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Berkshire Hathaway: Finally Using Its Cash Pile (NYSE:BRK.B)

PowerCompute reports Q2 2026: revenue $2.1M, net loss $4.6M, Core EBITDA loss $2.8M

PowerCompute (PWCM) announced its second-quarter 2026 results, reporting $2.12 million in total revenue and a net loss of $4.57 million, with a Core EBITDA loss of $2.82 million. The company is strategically shifting its focus to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure, rebranding to …

AIG & Parametrix launch cyber parametric solution for cloud service outage losses

American International Group (AIG) and Parametrix have partnered to launch a new Parametric Cloud Outage Solution, offering cyber protection for businesses experiencing financial losses due to cloud service outages. This solution, currently available in the U.S. as an endorsement for AIG cyber clients, provides …

Arch Capital Group Ltd. $ACGL Stock Holdings Trimmed by Handelsbanken Fonder AB

Handelsbanken Fonder AB reduced its stake in Arch Capital Group Ltd. by 26.9% in the second quarter, selling 31,494 shares and retaining 85,444 shares valued at $8.3 million. Despite this trimming, Arch Capital exceeded quarterly expectations with strong EPS and revenue, and institutional investors …

NewEdge Advisors LLC Sells 21,042 Shares of American International Group, Inc. $AIG

NewEdge Advisors LLC significantly reduced its stake in American International Group (AIG) by selling 21,042 shares, now holding 37,342 shares valued at approximately $2.81 million. The article also highlights mixed analyst ratings for AIG, with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of …

PowerCompute Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

PowerCompute, Inc. (NASDAQ: PWCM) announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting total revenue of $2.1 million, a 9.8% year-over-year increase, driven by increased Bitcoin mining activity. The company also detailed its strategic expansion into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure, including an agreement with …

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) Stock Faces Margin Strain Despite Break Even Underwriting

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) saw its stock fall 6.5% despite achieving near break-even underwriting in Q2 2026, primarily due to significant margin pressure from catastrophe losses. While the company showed revenue and net income growth, investors are concerned about the volatility and compression of …

Arch Insurance Intl. appoints James Mecham as Deputy CUO for Long Tail Lines

Arch Insurance International has appointed James Mecham as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Long Tail Lines, effective immediately. Mecham will support the underwriting strategy for long tail portfolios across various business units and will also serve as Head of General Casualty. This appointment …

AIG executive chair Peter Zaffino sells over $18m in stock

Peter Zaffino, Executive Chair and a Director at American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG), recently sold AIG stock worth approximately $18.1 million in mid-August 2026. The sale involved 236,829 shares executed under a pre-established trading plan, leaving Zaffino with 556,004 shares. This news comes as …

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Stock Looks Like A Bargain Despite Earnings Caution

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) Insider Peter Zaffino Sells 36,829 Shares

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) insider Peter Zaffino sold 36,829 shares of the company's stock for approximately $2.8 million on August 13th, following an earlier sale of 200,000 shares on August 12th. This transaction was part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and reduced …

American Superconductor (AMSC) Lifted Guidance, Is The Stock Cheap?

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Sees Precision Castparts Value Reappraised On Aircraft Demand

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) is seeing substantial value appreciation in its subsidiary Precision Castparts as aircraft industry demand remains strong. Analysts and investors are highlighting the higher estimated …

Oxbridge Re (OXBR) posts H1 2026 profit as tokenized reinsurance expands

Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (OXBR) reported a return to profitability for the first half of 2026, with a net income of $198,000, a significant improvement from a $2.0 million loss in the prior-year period. This turnaround was largely driven by management fees from its …

Berkshire Bought Alphabet Stock in Q2—and Maybe Microsoft Too

A Berkshire filing reveals a very active quarter for buying stocks, including Alphabet. Microsoft might have been another big purchase. Continue Reading

AIG Expands Cyber Insurance Offering to Help Businesses Manage Cloud Outage Risks

