Direct Line shares surge 42% on rejection of Aviva's $4.2 billion takeover offer
Direct Line's shares increased by over 40% on Thursday on hopes its main rival Aviva might submit another higher takeover bid following its decision to reject a GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion) bid from ...
Traders are loading up on protection against extreme moves as stocks zoom higher
The Cboe Skew Index, which measures options traders' demand for tail-risk hedges, has risen sharply since Nov. 12, when it touched a post-election low. The index closed above 167 on Monday, its ...