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Assured Guaranty Ltd (NYSE: AGO) affiliate buys 209K Sound Point Direct Lending BDC shares

An affiliate of Assured Guaranty Ltd (NYSE: AGO), AG Asset Strategies LLC, purchased 209,387.822 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Sound Point Direct Lending BDC on July 22, 2026, for $24.8343 per share. This transaction increased AG Asset Strategies LLC's indirect holdings to 1,212,106.269 …

4 Accident & Health Insurers to Watch Amid Elevated Healthcare Costs

The Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry is expected to benefit from an increase in underwriting exposure. Aflac Incorporated AFL, Globe Life GL, Trupanion TRUP and Employers Holdings, Inc. EIG are expected to benefit from increasing demand for group insurance and prudent underwriting standards. …

James River’s net income rises 59% to $4.4m in Q2’26

James River Group Holdings, Inc. reported a 59% increase in net income to $4.4 million for Q2'26, despite a 29% decline in gross written premiums. The company achieved a combined ratio of 100.2%, with its Excess and Surplus Lines segment showing a stronger combined …

James River Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in James River Group Holdings, Ltd.? Here are five stocks we like better. Second-quarter net income rose to $4.4 million from $2.8 million year over year, but operating earnings fell to $10 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. The consolidated combined …

Radian Group (RDN) Could Be 68% Undervalued Following Strong Q2 Results

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Radian Group (RDN) has drawn fresh attention after a busy stretch of news, including …

ESNT Q2 Deep Dive: Persistency, Investment Income, and Strategic Diversification Drive Results

ESNT Q2 Deep Dive: Persistency, Investment Income, and Strategic Diversification Drive Results Mortgage insurance provider Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 13.6% year on year to $362.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.08 per share was …

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.01 (NASDAQ:JRVR)

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:JRVR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on September 30th to shareholders of record as of September 15th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $0.04 and a yield of 0.9%. The company also reported quarterly …

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) Given New $44.00 Price Target at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has lowered its price target for Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) from $46.00 to $44.00, while reiterating an "outperform" rating, suggesting a potential 20.55% upside. This adjustment follows Radian's recent earnings report where it missed EPS estimates but saw a significant 92.3% …

Essent Group (ESNT) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

Is Essent Group (ESNT) Cheap As Buybacks And EPS Growth Support Its Latest Results?

Essent Group (ESNT) recently announced its Q2 2026 results, showing increased revenue but a slight dip in net income, while diluted EPS rose to US$2.08. The company affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.35 and completed a significant share buyback program totaling US$348 million, …

MBIA, Inc. $MBI Holdings Boosted by Renaissance Technologies LLC

Renaissance Technologies LLC significantly increased its stake in MBIA, Inc. by 189.1% in the first quarter, now holding 409,892 shares valued at approximately $2.42 million. Despite this institutional interest, MBIA shares opened near their 52-week low and below key moving averages, and the company …

Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC Lowers Holdings in Fidelity National Financial, Inc. $FNF

Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC significantly reduced its stake in Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) by 84.3% in the second quarter, selling over 50,000 shares. Despite this, FNF reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share and revenue of $4.05 billion, surpassing analyst expectations with …

AGO Q2 Deep Dive: New Business Growth and Investment Volatility Shape Results

AGO Q2 Deep Dive: New Business Growth and Investment Volatility Shape Results Financial guaranty insurer Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 30.6% year on year to $195 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per …

James River Gr Hldgs Q2 Results: EPS Misses, Sales Beat Estimates

James River Group Holdings reported a mixed Q2 2026, with GAAP net income surging 59% to $4.4 million, but adjusted EPS of $0.20 missed analyst estimates of $0.24. Revenue of $161.3 million slightly beat consensus but declined 7.7% year-over-year due to a strategic 29% …

James River Group earnings missed by $0.05, revenue topped estimates

James River Group (NASDAQ: JRVR) reported Q2 EPS of $0.20, missing the analyst estimate of $0.25 by $0.05. However, the company's revenue for the quarter came in at $161.34M, surpassing the consensus estimate of $148.4M. The stock price has seen fluctuations, being up 9.40% …

Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) Stock Down 4.4% -- Now Undervalued?

Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) shares dropped 4.4%, currently trading at $47.99, which is 10.2% below its GF Value™ estimate, suggesting it is "Modestly Undervalued." Despite this undervaluation and a GF Score™ of 66/100, concerns arise from its P/E ratio being above its historical …

First American Financial Corp (FAF) reports $390M in 13F equity holdings

First American Financial Corp (FAF) has filed a quarterly Form 13F holdings report, disclosing three reportable equity positions with an aggregate value of $390,465,037 as of the reporting period. The report was signed by Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Lisa W. Cornehl. …

James River Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

James River Group Holdings Ltd. (JRVR) announced a profit of $6.4 million in its second quarter, translating to net income of 10 cents per share. After adjustments for non-recurring costs and discontinued operations, earnings were 20 cents per share. The insurance holding company reported …

