Australia's Suncorp slumps on denying takeover talks with Japan's Tokio Marine
** Shares of Suncorp SUN.AX fall as much as 6.7% to A$18.63, marking their weakest intraday session since February 17, 2025
** Stock gives up gains from previous session
** In a response to the exchange, the Australian insurer confirmed it is not in discussions regarding a takeover, nor has it received a takeover offer
** Media articles on Wednesday said Suncorp reportedly entered preliminary discussions with Japanese insurer Tokio Marine 8766.T, citing unnamed sources
** The Financial Times reported in August that Suncorp had emerged as the preferred takeover target for Tokio Marine, citing people familiar with the matter
** Day's losses cut YTD gains to 6.6% for stock