U.S. Insurance Stock News

Hotter inflation data, a firm US labor market and a US Iran ceasefire that has taken crude oil below US$80 per barrel are pulling key levers for big financial stocks. Higher rates for longer can influence loan margins, bond portfolios and insurance investment income, while cheaper energy can affect credit risk and consumer spending in different ways. This article looks at how that mix of forces relates to large US banks and insurance companies, and highlights 3 stocks from our US Financials...

Recent quarterly results at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) showed strong year over year gains in both revenue and net profit, drawing investor attention as the company’s market cap adjusted to the improved financial picture. See our latest analysis for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. The recent earnings update comes on top of meaningful share price strength for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, with a 30-day share price return of 7.79% and a 90-day gain of 14.14%, while the 1-year total shareholder...

Options activity in Hagerty (HGTY) has picked up, with high implied volatility on August 2026 calls coinciding with recent disclosures of lower quarterly revenue and a sharp drop in net profit. See our latest analysis for Hagerty. At a share price of $10.87, Hagerty has seen the 90 day share price return of 3.62% contrast with a weaker year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.53% points to steadier gains for longer term holders, even as recent quarterly...

In recent days, SkyWater Technology has drawn attention as investors look ahead to upcoming results that are expected to show strong year-over-year revenue and earnings growth, against a backdrop of mixed signals on valuation, insider activity, and financial health metrics. While analysts currently sit at a Hold stance and insiders have been net sellers, institutional ownership has increased and the market’s focus remains on the company’s anticipated operational momentum in secure U.S. chip...

With the Federal Reserve holding rates at 3.5% to 3.75% and signaling a tougher stance on inflation, banks and insurers sit at the center of the story. Higher market interest rates, stickier inflation projections for 2026 and 2027, and mortgage costs hovering around 6.5% all shape how financial stocks may respond to this backdrop. From a curated screener of large, well-rated institutions across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, this article walks through 3 stocks that appear positively...

Autodesk (NasdaqGS:ADSK) has expanded its board and appointed Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, as a Non-Executive Director following its recent annual meeting. Shareholders approved amendments to Autodesk's Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation under Delaware law. Proposals seeking changes to shareholder special meeting rights were put to a vote at the annual meeting and were rejected. Autodesk, best known for its design and engineering software used across...

Petrobras and Pemex have announced a new partnership aimed at coordinating oil, refining, and petrochemical supply across the Americas. This deal could alter fuel supply patterns in North America, affecting how Murphy USA sources product for its network. The announcement has coincided with a sell-off in NYSE:MUSA shares, as investors reassess potential supply risks and margin pressure. Murphy USA enters this news cycle with a share price of $551.26 and a long record of stock returns that...

Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) has secured a committed delayed draw term loan credit facility of up to US$1b. The facility is intended to refinance existing debt and adjust the company’s capital structure. The announcement highlights a new financing option that Mosaic can access as needed, subject to agreed terms. Mosaic is a major producer of phosphate and potash fertilizers, so its balance sheet decisions matter to investors watching the agricultural inputs sector. The new US$1b delayed draw...

Block (NYSE:XYZ) has launched Builderbot, an AI native development suite aimed at speeding up internal product development. The company has also signed Sofive Soccer Centers as a national, multi location Square client across its facilities. These updates add fresh detail to Block's platform story beyond what has appeared in recent coverage. Block enters this news cycle with its stock at $74.78 and a mixed long term return profile. The shares are up 8.2% over the past week, 8.1% over the...

NBT Bancorp (NBTB) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share move, with the stock closing at US$46.68. That price puts current returns and valuation metrics into sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for NBT Bancorp. Set against the recent close at US$46.68, NBT Bancorp’s 1 day share price return of 0.71% comes after a 7 day share price pullback of 2.08%. However, its 90 day share price return of 14.66% and 1 year total shareholder return of 20.83% point to momentum that...

If you are wondering whether Brixmor Property Group is attractively priced or starting to look stretched, the current share price puts valuation questions front and center. The stock recently closed at US$30.91, with returns of 19.1% year to date and 25.3% over the past year. It has slipped 3.9% in the last week and is up 3.5% over the last month. Recent news flow around Brixmor Property Group has focused on its role as a retail focused real estate investment trust. Investors are paying...

If you are wondering whether Lennox International at around US$532 per share offers good value or is priced for perfection, the current numbers give you a starting point but not the full story. The stock recently closed at US$532.43, with returns of 3.0% over the past week, 10.3% over the past month, 6.7% year to date, and a decline of 1.8% over the last year, compared with 75.2% and 71.0% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent news around Lennox International has focused on its...

