Hiscox Shares Surge on Reported Takeover Bid from Canada
Hiscox shares hit record highs amid reports of a takeover bid from Canada's Intact Financial, as foreign interest in UK-listed companies surges.
Hiscox shares hit record highs amid reports of a takeover bid from Canada's Intact Financial, as foreign interest in UK-listed companies surges.
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