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New Strong Buy Stocks for October 8th

CPRX, HCI, DXC, CRAI and CRUS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 8, 2024.

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Aflac Gains 48% in the Past Year: What Lies Ahead for Investors?

AFL remains well-poised for growth on productivity gains in its U.S. business, partnerships, technology investments and solid cash reserves.

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John Blank

Global Week Ahead: Q3 Earnings Season

This is a packed week for the global economy, especially the unofficial beginning of earnings season. Our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist John Blank goes over the biggest stories of the week and three stocks to watch.

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ProAssurance Jumps 33% in 3 Months: Is it Still a Good Bet for You?

Appealing valuation, upward trend in earnings estimates and rising investment income bode well for PRA.

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Brown & Brown Strengthens Personal Line With Canopy Buyout

BRO's buyout of Canopy not only expands the acquirer's personal line business but also expands its small business commercial offerings.

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Tanuka De

HMN Stock Trading at Discount to Industry at 1.21X: Should You Buy?

Strategic initiatives, niche market focus and a solid capital poise Horace Mann for growth. Given lowered guidance for 2024, we prefer to stay cautious.

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Santanu Roy

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Perimeter Solutions, Climb Global, McDonald's in Focus

Last week, our time-tested methodologies served investors well in navigating the market. Check out some of our achievements from the past three months.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Insurance Brokerage Stocks to Benefit From Higher Demand

Increased demand for insurance products, given the rising population of baby boomers and millennials, and the adoption of technology should drive insurance brokers like MMC, AJG, BRO and WTW.

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Supriyo Bose

Buy 5 High ROE Stocks as Middle East Tensions Spark Oil Crisis

LMT, CF, ACGL, PHM and BCH are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as traders brace for more crude oil volatility slugfest.

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Tanuka De

HRTG Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry at 1.42X: Time to Buy?

Its growing commercial residential business, expanding E&S business and improving pricing to deliver better margins and boost earnings make HRTG worth betting on.

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Old Republic Stock Near 52-Week High: What Investors Should Know

ORI gains from high renewal retention ratios, well-performing Title business, financial flexibility, favorable growth estimates and higher return on capital.

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Arthur J. Gallagher Boosts Portfolio With Risk International

AJG's buyout of Risk International is set to provide the acquirer with better growth opportunities and boost its portfolio.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Abacus Life (ABL) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Abacus Life (ABL) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Aflac, Unum and Trupanion

Aflac, Unum and Trupanion have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Tanuka De

3 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Accident & Health Insurance Industry

Lower claims frequency, moderate pricing and the adoption of technology are likely to boost the performance of Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry players like AFL, UNM and TRUP.

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Nalak Das

5 Momentum Stocks for October After a Surprisingly Strong September

Five momentum stocks for October are: FTNT, GOLD, OKTA, PGR, NCLH.

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Here's Why You Should Hold on to Marsh & McLennan Stock for Now

MMC is well-poised on sustained top-line growth, rate hikes and prudent deployment of capital.

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Tanuka De

Skyward Specialty Near 52-Week High: Should You Buy the Stock?

The positive analyst sentiment surrounding the stock, the company's growth prospects and its VGM Score of B make SKWD a solid investment bet.

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RenaissanceRe Adds Nearly $4B in Market Cap in 2024: Still a Buy?

Despite being at its peak, RNR remains a compelling buy due to its solid cash position, favorable valuation and upward trend in earnings estimates.

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EverQuote Stock Rallies 72.3% Year to Date: More Room for Upside?

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

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PRU Stock Near 52-Week High: What Investors Should Know?

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

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Zacks.com featured highlights include GIII Apparel Group, Sonoco Products, Hamilton Insurance Group, Pampa Energia S.A. and Pfizer

GIII Apparel Group, Sonoco Products, Hamilton Insurance Group, Pampa Energia S.A. and Pfizer are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Highly Ranked Insurance Stocks That May Keep Soaring

Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) and Mercury General (MCY) are two highly-ranked insurance stocks that investors shouldn't overlook.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Low-Beta P&C Insurance Stocks to Hedge Against Market Uncertainty

Here, we discuss four low-beta stocks, ALL, AXS, PGR and WRB, which boast strong growth potential and are poised to deliver steady performance.

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Rajani Lohia

Buy These Top 5 Price-to-Sales Stocks for Better Investment Returns

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 GIII, SON, HG, PAM and PFE hold promise.

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