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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.

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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. …

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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.

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Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Why Is It Getting Fresh Attention Now?

Arch Capital Group (ACGL) shares are trading around $98.26, drawing attention to its valuation after reporting $19.2 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in net income. Despite a recent short-term pullback, the company shows long-term momentum with an 11.94% one-year total shareholder return. The …

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AXS Lags Industry, Trades at a Discount: Here's How to Play the Stock

Shares of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited AXS have declined 12.1% over the past month against the industry's 2.5% growth. The decline was mainly due to the earnings miss in the second quarter of 2026, as higher catastrophe losses and weather-related losses weakened underwriting profitability. …

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Berkshire Hathaway Stock Drops as Buyback Rally Loses Steam

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B), the giant built across insurance, railroads, energy and manufacturing, dropped approximately 1.4% Wednesday morning. But don't let the red screen tell the whole story. Berkshire had just raced to its highest level since Greg …

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American International Group Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

American International Group Inc. (AIG) shares fell 1.51% to $76.14 on Wednesday, marking its fifth consecutive day of losses. The stock underperformed despite a mixed trading session where the S&P 500 Index rose, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly declined.

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Warren Buffett and Greg Abel's Alphabet Stake Now Tops $24.2 Billion: 3 Reasons Berkshire Will Keep Buying

At the end of last year, Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) after leading the charge for 60 years. Current CEO Greg Abel had been at Berkshire for many years before taking over as CEO, but investors have …

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Could This Company Berkshire Owns a 37% Stake in Become the Google of Audio Advertising?

Sitting quietly in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio is SiriusXM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI), which only accounts for 1.1% of the conglomerate's total portfolio. Looking a little more closely, however, shows that while its stake is small as a percentage in the portfolio, Berkshire still owns a …

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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies’ Members

OLDWICK, N.J., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "aa-" (Superior) of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD …

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Could Trump’s Capital Gains Plan Hand Warren Buffett a $0 Tax Bill? No — But the Savings Would Be Massive

Quick Read Trump's inflation-indexing plan would raise Buffett's Coca-Cola cost basis from $3.25 to ~$9, barely denting a stock now trading at $86. Inflation indexing would cut Treasury revenue by $200 billion, and executive action could add up to $950 billion to national debt …

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Sun Life Financial Inc. Announces Executive Changes, Effective July 1, 2026

Sun Life Financial Inc. announced executive changes effective July 1, 2026. Christopher B. Wei will resign as an executive officer. Linda M. Dougherty will transition from Executive Vice-President, Chief Strategy and Enablement Officer to Executive Vice-President, Chief Client and Strategy Officer.

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) On Weaker Insurance Results And Why Value Still Looks In Focus

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is back in focus after its after tax insurance underwriting results fell 13% to US$1.7b in the second quarter, raising fresh questions …

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American Integrity posts record Q2 as litigation reforms pay off

American Integrity Insurance Group reported its best-ever quarterly underwriting result, achieving a 63.4% combined ratio and record pre-tax income of $46.4 million. This success is attributed to Florida's recent litigation reforms, which significantly reduced lawsuits, and reinsurance cost relief. The company also saw record …

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Why Michael Burry says Berkshire is no longer attractive under Abel

Investing.com -- Michael Burry declared Berkshire Hathaway an unattractive investment on Aug. 10, warning that new CEO Greg Abel lacks the patience that made Warren Buffett's capital discipline legendary. Berkshire (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) is directly at the center of Burry's critique, making it the …

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Sun Life Financial (SLF) files Form 13F, reporting $1,952,194 in equity holdings

Sun Life Financial Inc. has filed its quarterly Form 13F combination report, disclosing equity holdings totaling $1,952,194. The report lists 47 reportable positions and includes holdings managed directly by Sun Life as well as by three other managers: Sun Life Capital Management (U.S.) LLC, …

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Does the Big Short's Michael Burry Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? The Famed Investor No Longer Views Berkshire Hathaway as 'an Attractive Investment'

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) has generated market-crushing returns for roughly six decades. Investors attribute the superior performance largely to its longtime former chief executive officer, Warren Buffett, who stepped down from the role at the end of last year. The loss of …

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Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL), highlighting its current earnings forecast score, average price target, and analyst ratings. Based on 22 analysts, ACGL holds a "Buy" rating with an average price target of $109.00. The company's expected revenue …

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Morgan Stanley Adjusts PT on American International to $81 From $82, Maintains Equalweight Rating

Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target for American International Group (AIG) to $81 from $82, while keeping an "Equalweight" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a minor change in the firm's outlook for the insurance giant. The article also lists recent analyst …

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AIG Q2 Deep Dive: Selective Growth and Strategic Discipline Define Outlook

AIG Q2 Deep Dive: Selective Growth and Strategic Discipline Define Outlook Global insurance giant AIG (NYSE:AIG) missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026 as sales rose 3.9% year on year to $7.11 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2 per share was 3.7% above …

