Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 67 Increases Expected By April 30
David Fish - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 7:16PM CST
KSS: 68.25 (-0.58), CNS: 41.45 (-0.70), PDCO: 50.65 (-0.16), NSU: 3.73 (+0.13), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), MYE: 17.61 (+0.01), SCS: 18.43 (+0.07), PNC: 92.38 (+0.82), INDB: 40.25 (+0.03), MOV: 25.26 (-0.17), TMK: 54.05 (+0.35), ROIC: 17.27 (-0.08), TYC: 43.19 (+0.27), SYA: 22.86 (-0.14), SPTN: 25.99 (+0.14), ETN: 72.55 (+0.90), HMN: 31.40 (-0.11), ATLO: 24.93 (-0.06), SIG: 120.19 (+0.36), STWD: 24.24 (-0.10), IEX: 77.14 (+0.77), MJN: 101.89 (+2.32), BGS: 29.60 (-0.44), FCZA: 10.75 (+0.30), STJ: 67.48 (+0.65), MGA: 102.32 (-0.46), IEP: 100.21 (+0.28), MELI: 129.99 (-1.95), NRF: 18.65 (+0.12), OXM: 53.69 (-0.93), SNI: 73.00 (+0.39), LMAT: 7.66 (+0.08), PLOW: 21.90 (+0.32), FL: 53.96 (-0.13), EMCF: 24.03 (-0.87), BK: 39.20 (-0.21), HRC: 46.88 (+0.14), TXRH: 34.59 (+0.07), HD: 111.89 (-0.27), KW: 27.50 (+0.25), HSBC: 46.13 (-0.01), FMC: 63.68 (+0.44), LEA: 108.70 (-0.73), FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), RS: 55.14 (+1.36), HPY: 49.42 (-5.71), JWN: 79.41 (+0.04), FLS: 59.31 (+1.00), MTN: 85.85 (-0.82), ENH: 64.63 (+0.15), MLR: 21.11 (-0.08), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), SSW: 18.50 (+0.45)
FBL Financial Group Inc. (FFG) Rises: Stock Adds 9.6% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 09, 8:32AM CST
FBL Financial Group Inc. (FFG) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 10% on the day.
AGO: 26.41 (+0.15), FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
FBL Financial Group's (FFG) CEO Jim Brannen on Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 06, 2:26PM CST
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
FBL Financial beats by $0.14, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 3:41PM CST
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
FBL Financial Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Thu Feb 05, 3:00PM CST
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG):
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 98 Increases Expected By The End Of March
David Fish - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 14, 11:11PM CST
KSS: 68.25 (-0.58), HOG: 63.90 (+0.82), LAZ: 50.90 (+0.18), CNS: 41.45 (-0.70), AIV: 38.55 (-0.50), CNP: 21.76 (-0.35), AIT: 42.60 (+0.09), HOT: 78.55 (+0.67), MAT: 27.61 (+0.17), AJG: 47.50 (+0.27), INDB: 40.25 (+0.03), HME: 67.76 (-0.96), ETN: 72.55 (+0.90), CHSP: 36.98 (-0.12), HMN: 31.40 (-0.11), IR: 67.69 (+0.06), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), FLIR: 33.01 (-0.23), MJN: 101.89 (+2.32), BGS: 29.60 (-0.44), CPA: 119.12 (+0.27), MGA: 102.32 (-0.46), IEP: 100.21 (+0.28), MELI: 129.99 (-1.95), EWBC: 40.60 (+0.37), MKTX: 81.22 (-0.66), CPT: 75.24 (-1.03), BLK: 376.04 (+1.16), CCE: 43.69 (-0.66), DPS: 76.95 (-1.35), CME: 93.92 (-1.39), ANTM: 141.05 (-0.95), ATVI: 23.11 (+0.17), FCF: 8.62 (-0.10), GMT: 60.08 (-0.44), LMAT: 7.66 (+0.08), ALE: 53.65 (-1.17), EMCF: 24.03 (-0.87), EPR: 61.68 (-0.30), HRC: 46.88 (+0.14), CMS: 34.65 (-0.88), HD: 111.89 (-0.27), KW: 27.50 (+0.25), FMC: 63.68 (+0.44), HSBC: 46.13 (-0.01), ATK: 140.03 (+0.78), EFX: 92.56 (-0.18), LEA: 108.70 (-0.73), FINL: 23.51 (-0.32), FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), LB: 94.51 (-0.30), HPY: 49.42 (-5.71), DNB: 133.27 (+0.46), BIP: 46.20 (-0.21), FIBK: 26.15 (+0.06), JWN: 79.41 (+0.04), FLS: 59.31 (+1.00), CEB: 79.35 (+0.93), ENH: 64.63 (+0.15), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), CNA: 43.40 (+0.18)
FBL Financial Group Schedules Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 8:15AM CST
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:FFG) will announce its fourth quarter 2014 earnings after the close of the market on Thursday, February 5, 2015. The fourth quarter earnings release and financial supplement will be posted on the FBL Financial Group website (www.fblfinancial.com) at that time.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
The Hartford Banks on Financial Strength, CAT Loss Concerns - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 06, 5:30PM CST
On Jan 5, 2015, we issued an updated research report on The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG).
