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Hiscox Shares Surge Amid Canadian Takeover Rumors as UK Firms Attract Overseas Bids

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Hiscox shares hit record highs amid rumors of a potential takeover by Canada's Intact Financial Corp, part of a surge in foreign interest in UK-listed companies due to cheaper valuations, following similar bids for Tate & Lyle and Intertek.

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