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:ASB) held its fourth annual Day of Service, its largest volunteer event to date. This year’s event included employees in Iowa and Nebraska for the first time, following the merger with American National Corporation. Volunteers focused on community needs such as food security and youth services across the expanded footprint. For investors watching Associated Banc-Corp, the latest Day of Service adds a community dimension to a stock that recently closed at $29.2 and...

Gap (NYSE:GAP) joined Cascale's Manufacturer Climate Action Program to work on decarbonization with suppliers. The partnership focuses on science based climate targets and emissions reduction in the apparel supply chain. The initiative highlights Gap's current focus on environmental and sustainability topics that are relevant for ESG minded investors. Gap, the apparel retailer behind Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta, is increasing attention on how its products are made, not just...

CrowdStrike Holdings (NasdaqGS:CRWD) has expanded its alliance with Amazon Web Services to secure enterprise AI agents and their real time communications. The company is widening Project QuiltWorks to address frontier AI risk while adding Atos to focus on AI sovereignty and governance. These moves aim to coordinate customers, cloud providers and security firms around AI vulnerability discovery, remediation and oversight. CrowdStrike enters this AI security push with its stock at $684.86 and...

Sticky inflation readings, a live risk of further Fed rate hikes, and a less predictable policy playbook have pushed many investors to look harder at real assets that may partly keep up with rising prices. This Inflation-Resilient Real Asset Stocks screener focuses on larger, financially solid companies whose revenues may be linked to inflation or essential services, which can sometimes help them handle higher rates and stubborn inflation. In this article you will see 3 stocks from the...

Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (NYSE:KOF) has announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.9973 per share, payable on July 24, 2026, with both the ex dividend date and record date set for July 13, 2026. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de. At a share price of US$109.55, Coca-Cola FEMSA. de has seen firm momentum recently, with a 15.78% 90 day share price return and a 21.32% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting sentiment has strengthened around its earnings and dividend profile. If this...

Recent commentary on M/I Homes highlights a solid overall financial score, even as the company reported a year-over-year decline in quarterly revenue and net profit and only average operating efficiency within the homebuilding and construction supplies industry. At the same time, technical indicators are sending mixed signals while some models point to a favorable setup, underscoring a sharp disconnect with bearish analyst sentiment ahead of upcoming earnings. We'll now examine how this...

If you are trying to figure out whether Agnico Eagle Mines is attractively priced today, you will want to look past the headline share price and focus on what different valuation tools are really saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$166.66, with the stock up 5.6% over the past week, down 3.9% over the past month, down 2.2% year to date, and showing a 37.2% return over the last year and a very large gain over the past 3 and 5 years. Recent coverage around Agnico Eagle...

The recent slide of roughly 30% in Brent crude prices, coupled with slow moving supply restoration through the Strait of Hormuz and mixed demand signals from China, is reshaping how investors think about oil and gas producers. This article looks at how that news backdrop connects with a curated Energy Sector screener focused on listed oil and gas exploration and production companies that meet size, risk, and stability criteria. You will see 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to these...

Penumbra (PEN) is back in focus after recent trading left the stock around $317.20, prompting investors to reassess its performance over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Penumbra. Looking beyond the latest move, Penumbra’s 1 year total shareholder return of 23.42% contrasts with a year to date share price return of 2.51%, while the 3 year total shareholder return has declined 6.7%. This suggests that momentum has cooled after stronger recent gains. If you are...

New York Times (NYSE:NYT) has launched a major expansion of its digital subscription offerings, introducing new product verticals and updated bundles. The company is overhauling its digital pricing, with a focus on bundled and personalized access across its platforms. New York Times is committing further investment to sports media brand The Athletic as part of its broader digital strategy. For readers watching the evolution of digital media, New York Times sits at the center of a shift...

Tariff refunds tied to IEEPA litigation are turning into a real swing factor for US import dependent consumer and industrial companies. With billions already paid out and more still uncertain, some stocks in this screener could see balance sheets and cash flow profiles shaped by how refund rules are ultimately applied. For investors looking at tariff exposed US and Canadian businesses, this article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that appear positioned to be positively affected by...

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) has elected Jerry Jacobs Jr., CEO of Delaware North, to its Board of Directors. Jacobs brings experience in strategy and governance from a global hospitality and entertainment company. The appointment reflects a change in M&T Bank's board composition that may influence future decision making. M&T Bank enters this board change with its stock at $225.12 and a return of 27.6% over the past year. Over the past three years the stock has returned 110.9%, and 78.4%...