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Analysts Are Undervaluing Berkshire Hathaway Now That Greg Abel Is Putting the Company's Cash to Work. But That's Not the Reason.

Given that the stock's only a tad below analysts' consensus price target of $525.08 following the recent release of its second-quarter results, Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) Class B shares appear to be fully and fairly valued. And maybe they are. Dig deeper, …

Balanço de Banco do Brasil (BBAS3) é preocupante e revisão das projeções é só questão de tempo, avalia BTG Pactual

Why Is Wells Fargo (WFC) Up 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Wells Fargo (WFC). Shares have added about 1.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Wells …

Morgan Stanley doubles down on SpaceX stock for investors

There is a number making the rounds on Wall Street right now that would have seemed disconnected from reality 12 months ago: a $600 price target for a company that went public at $135 in June and briefly fell below that listing price within …

MCY Outperforms Industry in a Year: Time to Add it for Better Returns?

Mercury General Corporation MCY shares have risen 40.5% in the past year, outperforming the industry, the Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's growth of 7.8%, 13.3% and 21.7%, respectively. Mercury General has outperformed its peers, including Axis Capital Holdings Limited AXS, The …

4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Insurance Brokerage Industry

The Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry is expected to benefit from better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products, and global expansion, which, in turn, have been driving revenues. The fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Willis Towers Watson …

Lazard's AUM Rises in July: Will the Growth Momentum Continue?

Lazard, Inc. LAZ reported a preliminary asset under management (AUM) balance of $286.9 billion as of July 31, 2026, reflecting a marginal increase from the prior month. The monthly increase was driven by $1.5 billion in market appreciation, $0.4 billion in net inflows, and …

From Campus to Career: Schwab Advisor Services™ Names 2026 RIATA Student Scholarship® Recipients

WESTLAKE, Texas, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its sixth year, the program continues its commitment to expanding access to the advisory …

Chubb Limited Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $1.02 per share, payable on October 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2026. The …

Robinhood's second venture fund debuts, drawing retail money into private markets

By Manya Saini Aug 13 (Reuters) - Robinhood's second venture fund debuted on Thursday, giving retail investors access to early-stage startups that have traditionally been ‌out of reach for all but venture capital firms and wealthy ‌investors. The fintech company raised $225.5 million in …

Is Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in …

Should You Stay Invested in Block Stock After Its Q2 Earnings Beat?

Block, Inc. XYZ has entered the second half of 2026 with stronger operating momentum, improving profitability and several growth initiatives across Cash App and Square. The fintech company is also putting more focus on connecting its consumer and merchant ecosystems, while investments in artificial …

Allstate invests in the people behind every claim with new industry-leading training campus

New Allstate Claims University strengthens the expertise of 23,000 claims professionals, helping customers navigate recovery with confidence after unexpected events Key takeaways Allstate opens a state-of-the-art 33,000-square-foot Allstate Claims University campus in Dallas, investing in the expertise of the 23,000 claims professionals who support …

T. ROWE PRICE ADVANCES AI STRATEGY WITH LEADERSHIP MODEL BUILT TO ACCELERATE AND SCALE EXECUTION

BALTIMORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TROW) today announced leadership enhancements that support its firmwide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and are designed to accelerate responsible adoption, scale practical AI capabilities, and translate AI innovation into value for clients, associates, and …

Morgan Stanley Sees Sea's Spending Building Earnings Power

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sea (NYSE:SE), the Singapore-based operator of the Shopee e-commerce platform, Garena gaming business, and Monee digital finance arm, had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley to $153 from $130, with the firm maintaining an Overweight rating. Morgan …

Ackman adds Netflix, Visa and Mastercard in portfolio revamp

Investing.com -- Bill Ackman disclosed six new portfolio holdings on Thursday, including Netflix, Visa, and Mastercard, representing his largest portfolio restructuring in several years. The billionaire investor said he began purchasing the shares during the second quarter for his investment funds, including Pershing Square …

Crypto’s Wall Street Era Arrives as Retail Buzz, Liquidity Fade

(Bloomberg) -- Gracy Chen doesn't want to run just a crypto exchange anymore. Most Read from Bloomberg Walter Sells Lakers, Seeks More Cash to Pay Loans Amid DOJ Probe Anthropic Said in Talks to Buy Startup Decart for $6 Billion Phoebe Gates Knew Phia …

Prudential Financial, Inc. to Participate in 2026 KBW Insurance Conference; Live Webcast Available

NEWARK, N.J., August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) will participate in the 2026 KBW Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. On that day at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET, Andy Sullivan, Chairman and CEO, will participate in an analyst-led fireside chat. Interested …

Only 12% of family businesses stay in the family by the third generation. A Goldman Sachs chairman says optimism is the reason

