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Derek Lewis

3 Stocks to Buy for Decreased Volatility

For those seeking a more conservative approach, low-beta stocks are common targets. Interestingly enough, analysts have recently become bullish on these three.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain CNA Financial (CNA) Stock Now

CNA Financial (CNA) remains poised to grow on the back of strong rate, higher income from limited partnership, improved net earned premium and sufficient liquidity.

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Zacks Equity Research

Compelling Reasons to Hold on to Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Stock

Marsh & McLennan (MMC) gains from strong segmental contribution, better rate hikes and solid growth in operating cash flows.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Hold EverQuote (EVER) Stock in Your Portfolio?

EverQuote (EVER) stands to gain from reduced operating expenses, revenue growth within the health direct-to-consumer agency and a robust capital position.

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Zacks Equity Research

Progressive (PGR) February Earnings and Revenues Rise Y/Y

Progressive's (PGR) February results reflect higher revenues, net realized gain on securities and investment income, partially offset by an increase in expenses.

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Zacks Equity Research

Primerica (PRI) Rallies 19% YTD: Will the Bull Run Continue?

A compelling portfolio, strong market presence and solid capital position continue to drive Primerica (PRI).

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Zacks Equity Research

RenaissanceRe (RNR) Rises 19.8% in 3 Months: More Growth Ahead?

RenaissanceRe's (RNR) rising premiums earned and investment income are major growth drivers.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks to Fetch Solid Portfolio 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 PAGS, AMG, CI, BBSI and FIHL hold promise.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Abercrombie & Fitch, Assured Guaranty, Toll Brothers and EMCOR

Abercrombie & Fitch, Assured Guaranty, Toll Brothers and EMCOR are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Lincoln Financial (LNC) Enhances Fixed-Indexed Annuities Suite

Lincoln Financial's (LNC) new crediting strategies in fixed-indexed annuities offer growth potential with downside protection, catering to investors' concerns about inflation and market volatility.

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Zacks Equity Research

WRB or CINF: Which P&C Insurer Should You Buy Now?

Let's see how W.R. Berkley (WRB) and Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) fare in terms of some of the key metrics.

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Zacks Equity Research

Unum (UNM) Enhances Employee Well-Being With Unum Care Hub

Unum (UNM) launches Unum Care Hub to aid employers to better understand and support their employees, and drive utilization rates.

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Zacks Equity Research

Brown & Brown (BRO) Strengthens Portfolio With DealerMax

Brown & Brown's (BRO) buyout of DealerMax is likely to strengthen the insurance broker's capabilities and expand its presence in Pennsylvania.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Hold Brighthouse Financial (BHF) in Your Portfolio?

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) is well-poised to gain from higher annuity and life insurance sales, a well-diversified portfolio and effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for March 14th

IMMR, NVR, SKWD, DVA and APAM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on March 14, 2024.

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Rimmi Singhi

4 High Earnings Yield Value Stocks to Buy as Inflation Rises

Unlock your portfolio value with high earnings yield stocks like PPC, CCS, XRX and HMN.

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Zacks Equity Research

Arch Capital (ACGL) Surges 23% YTD: More Room for Growth?

Arch Capital (ACGL) continues to gain from business opportunities, rate increases, growth in existing accounts and a solid capital position.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Axis Capital, Cincinnati Financial, CAN Financial and American Financial

Axis Capital, Cincinnati Financial, CAN Financial and American Financial are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Kinjel Shah

Buy These 5 Stocks With Low P/B Ratio in March

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. General Motors Company (GM), Unum Group (UNM), PVH Corp. (PVH), Ford Motor Company (F) and Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) are some such stocks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Hold Prudential Financial (PRU) in Your Portfolio Now

Prudential Financial (PRU) stands to gain from growing pension risk transfer market, higher emerging markets earnings, improved spread income, strategic acquisitions and effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kinsale (KNSL) Gains 51% YTD: Will the Bull Run Continue?

Focus on the excess and supply market, prudent underwriting, lower expense ratio, growth in the investment portfolio and effective capital deployment poise Kinsale (KNSL) for growth.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Dividend-Paying Stocks to Watch in the Insurance Space

Here we pick four insurance stocks, Axis Capital Holdings (AXS), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), CNA Financial (CNA) and American Financial (AFG), which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights American Express, The Travelers Companies, Parker- Hannifin, General Motors and Colgate-Palmolive

American Express, The Travelers Companies, Parker-Hannifin, General Motors and Colgate-Palmolive are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Berkshire Hathaway, The Progressive, Chubb, The Travelers Companies and AXIS Capital Holdings

Berkshire Hathaway, The Progressive, Chubb, The Travelers Companies and AXIS Capital Holdings are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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Nalak Das

Forget AI, Invest in 5 Surging Old Economy Stocks for Gains

We have narrowed our search to five old economy stocks that have provided double-digit returns year to date and have more upside left. These are: CL, GM, PH, TRV, AXP.

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