Markel Corp (MKL) 778.49 $MKL
Insider Trading Alert - MERC, MKL And CKP Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Thu Mar 19, 9:45AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include MERC, MKL and CKP
MERC: 14.34 (+0.32), CKP: 10.72 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Scales a 52-Week High on Improved Results in Q4 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 18, 1:53PM CDT
On Mar 17, shares of Markel Corp. (MKL) hit a 52-week high of $768.39 driven by solid fourth-quarter 2014 results
AFSI: 58.05 (-0.07), ACGL: 62.69 (+0.71), AWH: 41.19 (+0.08), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
If I Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Would Be It
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 22, 11:02AM CST
When it comes to long-haul investing, it makes sense to invest in a variety of companies that are operating in different industries. Sometimes, however, figuring out what names are worth including in such portfolios is tricky. In a bid to help, we...
ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), SPY: 210.41 (+0.91), AAPL: 125.90 (-1.60), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
BakerHostetler Files Copyright Infringement Complaints for Freeplay Music against Multi-Channel Networks
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 17, 4:38PM CST
BakerHostetler today filed three complaints in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to put an end to the practice of certain multi-channel networks (MCNs) that exploit music without authorization and without compensating copyright owners. The complaints allege that the following MCNs have exploited hundreds of copyrights owned and/or controlled by Freeplay Music, Inc.: Awesomeness, LLC; Big Frame, Inc.; Maker Studios, Inc.; and BroadbandTV Corp.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Beats on Q4 Earnings and Revenues; Improves Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 8:56AM CST
Markel Corp. (MKL) reported fourth-quarter 2014 net income of $8.05 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.56 per share by 44.8%
PGR: 27.65 (+0.12), RLI: 53.07 (+0.83), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62)
Markel's (MKL) Management Discusses Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 4:10PM CST
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Corporation Caps a Solid 2014
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 11, 7:13PM CST
Markel Corporation just released its fourth-quarter 2014 report Wednesday after the bell. And ever the outperformer, the specialty insurer didn't disappoint. Quarterly operating revenue climbed around 4.4% year over year to $1.34 billion, which...
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel beats by $2.35, revenue in-line
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 4:01PM CST
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Reports 2014 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:34PM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported book value per common share outstanding of $543.96 at December 31, 2014, up 14% from $477.16 at December 31, 2013. Over the five-year period ended December 31, 2014, compound annual growth in book value per common share outstanding was 14%. Comprehensive income to shareholders was $935.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $459.5 million in 2013. The combined ratio was 95% in 2014 compared to 97% in 2013. Diluted net income per share was $22.27 for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $22.48 in 2013.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
PartnerRe names Greg Haft as head of Catastrophe
M2 - Mon Feb 09, 6:59AM CST
PartnerRe Ltd (NYSE
RE), a provider of multi-line reinsurance, revealed on Friday that Greg Haft has been named head of Catastrophe, subject to Bermuda immigration approval and succeeding the resigning Brian Secrett.
PRE: 112.84 (-0.15), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
McKesson Corporation Leads The 20 Best Value Bond Trades With Maturities Of 1 Year Or More
Donald van Deventer - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 06, 1:29PM CST
BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), MCK: 229.94 (+4.19), LO: 67.34 (+0.38), AMGN: 170.10 (+0.99), AWH: 41.19 (+0.08), PEP: 95.34 (+1.24), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), ESRX: 85.38 (+1.43), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), R: 98.00 (+1.01), DTV: 86.25 (+0.20), BRK.B: 145.53 (+0.65), CIT: 45.31 (+0.29), BRK.A: 218,300.00 (+300.00)
PartnerRe Appoints Greg Haft as Head of Catastrophe
Business Wire - Fri Feb 06, 7:55AM CST
PartnerRe Ltd. (NYSE: PRE) today announced that Greg Haft has been appointed Head of Catastrophe, subject to Bermuda immigration approval. Based in Bermuda, Mr. Haft is responsible for PartnerRe's worldwide catastrophe reinsurance business and reports to Emmanuel Clarke, CEO PartnerRe Global. Mr. Haft succeeds Brian Secrett, who has left the Company to pursue another opportunity.