Only about 12% of family-owned businesses make it to a third generation still under family control, according to a new Goldman Sachs playbook aimed at the founders and dynasties the bank counts among its most prized clients. It's a statistic Goldman itself put in …

American Express Expands Virtual Card Capabilities to Help Businesses Utilize Fast-Growing Commercial Payment Method

NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express today announced new capabilities to help U.S. commercial customers simplify payments and give them more options to efficiently manage spending in their financial software of choice with American Express® Virtual Cards. Virtual cards are a fast-growing commercial …

Bank of America to acquire 49.9% of India’s Jio Credit

Bank of America is set to take as much as a 49.9% holding in Jio Credit, the lending arm of Jio Financial Services, through a preferential issue of equity shares and warrants. The deal will bring together Jio Financial Services' digital distribution and its …

HSBC backs AI financial services software firm Model ML

Model ML has secured funding from HSBC Asset Management through its venture capital vehicle. The new capital is intended to aid the company's growth at a time when enterprise use of AI is moving beyond standalone models towards the broader infrastructure needed to deploy …

You’ve retired — so grow up already and stop buying these 5 things to save yourself thousands of dollars

Photo by YuriArcursPeopleimages / Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Retirement isn't just about changing how you spend your time. It's also about changing how you spend your money. Many purchases that made …

JPMorgan gets bullish on Salesforce, says concerns are "overblown"

Investing.com -- JPMorgan initiated Salesforce (CRM) at Overweight, saying concerns weighing on the stock are "overblown" and that the shares are pricing in further deceleration rather than progress toward the company's Rule of 50 target. Analyst Samik Chatterjee moved CRM to an Overweight rating …

Brookfield Corporation Reports 15% Increase in Earnings

Brookfield Corporation Record Fundraising Increases Deployable Capital to $210 Billion Completed Acquisitions of Oaktree and Just Group While Continuing Share Repurchases BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) announced strong financial results for the quarter ended June …

1 Mid-Cap Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We Ignore

1 Mid-Cap Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We Ignore Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, …

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 13th

Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 13: JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM: This bank and financial holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.7% the last …

Why Is Coinbase Global (COIN) Juggling New York Legal Risk And Abu Dhabi Growth?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS: COIN) faces heightened regulatory scrutiny as the New York City Council opens an investigation and the New York Attorney General pursues …

Cathie Wood Is Buying the Dip on Crypto. Here Are 2 Investments to Put on Your Crypto Shopping List.

Key Points With cryptocurrency prices in the dumps, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest has been looking for bargain-priced investments. Coinbase Global has been pivoting away from its reliance on traditional crypto trading. Circle Internet Group remains one of the best pure-play stablecoin investment opportunities.10 …

Bank of America (BAC) Stock Still Looks Like A Bargain Following Its 139% Run

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Bank of America stock has delivered a 138.5% return over the past three years, yet current valuation checks indicate the shares still sit below an intrinsic value …

Adyen lifts 2026 revenue outlook after strong first half

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Adyen, the Dutch ‌firm that ‌handles payments for ​Spotify and Microsoft, raised its annual revenue ‌growth ⁠forecast on Thursday as it ⁠continued to win ​more customers ​and ​invest in ‌its payments technology. Adyen now expects net revenue to grow between …

The Next Phase of Crypto Is Bigger Than You Think

Raoul welcomes Blue Macellari, head of digital assetts at T. Rowe Price, to explore why crypto has struggled despite improving fundamentals, and how AI, stablecoins, tokenization, and institutional adoption could reshape the financial system. They also discuss the risks around AI, crypto infrastructure, and …

Wealth managers cut fees to win AI’s paper millionaires

Wealth managers are cutting fees and hiring staff around Silicon Valley in a rush to win over workers at OpenAI and Anthropic before their initial public offerings mint a new class of millionaires. Morgan Stanley's wealth management division last quarter took in more than …

MSCI (MSCI) Could Be 35% Overvalued As Finance Leadership Changes Raise Fresh Questions

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. MSCI (MSCI) drew fresh attention after announcing interim changes in its finance leadership, with Chief Financial Officer Andrew C. Wiechmann assuming principal accounting …

Rand Paul Inspects Fort Knox Gold, Says Dollar’s 97% Collapse Since 1913 Is Behind America’s 'Affordability' Crisis: 'The Real Point Is...'

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) toured Fort Knox to inspect the gold reserves on Monday, voicing concerns over the diminishing purchasing power of the dollar. Paul, in a …

Northern Trust Expands Relationship with First Sentier Group to Support Singapore Unit Trust Offering

SINGAPORE, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced that it has expanded its relationship with First Sentier Group, being appointed fund administrator for First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds, a Singapore unit trust offering. Under the expanded mandate, Northern Trust will provide …