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Direct Line shares surge 42% on rejection of Aviva’s $4.2 billion takeover offer - MarketWatch

1. Direct Line's shares rose over 40% after rejecting a £3.3 billion bid. 2. Aviva's non-binding proposal had a 59.7% premium on shares closing price. 3. Analysts anticipate a higher offer from Aviva post-rejection of Direct Line. 4. Direct Line's share volatility stems from significant losses since COVID-19. 5. Previous takeover offers from Ageas were also deemed 'opportunistic' by Direct Line.

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The surge in DLG shares indicates strong investor speculation on future offers.

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Market reaction signals significant interest in takeover potential impacting DLG's future.

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Immediate investor reactions may subside once new bids are clarified.

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