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Sweta Killa

Wall Street Stories of 2023 That Will Stay Hot in 2024: 5 Picks

Some hot events of 2023 may influence markets in 2024 as well. Stocks like VeriSign (VRSN), Block (SQ), Royal Caribbean (RCL), W.R. Berkley (WRB) and Eldorado Gold (EGO) could be compelling picks.

RCLPositive Net Change VRSNPositive Net Change WRBPositive Net Change EGOPositive Net Change SQPositive Net Change

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Everest Group, Modine Manufacturing, Sterling Infrastructure and Atmos Energy

Everest Group, Modine Manufacturing, Sterling Infrastructure and Atmos Energy are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Beacon Roofing Supply, Deckers Outdoor, A. O. Smith Assurant and Tradeweb Markets

Beacon Roofing Supply, Deckers Outdoor, A. O. Smith, Assurant and Tradeweb Markets are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Manulife's (MFC) Stock Surges 22% YTD: More Upside Left?

Manulife (MFC) appears well poised for growth on its strengthening Asia business, expanding Wealth and Asset Management business, cost savings to improve profitability and solid capital position.

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Nalak Das

5 S&P 500 Winners of 2023 That Are Must Buys for 2024

We have narrowed our search to five S&P 500 stocks. These are: RCL, LYV, AIZ, DVA, AMZN.

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Here's Why You Should Add Aflac (AFL) to Your Portfolio

Higher net investment income, lower expenses and improved profit levels from the U.S. business aid Aflac (AFL) well for growth.

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Here's Why You Must Buy CNA Financial (CNA) Stock Right Now

CNA Financial (CNA) is poised to grow on the back of new businesses, favorable reinvestment yields, higher net earned premium and effective capital deployment.

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Here's Why EverQuote (EVER) Shares Are Attracting Investors Now

EverQuote (EVER) stands to gain from the solid performances of home and renters' insurance, and enhanced capital efficiencies.

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Why CNO Financial (CNO) Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

CNO Financial's (CNO) sustained growth in insurance policy income serves as a significant positive momentum for the company.

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Analyzing AON's $13.4B NFP Acquisition Deal, Stock Declines

AON expects more than $60 million in cost synergies from the NFP acquisition deal.

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Why You Should Stay Invested in Axis Capital (AXS) Stock

AXIS Capital (AXS) stands to gain from higher net investment income, strong market presence, better pricing, solid balance sheet and effective capital deployment.

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Here's Why You Must Buy NMI Holdings (NMIH) Stock Right Now

NMI Holdings (NMIH) is poised to grow on the back of increased policy pricing, higher single-premium policy cancellations, improved investment income and prudent capital deployment.

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HCI Group (HCI) Affiliate TypTap Surpasses $1B In-Force Premium

HCI Group's (HCI) TypTap assumes around 6,800 policies from the first transfer from Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

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Marsh & McLennan's (MMC) Unit Divests Atlas to Stoch Analytics

Marsh & McLennan's (MMC) Oliver Wyman sells its Atlas Software business to Stoch Analytics, aiming to serve its clients better with an independent software company.

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Sweta Killa

5 Secret Santa Stocks to Pop Surprise Returns

Enanta Pharmaceuticals (ENTA), OneConnect Financial. (OCFT), KNOT Offshore (KNOP), Hippo Holdings (HIPO) and H World Group (HTHT) could surprise investors with big returns this Christmas.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Insurers With 25% Gains in 2023 Still Have Room to Run

Banking on strong fundamentals and benefiting from a favorable macro backdrop, AIZ, MTG, NMIH and RDN have not only outperformed the industry but have also crushed the market and the Finance sector. These companies are well-poised to sustain the bull run next year.

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Chubb (CB) Stock Rises 14% in 6 Months: More Upside Left?

Chubb (CB) appears poised for growth on a compelling portfolio, strong renewal retention, positive rate increases, strategic initiatives to fuel profitability and a solid capital position.

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Allstate (ALL) Continues Auto Rate Hikes to Boost Profits

Allstate (ALL) implemented auto rate hikes in November to counter inflationary headwinds.

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Progressive (PGR) November Earnings Rise Y/Y on Higher Premiums

Progressive's (PGR) November results reflect higher revenues, partially offset by a rise in expenses.

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Here's Why You Must Buy W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Right Now

W.R. Berkley (WRB) is poised to gain from high retention, growth in exposure and effective capital deployment.

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Lincoln National (LNC) Inks Deal to Sell Wealth Management Unit

Lincoln National (LNC) inks a deal with Osaic to divest LFA and LFS and plans to increase its RBC ratio with the transaction proceeds. It also aims to focus more on growing its core businesses.

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Tanuka De

5 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering P&C Insurance Industry

Frequent catastrophes resulting in an accelerated policy renewal rate and upward pricing pressure are likely to boost the performance of Zacks Property and Casualty Insurance industry players like BRK.B, CB, ACGL, WRB and CINF.

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Sushmita Sarker

3 Value Stocks From the Undervalued P&C Insurance Space

Leveraging improved pricing, technology advancements, global expansion and impressive solvency levels, undervalued insurers like AXS, RNR and CNA are poised to fetch better returns.

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AIG's Corebridge Financial to Buy Back $150M of Common Stock

AIG is likely to have around $135 million worth of Corebridge common shares repurchased.

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Sweta Killa

5 Undervalued S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for 2024

Investors seeking to tap the bullish momentum in the S&P 500 should invest in undervalued stocks like Everest Group (EG), Comcast (CMCSA), 3M Company (MMM), Molson Coors (TAP) and DaVita (DVA).

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