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Cardinal Capital Management Inc. Sells 1,062,650 Shares of Sun Life Financial Inc. $SLF

Cardinal Capital Management Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) by selling 1,062,650 shares, cutting its position by 47.6% in the second quarter. Despite this, Sun Life Financial remains the 19th largest holding for Cardinal Capital, valued at approximately $91.6 …

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IGIC (IGIC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Executive Chairman - Wasef JabshehPresident and Chief Executive Officer - Walid JabshehChief Financial Officer - Pervez RizviHead of Corporate Relations - Robin Sidders TAKEAWAYS Gross Written Premiums -- …

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American Express (AXP) Stock Still Looks Cheap After A 120% Five Year Run

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. American Express has delivered a 120.0% share price return over the past five years, while the latest intrinsic value estimate using the Excess Returns model still points …

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Berkshire Hathaway Could Have an Insurance Problem as Underwriting Results Weaken

Berkshire Hathaway’s after-tax insurance underwriting results fell 13% to $1.7 billion in the second quarter. Continue Reading

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Aegon Industrial Fund Management Co., Ltd - Herun Mixed ETF (163406.SZ) stock price, news, quote and history

This article provides stock information for Aegon Industrial Fund Management Co., Ltd - Herun Mixed ETF (163406.SZ), including its current price, news, and historical data. As of the closing bell, the stock was trading at 2.4620 CNY, up 0.98%. The article also presents a …

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Hartford adds former Fannie Mae CEO to board of directors By Investing.com

The Hartford announced that Priscilla Almodovar, former president and CEO of Fannie Mae, has been elected to its board of directors, effective September 1. Almodovar will serve on the board’s Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee and the Audit Committee. Her extensive background includes …

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Michael Burry Warns Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Lacks Warren Buffett’s ‘Patience for the Fat Pitch:' ‘My Biggest Fear…Has Come True’

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Famed investor Michael Burry has sharply criticized Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s new CEO, Greg Abel, claiming he lacks predecessor Warren Buffett's renowned discipline and "patience for the fat …

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Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) CEO Swift gifts 35,088 shares, details option holdings

Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) CEO Christopher Swift gifted 35,088 shares of common stock to a charitable donor-advised fund on August 7, 2026. Following this transaction, Swift directly holds 41,569.485 common shares and indirectly holds additional shares through his spouse and various family trusts. The …

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) net earnings surge in Q2 2026 on investment gains and buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant increase in net earnings for Q2 2026, reaching $25,667 million, more than double the $12,370 million from the previous year, largely due to substantial investment gains. Operating earnings also saw an increase, climbing to $12,983 million in Q2 2026 …

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The Hartford Appoints Priscilla Almodovar To Its Board of Directors

The Hartford has appointed Priscilla Almodovar, former president and CEO of Fannie Mae, to its Board of Directors, effective September 1. Almodovar brings extensive experience in financial services, capital management, and risk management from her leadership roles at Fannie Mae, Enterprise Community Partners, and …

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Berkshire Stock Jumps 3.1% as $4.5 Billion Buyback Returns

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B), the giant built across insurance, railroads, energy, manufacturing and retail, reported a 16% jump in second-quarter operating earnings, and the market liked what it saw. Class B shares surged as much as 3.1% Monday, …

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AIG CEO on Earnings, Shipping in Hormuz, AI Buildout

American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Anderson talks about how geopolitical risk is providing great opportunities to the insurer. He also speaks about clients that need to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, earnings, the ai buildout and how they use artificial …

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Warren Buffett Passed on This Stock. Greg Abel May Not Wait Any Longer.

If I had to pick one stock worthy of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) that former CEO Warren Buffett walked away from but current leader Greg Abel might eventually revisit, it would be Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). It checks almost every box in …

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Berkshire's $360 Billion Cash Pile Fell $9 Billion Under CEO Greg Abel, Who Net-Purchased $12 Billion in Stock This Year.

When Warren Buffett retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) at the end of 2025, he handed incoming CEO Greg Abel a massive war chest of about $369 billion. That cash hoard has come down, but not much, still sitting at …

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FY2027 Earnings Estimate for ACGL Issued By DOWLING & PARTN

DOWLING & PARTN has reduced its FY2027 EPS estimate for Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:ACGL) to $10.00 from $10.50, though this is still above the current consensus of $9.40. The company's stock currently holds a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts, with a target price of …

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People Moves: O'Connor Promoted to NA Head of Pro Liability, Cyber at AIG; Canopius Appoints Kuchinski US CUO

American International Group (AIG) has promoted Christopher O’Connor to head of professional liability and cyber for North America. Separately, Canopius Group has appointed Greg Kuchinski as U.S. chief underwriting officer, where he will report to the group CUO and the incoming U.S. CEO. Kuchinski …

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