New Parametric Cloud Outage Solution Helps Businesses Protect Against Cloud Disruptions and Receive Faster Claims Payments NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced a new Parametric Cloud Outage Solution, providing clients an additional layer of cyber insurance protection …

FlightSafety: How To Find & Own America's Greatest Opportunities

FlightSafety was founded in 1951 and didn't go public until 1968. In the late 1970s, the company made a significant move on the stock market. Continue Reading

Accelerant Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Premium Growth

Accelerant Holdings ARX reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of 32 cents per share, which more than doubled from 13 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents. Operating revenues increased 62.9% year over year …

Chubb Limited Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on October 2, 2026

Chubb Limited's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share. This dividend is payable on October 2, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 11, 2026.

Berkshire's Insurance Business: The Horsepower of its Growth Story

Berkshire Hathaway's BRK.B insurance operations remain the foundation of its business model and a major growth driver. Although the conglomerate owns more than 90 subsidiaries across diverse industries, it is also one of the world's largest property and casualty insurers. Its insurance portfolio includes …

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, …

2 S&P 500 Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 We Ignore

2 S&P 500 Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 We Ignore The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal …

Accelerant Holdings (ARX) agrees to $20.25-per-share Thoma Bravo buyout after strong Q2

Accelerant Holdings (ARX) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash merger valued at over $4 billion. Shareholders will receive $20.25 per share, representing a 49% premium to the August 12, 2026 closing price. The deal, supported …

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Announces Strong Second Quarter Results

Brookfield Wealth Solutions BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, stated, "Our business delivered strong results during the second …

American International Group, Inc. $AIG Shares Sold by Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.

Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. significantly reduced its stake in American International Group (AIG) by 44.4% in the second quarter, selling 14,879 shares but still holding 18,597 shares valued at $1.386 million. Despite beating EPS estimates, AIG's revenue fell short of expectations, and …

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) Stock Forecasts

Argus has lowered its target price for Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) to $108.00. The company, a Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, operates across multiple regions including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK. The current stock price for ACGL is $97.45.

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Buys 37,416 Shares of Arch Capital Group Ltd. $ACGL

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in Arch Capital Group Ltd. by 295.6% in the second quarter, purchasing an additional 37,416 shares to bring its total holdings to 50,073 shares valued at $4.86 million. Despite mixed analyst ratings, Arch Capital has outperformed …

Archer-Daniels-Midland director Lei Z. Schlitz to step down at year-end

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. announced that director Lei Z. Schlitz will resign from its board, effective December 31, 2026, due to a change in her principal employment. Her departure is not due to disagreements with the company. The board has accepted her resignation and expressed gratitude …

Insurance moves: Arch Insurance, RiverStone and Sedgwick

This article details key appointments in the insurance sector, with James Mecham named deputy CUO for Long Tail Lines at Arch Insurance International, David Soutter promoted to group chief risk officer at RiverStone International, and Anders Grotte appointed chief commercial officer for Sedgwick's Swedish …

American Integrity Insurance Group (AII) Q2 2026: Earnings Are In

American Integrity Insurance Group (AII) reported strong Q2 2026 results, exceeding Wall Street expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.78 per share against an estimated $0.89, a 100.0% beat. Revenue climbed to $104.7M, surpassing forecasts by 12.2% and showing a significant 58.2% increase from Q2 …

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Stock Forecasts

Argus has issued a BUY rating for Ares Management Corp (ARES), setting a price target of $164.00. The report highlights high subratings across industry, management, safety, financial strength, growth, and value for the company.

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) reported Q2 earnings of $0.34 per share, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88, despite being higher than $0.12 per share a year ago. The company also missed revenue estimates, posting $625.1 million against a consensus of $646 million. …

Earnings Flash (PLGO) Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $0.34 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.88

Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited (PLGO) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.34 per share, significantly missing FactSet's estimate of $0.88. This announcement was made on August 12, 2026, and indicates a notable underperformance compared to analyst expectations for the quarter.