Stock Movers Aegon Down, Cicor Falls, Berkeley Rises
Dec 10, 2025
Aegon is shifting its headquarters to the US and rebranding as Transamerica, racking up significant costs in the process. Cicor Technologies experienced a dramatic drop after reducing its guidance amid weaker German demand and currency challenges. Meanwhile, shares of Berkeley Group jumped as they announced a strong profit for the first half, maintaining their full-year outlook positively despite market uncertainties. Join the conversation for insights into these big moves in the stock market!
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Aegon Shifts Headquarters To U.S.
- Aegon will relocate its headquarters to the U.S. and rebrand as Transamerica to align with where most profits come from.
- The move costs about €350 million and analysts say a name change alone won't fix underlying performance issues.
Cicor Cuts Guidance, Shares Collapse
- Cicor Technologies cut guidance, blaming weaker demand in Germany and currency headwinds which slashed its profit outlook.
- The shares plunged over 20% and trading was halted amid the steep sell-off.
Berkeley Beats Forecasts, Stays Positive
- Berkeley Group posted first-half profits that beat forecasts and maintained full-year guidance despite weaker sales before the budget.
- The developer cites London affordability improvements and chronic undersupply as favorable long-term drivers.