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), CNO: 17.02 (+0.03), HIG: 41.27 (+0.19)
FBL Financial Group Shares Up 19.6% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (FFG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 06, 11:16AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for FBL Financial Group (NYSE:FFG) on October 14th, 2014 at $46.78. In approximately 3 months, FBL Financial Group has returned 19.60% as of today's recent price of $55.95.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
Radian Group Up to Strong Buy on Bond Guaranty Divestment - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 02, 1:50PM CST
On Jan 2, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Radian Group Inc. (RDN) by a notch to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), AGO: 26.41 (+0.15), RDN: 16.10 (-0.43), AIZ: 61.44 (-4.98)
Meadowbrook to be Acquired by Fosun for $433 Million - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 31, 12:20PM CST
Fosun International Limited, a leading Shanghai-based investment company, has recently entered into an agreement to acquire Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (MIG).
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), CNO: 17.02 (+0.03), AIG: 53.96 (+1.51), MIG: 8.35 (unch)
Is it Time to Add FBL Financial (FFG) to Your Portfolio? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 31, 11:20AM CST
On Dec 31, Zacks Investment Research upgraded FBL Financial Group Inc. (FFG) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
CI: 114.47 (-0.51), FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), CNO: 17.02 (+0.03), AIG: 53.96 (+1.51)
FBL Financial (FFG) Hits 52-Week High on Rating Upgrade - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 31, 10:35AM CST
On Dec 30, FBL Financial Group Inc. (FFG) reached a new 52-week high of $58.28 per share, driven by rating upgradation.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), CNO: 17.02 (+0.03), AIG: 53.96 (+1.51)
Assurant Inc. (AIZ) Sees Growth from Diversified Segments - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 26, 4:50PM CST
Assurant (AIZ) derives revenues from diversified segments: solutions, specialty property, health, and employee benefits.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), AIZ: 61.44 (-4.98), CNO: 17.02 (+0.03), GBLI: 27.29 (+0.31)
Shares of FFG Up 20.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Dec 26, 4:49PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for FBL Financial Group (NYSE:FFG) on October 14th, 2014 at $46.78. In approximately 2 months, FBL Financial Group has returned 20.67% as of today's recent price of $56.45.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
Why Insurance Stocks Will Outperform
Quantified Alpha - Seeking Alpha - Thu Dec 18, 10:09AM CST
A) Introduction With the prospect of rising interest rates on the horizon, insurance stocks look poised to reap higher returns on their float and profit accordingly. This article will be a statistical top-down analysis of the industry group,...
STFC: 23.46 (+0.15), SAFT: 63.44 (-0.68), PRU: 80.33 (+1.63), MET: 50.86 (+0.53), AON: 100.56 (-0.18), LNC: 58.44 (+0.38), MMC: 56.31 (-0.22), PGR: 27.11 (+0.06), AGII: 53.38 (-0.02), FFG: 58.39 (+0.25), AMSF: 43.70 (-0.18), AIZ: 61.44 (-4.98), PFG: 51.60 (+0.50), ERIE: 90.87 (-0.18), NAVG: 74.13 (+0.54), UNM: 34.76 (+0.51), AFL: 62.13 (+0.33), IPCC: 73.93 (-1.01), PTP: 76.57 (-0.13)
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Business Wire - Wed Dec 17, 3:41PM CST
A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to "a" from "a-" of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company (FBL). Concurrently, A.M. Best has upgraded the ICR to "bbb" from "bbb-" of FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG)[NYSE:FFG], the parent of FBL. The outlook for all ratings has been revised to stable from positive. Both companies are domiciled in West Des Moines, IA.
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)
A.M. Best Upgrades FBL Financial Group, Inc. Subsidiary Farm Bureau Life to A (Excellent)
Business Wire - Wed Dec 17, 3:37PM CST
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG) today announced that A.M. Best Company has upgraded the financial strength rating of its subsidiary Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent).
FFG: 58.39 (+0.25)