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MGIC Investment (MTG) insider plans $606,000 Rule 144 stock sale

Paula C. Maggio, an insider at MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG), has instructed Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC to sell 20,000 shares of common stock valued at approximately $606,000 on or after August 7, 2026, under Rule 144. These shares were acquired as compensation on February …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +12.7% · Next-week setup positive 60.7% MTG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Press Release: MBIA Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MBIA Inc. has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company's press release provides detailed information regarding its financial performance during this period. Further specifics would be available within the complete document.

MBI main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -18.6% MBI stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Earnings call transcript: MBIA Q2 2026 loss narrows as revenue tops estimates

MBIA Inc. reported a narrower adjusted net loss and higher-than-expected revenue in Q2 2026, though it still posted a net loss. The company's performance was largely driven by lower loss and loss adjustment expenses related to its PREPA exposure, which remains the central issue …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -18.6% MBI stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty's three per-share metrics hit record highs in Q2

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) announced record-high per-share valuation metrics for Q2 2026, with shareholders’ equity at $126.18, adjusted operating shareholders’ equity at $129.94, and adjusted book value at $189.72. The company reported solid new business production in the first half of 2026, with …

AGO main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Earnings call transcript: Essent Group beats Q2 2026 EPS forecast as shares rise

Essent Group Ltd. reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst EPS expectations with $2.08 per share against a forecast of $1.77. While revenue of $307.28 million fell short of predictions, the mortgage insurer's shares rose significantly in premarket trading. The company highlighted steady underwriting, …

ESNT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +13.6% · Next-week setup positive 55.8% ESNT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, and Buybacks Could Be a Game Changer For Fidelity National Financial (FNF)

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased revenue and net income, along with a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.52 per share and significant share repurchases. These positive developments, coupled with year-over-year gains in adjusted pretax title earnings and record assets …

FNF main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -9.2% FNF stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Earnings call transcript: Assured Guaranty Q2 2026 profit misses estimates

Assured Guaranty reported Q2 2026 adjusted operating income of $1.23 per share on $195 million revenue, missing analyst estimates. Despite the miss, the company highlighted record book value metrics, significantly lower loss expenses, and a strong pipeline for the second half of the year, …

AGO main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty Ltd Q2 2026: Revenue $195M, EPS $0.88— 10-Q Summary

Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) reported its Q2 2026 financial results, showing total revenues of $195 million and diluted EPS of $0.88, which is a decrease from the prior year. Net income attributable to the company was $39 million. Business highlights included growth in the …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Sei Investments Co. Increases Holdings in AMERISAFE, Inc. $AMSF

Sei Investments Co. significantly increased its stake in AMERISAFE, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) by 125% in the first quarter, now owning 138,584 shares valued at $4.6 million. This comes as institutional investors hold a substantial 97.41% of the company. Despite the increased institutional interest, analyst sentiment …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -30.8% AMSF stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Enact Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $48.2, Implies 1% Upside

Analyst estimates for Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) show a raised average 12-month price target from $46 to $48.2, with individual forecasts ranging from $44 to $53 per share. This updated target suggests a modest 1% potential upside based on the Aug. 5 closing price. …

ACT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +33.6% ACT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Enact Holdings, Inc. 2Q 2026: Revenue $244.7M, EPS $1.25— 10-Q Summary

Enact Holdings, Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing flat revenue year-over-year at $244.7M, while net income rose 4% to $174.8M and diluted EPS increased 12.6% to $1.25. The company saw growth in new insurance written, improved investment income, and maintained strong capital positions, …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +33.6% ACT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Essent Group Ltd. Q2 Sales Increase

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) reported a second-quarter profit of $189.71 million, or $2.08 per share, a decrease from $195.34 million, or $1.93 per share, in the prior year. Despite the dip in profit, the company's revenue for the period increased by 13.6% to $362.69 …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +13.6% · Next-week setup positive 55.8% ESNT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty Ltd. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 per Common Share

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2026. Assured Guaranty specializes in credit enhancement products and also operates in asset management …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

ESSENT GROUP ($ESNT) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Income: $190 million, or $2.08 per diluted share, for Q2 2026. Return on Average Equity: 13.4% annualized for Q2 2026. Book Value Per Share: $63.10 as of June 30, 2026, growing nearly 13% year-over-year including dividends. Insurance …

ESNT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +13.6% · Next-week setup positive 55.8% ESNT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.38

