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ORI Stock Trading at Discount to Industry at 1.43X: Time to Hold?

Old Republic rides on high renewal retention ratios, well-performing Title business, financial flexibility, favorable growth estimates and higher return on capital.

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Brighthouse Financial Rises 21.7% in 3 Months: Will the Rally Last?

BHF rides on higher annuity and life insurance sales, high-quality portfolio, financial flexibility and effective capital deployment.

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EVER Rallies 51.2% YTD: Time to Add the Stock for Better Returns?

EverQuote stock gains from higher quote request volume, solid performance of automotive and other insurance marketplace verticals and favorable growth estimates.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Rising Costs, Denied Claims and a Tragedy: Health Insurers Stumble

Shares of UnitedHealth, Centene, Elevance Health and CVS Health have witnessed significant declines since last Wednesday.

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BRO Rallies 53.6% YTD: Time to Buy the Stock for Solid Returns?

Brown & Brown remains well-poised for growth on higher core commissions and fees, new business, solid retention, strategic acquisitions and effective capital deployment.

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Stock Market News for Dec 9, 2024

U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Friday following the release of ???not-so-cool and not-so-hot??? labor market data.

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Sheraz Mian

Top Research Reports for Berkshire Hathaway, Exxon Mobil & Novo Nordisk

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), as well as a micro-cap stock, Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT).

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AJG Rallies 35% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock

Arthur J. Gallagher gains on the back of solid performance of its Brokerage and Risk Management segments, strategic buyouts and effective capital deployment.

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Stock Market News for Dec 6, 2024

U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday as the record-breaking rally paused ahead of the release of Friday's jobs report.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Low Price-to-Sales Winners to Maximize Your Investment Gains

The price-to-sales ratio is a convenient tool to gauge the value of stocks incurring losses or in an early development cycle. Stocks like AGR, PCB, FIHL, GBX and PFE hold promise.

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AIG Stock Rises 12.1% YTD: Should Investors Hold or Fold?

AIG's improving business mix, growing returns on investments and ongoing expense discipline position it well for long-term growth.

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UnitedHealth 2025 Outlook Clouded by Heartbreaking Loss of Key Leader

UNH expects 2025 operating cash flows to be within $32-$33 billion.

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Tanuka De

Kingstone Companies Stock Skyrockets 679% YTD: Time to Buy?

Despite expensive valuation, given positive analyst view, growth prospects and VGM Score of A, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on KINS.

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Zacks.com featured highlights StoneX, Climb Global Solutions, Graham and Kingstone

StoneX, Climb Global Solutions, Graham and Kingstone have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Growth Stocks From P&C Insurance Space to Enhance Your Portfolio

Given the prospects of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, ALL, TRV, ROOT and MCY have the potential to generate better returns than other player.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Forget Profit, Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows

Cash is the most indispensable factor for any company and provides strength and vitality. SNEX, CLMB, GHM and KINS are worth buying, given their rising cash flows.

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Benjamin Rains

Finding the Best Value Stocks to Buy in December

Showing investors how to screen for stocks that offer the potentially winning combination of impressive value and improving earnings outlooks to buy in December and 2025.

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Aon's Renewal of Aon Client Treaty Expands Insurance Capacity

AON announces the renewal of its Client Treaty for 2025. Higher insurance capacity should help attract new clients.

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Aflac Approves a 16% Dividend Hike, Boosts Shareholder Value

AFL raises its quarterly dividend to 58 cents per share, indicating a strong financial position and prudent capital deployment initiatives.

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Hanover Insurance Rewards Shareholders With 5.9% Dividend Hike

THG's recent dividend hike reflects its intention to enhance shareholders' value, supported by a strong financial position.

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UNM Stock Gains 68.9% YTD: What Should Be Investors' Approach Now?

Unum Group stock rallies on favorable benefits experience, higher sales, strong persistency, improved premium income and prudent capital deployment.

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Assurant Stock Gains 34% YTD: What Should Be Investors' Approach Now?

AIZ stock gains on the back of a well-performing Global Lifestyle business, growth of fee-based capital-light businesses and effective capital deployment.

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Hartford Financial Shares Near 52-Week High: How to Play the Stock

HIG's balance sheet strength provides the financial flexibility to pursue growth initiatives and boost shareholder value.

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Here's Why Investors Should Hold Marsh & McLennan Stock for Now

MMC is currently aided by strong segmental contribution, solid retention rates and tactical deployment of capital.

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PRU Stock Near 52-Week High: Here's What Investors Should Know

Prudential Financial gains from higher emerging markets earnings, expanded distribution, compelling product offerings and strategic acquisitions.

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