From Check Printing to Payments and Data: Deluxe CEO Joins Radian Board

Radian Group Inc. has appointed Barry C. McCarthy, CEO of Deluxe Corporation, to its Board of Directors. McCarthy is recognized for transforming Deluxe from a check-printing business into a leading payments and data company. His expertise in financial services, payments, data, and technology is …

James River Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 misses by $0.06, revenue of $161.34M beats by $1.91M

* James River press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20613588-james-river-announces-second-quarter-2026-results] (JRVR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/JRVR]): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 misses by $0.06. * Revenue of $161.34M (-7.7% Y/Y) beats by $1.91M. MORE ON JAMES RIVER * James River Group Holdings, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4905438-james-river-group-holdings-inc-2026-q1-results-earnings-call-presentation] …

Radian Appoints Barry C. McCarthy to Board of Directors

WAYNE, Pa., August 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that Barry C. McCarthy has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. McCarthy is President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation, …

MGIC Investment (MTG) EVP Paula Maggio sells 20,000 shares under 10b5-1 plan

MGIC Investment Corp's EVP and General Counsel, Paula C. Maggio, sold 20,000 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026, at $30.30 per share. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on February 27, 2026. Following the sale, Maggio directly …

Mgic investment EVP Paula Maggio disposes of $606,000 in stock By Investing.com

Paula C. Maggio, EVP and General Counsel at MGIC Investment Corp, sold 20,000 shares of common stock worth $606,000 on August 7, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This transaction leaves her with 149,619.68 direct shares and 110,422 indirect shares. The sale occurred …

ESNT Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates on Strong Reinsurance Growth

Essent Group (ESNT) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with operating net income per share and revenues surpassing Zacks Consensus Estimates. The positive performance was driven by higher total revenues, significant growth in net premiums earned from its reinsurance segment, and increased income from other …

Enact Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) Records 52-Week High Monday Morning

Enact Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) reached a new 52-week high, trading at $48.88 with approximately 70,182 shares exchanged. The company operates as a private mortgage insurance provider in the United States, offering residential mortgage guaranty insurance and related services. Its share prices have fluctuated …

Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Royal Bank Of Canada Analyst Says

Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target for Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) from $68 to $75, maintaining a "sector perform" rating and suggesting a nearly 10% upside. This comes despite Essent Group shares falling 0.8% recently, with the company reporting strong quarterly earnings and …

OSG Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat on Distribution Growth

Octave Specialty Group, Inc. OSG reported a second-quarter 2026 adjusted loss of 4 cents per share, narrower than the year-ago loss of 22 cents but wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a 1-cent loss by 300%. Revenues rose 51% year over year to …

Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) Price Target Cut to $61.00 by Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has lowered its price target for Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) to $61.00 from $64.00, while maintaining an "outperform" rating, indicating a potential 24.35% upside. This comes as FNF recently surpassed quarterly expectations with $1.39 EPS and $4.05 billion in revenue. …

Radian reports 93% revenue hike for Q2’26, Specialty premiums hit $504m

Radian Group Inc. announced a 93% increase in total revenue to $575 million for Q2 2026, driven by a significant rise in net premiums earned, particularly from its Specialty segment following the acquisition of Inigo. The company's focus has shifted to insurance as divestitures …

CORRECTION: CryptEscrow Available to Policy-Issuing Agents of First American Title as Optional Cryptocurrency-to-Cash Conversion Service for Real Estate Transactions

Miami, FL, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CORRECTION: This release supersedes the version distributed on Aug. 4, 2026. Certain statements regarding First American Title have been revised to accurately describe the relationship between First American Title and CryptEscrow and First American Title's role. …

Should Enact’s Strong Q2 Earnings and Buybacks Prompt a Fresh Look From Enact Holdings (ACT) Investors?

Enact Holdings (ACT) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with increased revenue and net income, along with a US$155.09 million share buyback and an affirmed US$0.24 per-share dividend. These results reinforce the company's commitment to capital returns, though its investment narrative remains tied to the …

Assured Guaranty (AGO) Stock Looks Below Fair Value With Strong Returns But Weak Near Term Price Action

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Assured Guaranty stock has pulled back in the short term, yet over five years …

Assured Guaranty (AGO) Could Be 18% Undervalued After Second Quarter Earnings

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Second quarter earnings set the tone for Assured Guaranty Assured Guaranty (AGO) drew fresh …

CORRECTION: CryptEscrow Available to Policy-Issuing Agents

CryptEscrow, an independent third-party provider, announced that its cryptocurrency-to-cash conversion service is available as an option for policy-issuing agents of First American Title Insurance Company. This service allows buyers to convert cryptocurrency to U.S. dollars before real estate settlement, enabling transactions to proceed through …

ENACT HOLDINGS INC : KBW RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $49 FROM $44

KBW has increased its target price for ENACT HOLDINGS INC to $49 from $44. This article, published by Reuters, provides a brief financial update on the company. It notes that the content reflects the author's opinion and is not investment advice.

What Essent Group (ESNT)'s Q2 2026 Results and Dividend Hike Mean For Shareholders

Essent Group Ltd. reported its Q2 2026 results, showing increased revenue and diluted EPS, despite a slight dip in net income. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.35 per share, signaling confidence in its cash generation and capital return strategy. While the dividend …