Just Group profits fall as it prepares for combination with BWS
27th Feb 2026 10:24
(Sharecast News) - Just Group reported a sharp fall in underlying profit for 2025 on Friday, as it deliberately reduced volumes in an increasingly competitive defined benefit de-risking market, while progressing its proposed acquisition by Brookfield Wealth Solutions.
Read moreJust Group reports lower volumes, margins ahead of acquisition by Brookfield
20th Jan 2026 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Just Group reported lower volumes and margins in a more competitive retirement income market during 2025 on Tuesday, as pricing discipline and tighter credit spreads weighed on new business, while the insurer reiterated expectations that its agreed acquisition by Brookfield Wealth Solutions would complete in the first half of 2026.
Read moreLife insurers clear stress tests - BoE
24th Nov 2025 13:45
(Sharecast News) - British life insurers could withstand severe market stress, the Bank of England confirmed on Monday, following a review of the sector's financial resilience.
Read moreBrookfield Wealth updates market on Just Group acquisition financing
29th Aug 2025 11:38
(Sharecast News) - Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BWS) confirmed the successful syndication of a majority of Royal Bank of Canada's commitments under the financing arrangements for its planned acquisition of Just Group on Friday.
Read moreJust Group first-half profits drop 23%
7th Aug 2025 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Retirement products provider Just Group posted a 23% drop in first-half underlying operating profit on Thursday, citing lower new business margins on lower sales.
Read moreJust Group agrees £2.5bn takeover by Brookfield Wealth
31st Jul 2025 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Just Group rocketed on Thursday after Canada's Brookfield agreed a £2.4bn deal to buy the UK life insurer as it moves into the British pension insurance market.
Read moreBroker tips: Domino's, Just Group, Glencore
8th Jul 2025 13:08
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated a 'buy' rating for Domino's Pizza ahead of its interim results next month, but said it was taking "a more cautious stance" given the subdued consumer backdrop.
Read moreBerenberg starts coverage of Just Group at 'buy', highlights attractive business model
8th Jul 2025 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of Just Group on Tuesday with a 'buy' rating and 209p price target.
Read moreJust Group doubles profit two years ahead of schedule
7th Mar 2025 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Just Group shares snapped violently lower at the end of the week, after the financial services group reported full-year profits that fell short of analysts' estimates by a wide margin.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks firmer after UK, US inflation data
15th Jan 2025 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed significantly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive inflation data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Read moreJust Group reports 'strong growth' in FY24
15th Jan 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Retirement products and services business Just Group reported "strong growth" across its defined benefit and retail businesses in 2024.
Read moreDeutsche Bank upgrades Admiral, Aviva to 'buy'
5th Dec 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Admiral shot higher on Thursday as Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 3,020p from 3,000p saying it was becoming more positive on the wider UK motor insurance space, particularly for those that are larger players such as Admiral, and those that are more disciplined.
Read moreJPMorgan reiterates 'overweight' on Just Group, lifts price target
19th Nov 2024 08:56
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove reiterated its 'overweight' rating on Just Group on Tuesday and lifted the price target to 200p from 190p after it completed a £1.8bn full buy-in with the Trustee of the G4S Pension Scheme, covering the benefits of around 22,500 members.
Read moreJust Group completes largest defined benefit de-risking transaction to date
14th Nov 2024 09:17
(Sharecast News) - Retirement products business Just Group said on Thursday that it has completed its largest defined benefit de-risking transaction to date.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish positive ahead of key inflation data
13th Aug 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and anticipated upcoming inflation reports from both the UK and the US.
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