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Tower Group Revises Merger Terms with ACP Re - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 3:20PM CDT
Tower Group International, Inc. (TWGP) amends the terms of its alliance with ACP Re Ltd., a Bermuda-based reinsurance company.
Stocks Go From Red To Green; Akorn Up On Acquisition
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 09, 12:29PM CDT
Stocks fought back from modest losses and turned mildly positive just past the midway point of Friday's session. A 0.6% loss for the Nasdaq morphed into a 0.3% gain. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.2% and the S&P 500 gained 0.1%. Nasdaq...
EMC Insurance Misses on Earnings, Guides Lower - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 10:10AM CDT
EMC Insurance Group (EMCI) reported first-quarter 2014 operating net earnings of 73 cents a share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as year-ago earnings by about 25%.
Shares of AFSI Up 20.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 09, 9:45AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on February 24th, 2014 at $35.71. In approximately 2 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 20.67% as of today's recent price of $43.09.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Friday
AmTrust Financial Q1 Earnings Soar, Shares Surge - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 12:10PM CDT
AmTrust Financial (AFSI) kept its positive surprise streak alive with first quarter 2014 operating net earnings of $1.24.
Technical Briefing on Stocks Marking New Milestones -- Research on AmTrust Financial Services, LaSalle Hotel Properties, American Water Works, and Alliant Energy
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 9:50AM CDT
The U.S. markets on Friday, May 2, 2014 ended on a lower note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,512.89, down 0.28% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,123.90, down 0.09%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.13% lower at 1,881.14. During the trading session, six out of ten sectors finished on a lower note. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include AmTrust Financial Services Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI), LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE: AWK) and Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT). Free technical research on AFSI, LHO, AWK and LNT can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Handful Of IBD 50 Stocks Break Out In Heavy Volume
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 02, 5:44PM CDT
A handful of IBD 50 stocks broke out of bases in heavy volume last week following mostly positive earnings reports. For the week, the list of leading stocks rose 1.9%, better than the S&P 500's 1.1% gain. AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) showed the...
Amtrust Financial Services Has Returned 22.3% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 02, 9:19AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on February 24th, 2014 at $35.71. In approximately 2 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 22.29% as of today's recent price of $43.67.
Will This Analyst Upgrade Help Amtrust Financial (AFSI) Stock Today?
at The Street - Fri May 02, 8:34AM CDT
Compass Point upgraded Amtrust Financial (AFSI) to "buy" from "neutral" and set a $49 price target. The firm believes management can continue to deliver solid growth.
AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) Jumps: Stock Rises 8.4% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 02, 8:04AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 8% on the day.
Upgrade Alert for Amtrust Financial Services (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 02, 7:00AM CDT
Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at Compass Point today. The stock closed yesterday at $41.91 on volume of 1.8 million shares, above average daily volume of 399,000. Potential upside of 12.0% exists for Amtrust Financial Services, based on a current level of $41.91 and analysts' average consensus price target of $46.92. Amtrust Financial Services shares have support at the 50-day moving average (MA) of $37.35 and additional support at the 200-day MA of $36.85.
AmTrust Financial Announces Cash Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 1:36PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2014.
Upcoming Quarterly Results Schedules and Stock Price Movements of Financial Companies - Analyst Notes on Colony Financial, Nationstar, American Homes 4 Rent, AmTrust Financial and Chambers Street
PR Newswire - Thu May 01, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Colony Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY), Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM), American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH), AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI) and Chambers Street Properties (NYSE: CSG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1887-100free.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports Significant Business Momentum for First Quarter 2014 With Operating Earnings(1) Per Diluted Share Rising 67% to $1.24 and Net Income of $1.27 Per Diluted Share
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 6:02AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $19.48, Up 9.1% Since December 31, 2013
MetLife Ups Dividend by 27%, Shares Gain - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
Shares of MetLife Inc. rose 1.5% in the last trading session, following a 27% hike in its dividends.
Donegal Group Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 21, 2:20PM CDT
The board of directors of Donegal Group approved a dividend hike of 3.1% on Class A and 0.9% on Class B common shares.
Aspen Insurance Turns Down Buyout Offer - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 4:30PM CDT
Aspen Insurance turned down the offer to be acquired by Endurance Specialty for $3.2 billion, citing that it is not in favor of its shareholders.
Strength Seen in Aspen Insurance Holdings (AHL): Stock Up 11.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 8:04AM CDT
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 11% on the day.
Strategic Agreements, Client Support Website Launch, and Earnings Release Schedules - Analyst Notes on BofI Holding, AmTrust Financial Services, Xoom, SEI, and First Midwest
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 15, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding BofI Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: BOFI), AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI), Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), SEI Investments Co. (NASDAQ: SEIC), and First Midwest Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1151-100free http://www.analystsreview.com/register
Tower Group Revises Merger Terms with ACP Re - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 3:20PM CDT
Tower Group International, Inc. (TWGP) amends the terms of its alliance with ACP Re Ltd., a Bermuda-based reinsurance company.
