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Market Chatter: Prudential Plc, HSBC, StanChart Shares Fall in London as China Reportedly Taxes Hong Kong Insurance Policies

Shares of Prudential Plc, HSBC, and Standard Chartered fell in London following reports that China is implementing a 20% capital gains tax on Hong Kong insurance policies. This move targets Mainland Chinese buyers and comes after Prudential's 2023 financial results showed strong sales in …

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Abacus Global Management (NYSE:ABX) Issues Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) lifts Q2 2026 profit and EPS

Citizens Inc (NYSE: CIA) posts small Q2 loss but YTD profit

F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:FG) 2026-08-06

F&G Annuities & Life reported Q2 adjusted net earnings of $85 million, or $0.65 per share, impacted by lower alternative-investment returns and a reinsurance transaction. The company highlighted 8% growth in assets under management, strong core retail sales, and a strategic shift towards fee-based …

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Abacus Global Raised $544M for Longevity Funds in First Half

Prudential cuts China risk but faces margin squeeze

Prudential Plc is strategically shifting away from interest-rate-sensitive savings products in China towards lower-risk participating products to boost its cost of equity and reduce capital injection needs. This pivot, while mitigating China risk, is expected to lead to a margin squeeze, with the group's …

Prudential shares plunge as China closes tax loophole

Prudential's London-listed shares experienced their steepest one-day fall in years after reports that mainland Chinese tax authorities are collecting personal income tax on payouts from offshore insurance policies. This move directly impacts the cross-border business model of the Asia-focused insurer, as Hong Kong is …

Prudential Financial (PRU) Stock Slides As Profit Strength Meets Japan Drag

Prudential Financial (PRU) stock experienced a 2.7% slide despite strong Q2 2026 earnings, which showed significant increases in net income and EPS. The company's profitability was highlighted by a 15.5% adjusted operating return on average equity, but revenue saw a slight decline year-over-year. The …

F&G Annuities & Life Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $81 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net earnings of $35 million in the same period of 2025. Despite the net loss, …

F&G Annuities & Life Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary

F&G Annuities & Life Inc has reported its financial results for the quarter that ended on June 30. This earnings summary is available through Refinitiv, and access to the full article requires a TradingView subscription.

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.38 EPS

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates by $0.38 with an EPS of $6.41. The company's revenue increased 9% year-over-year, and its shares rose 0.6% following the announcement. Despite mixed analyst sentiment, Primerica's stock is trading near its 52-week high, with a …

F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE:FG) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.13 EPS

F&G Annuities & Life Inc (NYSE:FG) is slated to release its Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026, with revenue estimates at $747 million and earnings at $1.1 per share. Despite beating analyst expectations in the previous quarter, revenue and earnings estimates for the …

MetLife, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary

MetLife, Inc. has released its earnings summary for the quarter that ended on June 30. The article, sourced from Reuters and published on TradingView, provides a brief overview of the financial results.

BMO Capital Maintains Unum Group(UNM.US) With Buy Rating, Raises Target Price to $99

BMO Capital has reiterated its Buy rating on Unum Group (UNM.US) and increased its price target to $99. This revised target suggests a positive outlook for the company's stock performance.

MetLife : 2Q26 - General Account Assets Under Management Fact Sheet

MetLife has released its Q2 2026 Fact Sheet for General Account Assets Under Management, highlighting its diversified global portfolio of $442.7 billion. The report details the company's investment strategy, emphasizing active management, risk control, and a strong focus on matching assets to liabilities. MetLife's …

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) Posts Q2 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) reported Q2 CY2026 results, with sales of $865.1 million, aligning with Wall Street estimates, and a non-GAAP profit of $6.41 per share, beating analyst consensus. Despite net premiums earned missing estimates and book value per share falling slightly short, the company demonstrated …

Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.41 EPS

Is Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHF) Undervalued After Q2 Earnings

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) reported its Q2 adjusted EPS at $4.45 per share, falling short of FactSet's estimate of $4.86. The company also reported Q2 revenue of $1.62 billion. Brighthouse Financial is a provider of annuities and life insurance in the United States.

Atlantic American Amends Revolving Credit Agreement With Truist, Extends Reporting Deadlines to Oct. 12, 2026

Atlantic American Corporation (AAME) has amended its Revolving Credit Agreement with Truist, extending several reporting deadlines to October 12, 2026. This amendment provides the company additional time to submit its audited 2025 financial statements, interim financials for Q1 and Q2 2026, and related compliance …

Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Group Insurance ...

Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with after-tax adjusted operating income up 14% year-over-year and record-breaking performance in Group Insurance. The company announced a refreshed strategy to exit emerging markets and focus on developed markets, aiming to free up over $3 …

Primerica Q2 FY26 EPS rises 19% to $6.45; revenue increases 9% to $865 million

Primerica reported strong second-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, with EPS increasing 19% to $6.45 and total revenue rising 9% to $865 million. This growth was driven by higher commissions and fees from improved investment results. The company also saw a significant increase in Investment …

MetLife (NYSE:MET) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

MetLife board approves $3 billion stock buyback program

MetLife Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new $3 billion share repurchase program for common stock. This new authorization is in addition to approximately $400 million remaining from a previous program. The company stated this reflects confidence in its long-term …

MetLife Returns More Than $1.1 Billion as Q2 Earnings Reach $1.6B

MetLife announced strong second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings increasing 15% to $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share rising 20% to $2.43. The company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and common stock dividends, demonstrating successful execution of its "New …

Royal Bank of Canada Has $25.86 Million Stock Holdings in Globe Life Inc. $GL

Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in Globe Life Inc. by 3.8% in the first quarter, now holding 185,786 shares valued at $25.86 million. Institutional investors own 81.61% of the company, which has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average …

Brighthouse Financial Q2 Earnings Analysis

Earnings Flash (GNW) Genworth Financial, Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $1.90B

Manulife Financial (NYSE: MFC) lifts Q2 profit and returns $2.6B

Manulife Financial reported a strong second quarter in 2026, with net income attributable to shareholders rising 17% to $2.1 billion and core earnings increasing 12% to $1.9 billion. The company achieved double-digit growth across all three insurance segments and returned $2.6 billion to shareholders …

Manulife declares preferred share dividend

Manulife's Board of Directors has declared quarterly dividends on several series of its non-cumulative preferred shares. These dividends are payable on or after September 19, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026. The financial services provider, operating as Manulife and John …

Manulife (NYSE: MFC) grows Q2 2026 earnings and declares dividend

Manulife Financial Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net income attributed to shareholders of $2.1 billion, an EPS of $1.20, and core earnings of $1.9 billion. The company saw broad-based insurance momentum, with APE sales up 21%, new business CSM up 16%, …

Prudential Financial posts strong Q2 2026 earnings results

Prudential Financial (PRU) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with net income rising to $985 million and adjusted operating income increasing to $1.438 billion. The company saw growth in assets under management, returned $743 million to shareholders, and received an Outperform rating from TipRanks' AI …

Globe Life 2Q 2026: Revenue $1.6B, EPS $3.65— 10-Q Summary

Globe Life (GL) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue reaching $1.6 billion and diluted EPS at $3.65, both showing significant increases year-over-year. This growth was driven by higher life and health premiums, improved investment yields, and increased net sales across various channels. The …

Earnings Flash (BHF) Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $4.45 per Share, Vs. FactSet Est of $4.86

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) announced its Q2 adjusted EPS of $4.45 per share, which fell short of the FactSet estimate of $4.86 per share. This financial update provides key earnings data for the company.