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American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

Analysts have given American International Group (NYSE:AIG) an average "Hold" rating, with 12 out of 19 analysts rating it a hold and seven a buy, and an average 12-month price target of $88.28. While AIG surpassed quarterly earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $2.00, …

Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street, while oil prices climb

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street, ending last week with gains. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed. In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2% …

Exzeo Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Exzeo Group reported Q2 2026 results that surpassed guidance, driven by increased managed premium, revenue, and pre-tax income, and also announced the launch of an internal AI initiative and the addition of GEICO to its insurance platform. The company highlighted strong recurring revenue, a …

Dow Jones Futures Fall After Market Ramps Up; Cisco, Lumentum Earnings Ahead

With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire beat views Saturday. Lumentum, Cisco. Applied Materials earnings are on tap.. Continue Reading

Why Is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Deploying Cash More Aggressively Under Greg Abel?

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) under new CEO Greg Abel carried out its largest quarterly share repurchase since 2021, alongside major new equity investments. The company used …

Berkshire Hathaway's $7.8 Billion Repurchase Strategy Puts Greg Abel to the Test on Monday

Berkshire Hathaway has significantly increased its share repurchases, buying back $7.8 billion between April and July, and became a net buyer of equities after 14 quarters as a seller. This aggressive capital deployment by Greg Abel, in consultation with Warren Buffett, signals a strong …

Dow Jones Futures Fall As Market Bulls Rule; Cisco, Lumentum Earnings Ahead

With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire beat views Saturday. Lumentum, Cisco. Applied Materials earnings are on tap.. Continue Reading

Berkshire Earnings Were Good—Not Great. A Real Bright Spot Was This.

A highlight was the repurchase of $4.5 billion of shares in the second quarter. The figure was just $235 million in the first quarter Continue Reading

3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Research Further

3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Research Further Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide. The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works against them. Sound complicated? With StockStory, it …

Berkshire's Operating Earnings Rose $1.8 Billion Last Quarter. A Currency Swing Was $1.2 Billion of It.

Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) second-quarter operating earnings, reported Saturday, rose 16% year over year -- to $12.98 billion from $11.16 billion, an increase of about $1.8 billion. And about $1.2 billion of that increase came from one unusual place: the changing dollar value …

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Signals Fresh Value Ideas In US Large Caps

Berkshire breaks 14-quarter selling streak with $23.5B of stock buys — $10B went to 1 company at a private price

On June 2, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) set the price on $18 billion of new stock it was selling to public investors, part of an $84.75 billion effort to raise money for its artificial intelligence buildout. Anyone who got shares in that sale paid $355.1982 apiece …

Berkshire breaks 14-quarter streak with $23.5B investment

Berkshire Hathaway ended a 14-quarter selling streak by purchasing $23.5 billion in stock during the second quarter of 2026, with $10 billion invested in Alphabet (Google) through a private placement. This private deal allowed Berkshire to acquire shares at a lower price than public …

American International Group Inc (AIG) Stock News Today

This article provides recent news and stock performance updates for American International Group Inc (AIG). It highlights AIG's stock movements, including drops on March 6 and March 3, and an opening increase on February 11, along with current stock data and key financial indicators.

Berkshire Hathaway accelerates buybacks, lowers cash stake as profit tops forecasts

Berkshire Hathaway announced increased stock buybacks and a reduction in its cash reserves, with second-quarter operating profit exceeding forecasts by 16% to $12.98 billion. The company invested billions in stocks like Alphabet and repurchased over $7.8 billion of its own shares. CEO Greg Abel's …

A $13.5 Billion Berkshire Hathaway Mystery: What Is Greg Abel Buying Beyond Alphabet?

Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter filings confirmed $23.5 billion in stock purchases, the conglomerate's first net buying in 14 quarters. Yet the documents name only one new position, a $10 billion stake in Alphabet (GOOGL). That leaves roughly $13.5 billion in fresh buying without a name. …

Berkshire Hathaway Owns More Than 20% of American Express. Here's What That Means for Individual Investors.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) owns a massive $354 billion portfolio with dozens of different positions. One of its top holdings, however, is American Express (NYSE: AXP), a business the Omaha-based conglomerate has held since the 1990s. As of March 31, Berkshire Hathaway …

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) Could Be 3% Undervalued Following Its Dividend Decision

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) recently announced a cash dividend of $0.15 per share, coinciding with a director's resignation from key committee roles. Despite a recent share price dip, the company has shown strong long-term momentum with a 98.89% three-year total shareholder return. Analysts suggest …

Warren Buffett Donated $6 Billion of Berkshire Stock to Family Foundations and Cut Off the Gates Foundation for the First Time in 20 Years. Does This Change the Investment Case for Berkshire?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) ended the first quarter of 2026 with a massive cash balance of nearly $400 billion. Investors have historically been OK with the giant conglomerate holding cash because longtime CEO Warren Buffett's investment success has been impressive. However, Buffett handed …

Dow Jones Futures Loom As Market Bulls Rule; Cisco, Lumentum Earnings Ahead

With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire beat views Saturday. Lumentum, Cisco. Applied Materials earnings are on tap.. Continue Reading

Abel puts a big chunk of Berkshire's cash to work

Empowered Funds LLC Purchases Shares of 21,397 Sun Life Financial Inc. $SLF

Empowered Funds LLC recently purchased 21,397 shares of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) for approximately $1.34 million in the first quarter. This comes as institutional investors now own 52.26% of the company's stock. Sun Life Financial reported strong quarterly earnings, beating consensus estimates, and …

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd (IGIC) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ord Shs (PLGO) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

Is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Still Undervalued At $521.80?

Press Release: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

This is a press release from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The full content of the release is not provided, but it signals an official communication from the company.

Berkshire accelerates buybacks, lowers cash stake as profit tops forecasts

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings: Cash Balances Retreat on Increased Investments and Share Buybacks in Q2

$Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ Solid earnings report. Ready to go back to ATH 🚀

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) has published a slide deck in conjunction with their Q2 2026 earnings call. The company reported EPS of $0.44, missing estimates by $0.15, while revenue was in line with expectations. This presentation provides detailed insights into their financial …

Exzeo Group (NYSE:XZO) Stock Slips Even As Margin Strength Holds Firm

Exzeo Group (NYSE:XZO) experienced a stock slip of nearly 5% despite strong Q2 2026 earnings, demonstrating high margins and solid profitability with adjusted EBITDA margins in the low 50s. The company reported basic earnings per share of US$0.26 on revenue of US$60.75m. While the …

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Beat As Abel Deploys Buffett’s Cash Hoard

Liquidity Mapping Around (ACGLO) Price Events

This article provides a liquidity mapping and analysis of Arch Capital Group Ltd. Depositary Shares (NASDAQ: ACGLO), highlighting a neutral sentiment across all time horizons. It details institutional trading strategies including position trading, momentum breakout, and risk hedging, along with specific entry zones, targets, …

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: Six Months After Warren Buffett Stepped Down, Will CEO Greg Abel Boost Buybacks?

This article previews Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter earnings report, focusing on CEO Greg Abel's capital allocation strategy six months after Warren Buffett stepped down. Investors are keenly watching for a potential increase in share buybacks, with estimates ranging from $5 billion to $11 billion, significantly …

Waterdrop Inc (WDH) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

Waterdrop Inc (WDH) currently holds an earnings forecast score of 9.33, ranking 2nd in the Insurance industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $2.20 for WDH, with a "STRONG BUY" rating based on the consensus of 3 analysts. This suggests a potential …

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Just Ended Berkshire Hathaway's 14-Quarter Selling Streak. Is This the Screaming Buy Signal Investors Have Been Waiting For?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA)(NYSE:BRKB) just reported strong second-quarter earnings, with operating income rising over 16% year-over-year. Notably, the company's massive cash hoard declined from over $397 billion in the first quarter to $365.5 billion by the end of the second quarter, as CEO Greg Abel …