Stocks Go From Red To Green; Akorn Up On Acquisition
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 09, 12:29PM CDT
Stocks fought back from modest losses and turned mildly positive just past the midway point of Friday's session. A 0.6% loss for the Nasdaq morphed into a 0.3% gain. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.2% and the S&P 500 gained 0.1%. Nasdaq...
EMC Insurance Misses on Earnings, Guides Lower - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 10:10AM CDT
EMC Insurance Group (EMCI) reported first-quarter 2014 operating net earnings of 73 cents a share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as year-ago earnings by about 25%.
Shares of AFSI Up 20.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 09, 9:45AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on February 24th, 2014 at $35.71. In approximately 2 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 20.67% as of today's recent price of $43.09.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 09, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Friday
AmTrust Financial Q1 Earnings Soar, Shares Surge - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 12:10PM CDT
AmTrust Financial (AFSI) kept its positive surprise streak alive with first quarter 2014 operating net earnings of $1.24.
Technical Briefing on Stocks Marking New Milestones -- Research on AmTrust Financial Services, LaSalle Hotel Properties, American Water Works, and Alliant Energy
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 9:50AM CDT
The U.S. markets on Friday, May 2, 2014 ended on a lower note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,512.89, down 0.28% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,123.90, down 0.09%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.13% lower at 1,881.14. During the trading session, six out of ten sectors finished on a lower note. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include AmTrust Financial Services Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI), LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE: AWK) and Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT). Free technical research on AFSI, LHO, AWK and LNT can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Handful Of IBD 50 Stocks Break Out In Heavy Volume
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 02, 5:44PM CDT
A handful of IBD 50 stocks broke out of bases in heavy volume last week following mostly positive earnings reports. For the week, the list of leading stocks rose 1.9%, better than the S&P 500's 1.1% gain. AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) showed the...
Amtrust Financial Services Has Returned 22.3% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 02, 9:19AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on February 24th, 2014 at $35.71. In approximately 2 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 22.29% as of today's recent price of $43.67.
Will This Analyst Upgrade Help Amtrust Financial (AFSI) Stock Today?
at The Street - Fri May 02, 8:34AM CDT
Compass Point upgraded Amtrust Financial (AFSI) to "buy" from "neutral" and set a $49 price target. The firm believes management can continue to deliver solid growth.
AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) Jumps: Stock Rises 8.4% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 02, 8:04AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 8% on the day.
Upgrade Alert for Amtrust Financial Services (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 02, 7:00AM CDT
Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at Compass Point today. The stock closed yesterday at $41.91 on volume of 1.8 million shares, above average daily volume of 399,000. Potential upside of 12.0% exists for Amtrust Financial Services, based on a current level of $41.91 and analysts' average consensus price target of $46.92. Amtrust Financial Services shares have support at the 50-day moving average (MA) of $37.35 and additional support at the 200-day MA of $36.85.
AmTrust Financial Announces Cash Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 1:36PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2014.
Upcoming Quarterly Results Schedules and Stock Price Movements of Financial Companies - Analyst Notes on Colony Financial, Nationstar, American Homes 4 Rent, AmTrust Financial and Chambers Street
PR Newswire - Thu May 01, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Colony Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY), Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM), American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH), AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI) and Chambers Street Properties (NYSE: CSG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1887-100free.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports Significant Business Momentum for First Quarter 2014 With Operating Earnings(1) Per Diluted Share Rising 67% to $1.24 and Net Income of $1.27 Per Diluted Share
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 01, 6:02AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $19.48, Up 9.1% Since December 31, 2013
MetLife Ups Dividend by 27%, Shares Gain - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
Shares of MetLife Inc. rose 1.5% in the last trading session, following a 27% hike in its dividends.
Donegal Group Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 21, 2:20PM CDT
The board of directors of Donegal Group approved a dividend hike of 3.1% on Class A and 0.9% on Class B common shares.
Aspen Insurance Turns Down Buyout Offer - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 4:30PM CDT
Aspen Insurance turned down the offer to be acquired by Endurance Specialty for $3.2 billion, citing that it is not in favor of its shareholders.
Strength Seen in Aspen Insurance Holdings (AHL): Stock Up 11.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 8:04AM CDT
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 11% on the day.
Strategic Agreements, Client Support Website Launch, and Earnings Release Schedules - Analyst Notes on BofI Holding, AmTrust Financial Services, Xoom, SEI, and First Midwest
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 15, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding BofI Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: BOFI), AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFSI), Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), SEI Investments Co. (NASDAQ: SEIC), and First Midwest Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1151-100free http://www.analystsreview.com/register