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on September 3rd to shareholders of record on August 20th. This dividend represents a 1.8% annualized yield, and the company has consistently increased its dividend for the past seven years. Despite …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS) has an earnings forecast score of 7.38, ranking 39th in the Insurance industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $115.50 for AXS, with most recommending a "Buy" trend. The company's expected revenue for the next quarter is …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.1% · Next-week setup positive 58.0% AXS stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Investors Title: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Investors Title Co. (ITIC) reported a profit of $14.6 million in its second quarter, with net income reaching $7.73 per share. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based insurance company announced revenue of $86.5 million for the period. This financial snapshot was generated using data from …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.9% ITIC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

MGIC Investment Corp (MTG) CEO Timothy Mattke Sells 137,113 Shar

MGIC Investment Corp (MTG) CEO Timothy Mattke sold 137,113 shares of the company on August 5, 2026, for approximately $4.18 million. This sale continues a trend of insider selling over the past year, with 20 insider sells and zero buys, signaling a potentially bearish …

MTG main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +12.7% · Next-week setup positive 60.7% MTG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.28 EPS

Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) reported its quarterly earnings, posting an EPS of $1.23, which missed analyst consensus estimates of $1.51 by $0.28. The company's revenue saw a 30.6% year-over-year decline, though it maintained a net margin of 40.45%. Despite the earnings miss, the company declared …

AGO main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Investors Title posts Q2 net income $14.6M; revenues up 17.5% to $86.5M

Investors Title (ITIC) reported a strong second quarter in 2026, with net income reaching $14.6 million, or $7.73 per diluted share, on revenues of $86.5 million, marking a 17.5% increase year-over-year. This growth was fueled by higher net premiums, increased escrow and title-related fees, …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.9% ITIC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.52 (NYSE:FNF)

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, which will be paid on September 30th to shareholders of record on September 16th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.08 per share, offering a 4.0% yield. The dividend …

FNF main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -9.2% FNF stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Enact Holdings Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results

Enact Holdings (NASDAQ:ACT) reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 financial results, with adjusted operating income per share of $1.26, surpassing Wall Street estimates. Despite revenue remaining flat at $244.7M, the company achieved a net income of $177.4M, indicating strong profitability amidst a challenging housing finance environment. …

ACT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +33.6% ACT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Assured Guaranty posts $39M Q2 net income, adjusted operating EPS $1.23; ABV $189.72

Assured Guaranty reported a net income of $39 million for Q2 2026, with an adjusted operating income of $55 million, or $1.23 per diluted share. The company's adjusted book value per share stood at $189.72 as of June 30, 2026. Assured Guaranty returned $62 …

AGO main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -4.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% AGO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Ryan Specialty Holdings (NYSE: RYAN) trust enters 287,646-share option pact

Patrick G. Ryan, as trustee of the Ryan Stock Option Trust, has reported an obligation to sell up to 287,646 shares of Ryan Specialty Holdings Class A common stock to the company. This arrangement is tied to compensatory Executive Chairman stock options granted to …

RYAN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -26.8% · Next-week setup positive 56.4% RYAN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RYAN) awards 22,920 options to COO

Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RYAN) has granted Co-President and COO Stephen Patrick Keogh 22,920 Executive Chairman Stock Options. These options have an exercise price of $43.63 per share and will vest in three equal installments on October 1, 2029, 2030, and 2031, with …

RYAN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -26.8% · Next-week setup positive 56.4% RYAN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

MGIC Investment (NYSE: MTG) CEO sells 137,113 shares in 10b5-1 trade

MGIC Investment Corp CEO Timothy J. Mattke sold 137,113 shares of common stock on August 5, 2026, at a weighted average price of $30.517 per share, totaling approximately $4.18 million. This transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 4, …

MTG main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +12.7% · Next-week setup positive 60.7% MTG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) Misses Q2 CY2026 Sales Expectations

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) reported Q2 CY2026 sales that missed Wall Street expectations, despite revenue growing 93.8% year-on-year to $575 million. The company's non-GAAP profit of $1.14 per share also fell 15.7% below analyst consensus estimates. Following the report, the stock traded down 4.9% to …

RDN main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.1% RDN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Why Radian Group (RDN) Shares Are Falling Today

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) shares fell 8.3% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results, missing Wall Street's profit expectations despite a 93.8% year-over-year revenue increase. The adjusted profit of $1.14 per share was 15.7% below analysts' estimates, causing investor concern. This overshadowed the strong top-line …

RDN main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.1% RDN stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

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