed by Competition and Markets Authority
Aviva PLC's (LSE:AV.) planned £3.7 billion takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LSE:DLG) is facing a investigation from the UK competition watchdog.
Aviva top pick in the life insurance sector ahead of first-quarter results
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) was tipped as Deutsche Bank's top pick among the UK life insurers, ahead of the FTSE 100 group's first-quarter update in May.
Are Finance Stocks Lagging Aviva (AVVIY) This Year?
Here is how Aviva (AVVIY) and EPR Properties (EPR) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Aviva and Beazley worst hit among big insurers, Admiral flat as analysts see 'safe haven'
Shares in Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) fell more than 4% on Monday, while Admiral Group Plc (LSE:ADM) was broadly flat, as insurance stocks were among those the market was repricing following the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump last week.
Aviva investors have until Thursday to vote on preference shares decision
Retail investors in Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) have until 3 April to vote on the company's proposal to cancel four classes of preference shares, following the launch of a new tender offer, with a general meeting vote scheduled for 15 April.
Aviva launches tender offer and seeks shareholder approval to cancel preference shares
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) has announced plans to retire £200 million of irredeemable preference shares through a combination of a tender offer and a shareholder vote on cancellation.
Direct Line hails turnaround in motor insurance arm as Aviva vote nears
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LSE:DLG), which agreed in December to be taken over by Aviva, has also announced results, with strong growth and a turnaround in motor profitability, alongside solid non-motor business too. CEO Adam Winslow says the turnround strategy launched last July "has made a marked difference to the company's performance, and we have good momentum across all our business lines".