PRE: 112.84 (-0.15), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Announces Conference Call Date And Time
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 05, 3:30PM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE- MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2015 beginning at 10:30 am (Eastern Standard Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end results and business developments.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Bunge Limited Leads The 20 Best Value Bond Trades With Maturities Over One Year
Donald van Deventer - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 11:39AM CST
HD: 117.49 (+2.33), KR: 76.83 (+0.43), DISH: 73.41 (-0.97), PEP: 95.34 (+1.24), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), HUM: 182.79 (+1.83), SU: 28.20 (+0.51), BG: 80.19 (+1.16), ECA: 11.10 (+0.28), PXD: 163.56 (+4.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), RY: 60.76 (+1.48), DTV: 86.25 (+0.20), WMB: 48.28 (+0.35), DG: 75.78 (+0.87), BRK.B: 145.53 (+0.65), CIT: 45.31 (+0.29), BRK.A: 218,300.00 (+300.00)
Infuse Creative Contributes To 'Sirius' Record Breaking Independent Film Marketing Case Study
PRWeb - Tue Jan 13, 7:10PM CST
Infuse Creative and CEO Gregory Markel were thrilled to learn of Yekra's recently released case study explaining the success of the independent documentary film, 'Sirius,' found here.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
3 Exciting Reads to Make You a Better Investor in 2015
Jay Jenkins, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 07, 8:06AM CST
Later this quarter, Warren Buffett will release Berkshire Hathaway 's annual report for the 2014 calendar year. The release will make headlines, as Buffett's legions of value-investing fans will pour through his letter to shareholders . For an...
JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), MTB: 128.00 (+1.54), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
OneBeacon Insurance (OB) Wraps Up Runoff Business Sale - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 24, 12:30PM CST
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. (OB) recently completed the sale of its runoff business to Trebuchet US Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Armour Group Holdings Limited.
ACGL: 62.69 (+0.71), NAVG: 78.52 (+0.23), OB: 15.27 (+0.21), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Top Insurance Stocks for 2015
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 22, 6:38AM CST
If you're looking for an investment that can create solid returns while protecting you from a market downturn, insurance stocks are a great option. Insurance will have its ups and down like any industry, but because it's a necessity, insurance has...
ACE: 113.54 (-0.14), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
1 Stock I'm Selling Right Now (And 1 That I'm Buying in Its Place)
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 19, 7:31AM CST
Sometimes, getting a quick buck just ain't all it's cracked up to be. As investors, we laboriously research. We find a select number of companies that we like – companies that have competent management teams, a solid strategy, and that stocks that...
RNR: 101.01 (+0.10), PTP: 76.52 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
The Outrageous Fees of BDCs Need to Change
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Dec 16, 3:11PM CST
Many of the highest-yielding stocks on the market are externally managed, including business development companies. Using leverage, BDCs, which invest in private-company debt and equity, generate returns that frequently top 10% per year. And, like...
ARCC: 17.03 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Insider Trading Alert - MERC, MKL And CKP Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Thu Mar 19, 9:45AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include MERC, MKL and CKP
MERC: 14.34 (+0.32), CKP: 10.72 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Scales a 52-Week High on Improved Results in Q4 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 18, 1:53PM CDT
On Mar 17, shares of Markel Corp. (MKL) hit a 52-week high of $768.39 driven by solid fourth-quarter 2014 results
AFSI: 58.05 (-0.07), ACGL: 62.69 (+0.71), AWH: 41.19 (+0.08), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
If I Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Would Be It
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 22, 11:02AM CST
When it comes to long-haul investing, it makes sense to invest in a variety of companies that are operating in different industries. Sometimes, however, figuring out what names are worth including in such portfolios is tricky. In a bid to help, we...
ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), SPY: 210.41 (+0.91), AAPL: 125.90 (-1.60), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
BakerHostetler Files Copyright Infringement Complaints for Freeplay Music against Multi-Channel Networks
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 17, 4:38PM CST
BakerHostetler today filed three complaints in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to put an end to the practice of certain multi-channel networks (MCNs) that exploit music without authorization and without compensating copyright owners. The complaints allege that the following MCNs have exploited hundreds of copyrights owned and/or controlled by Freeplay Music, Inc.: Awesomeness, LLC; Big Frame, Inc.; Maker Studios, Inc.; and BroadbandTV Corp.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Beats on Q4 Earnings and Revenues; Improves Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 8:56AM CST
Markel Corp. (MKL) reported fourth-quarter 2014 net income of $8.05 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.56 per share by 44.8%
PGR: 27.65 (+0.12), RLI: 53.07 (+0.83), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62)
Markel's (MKL) Management Discusses Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 4:10PM CST
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Corporation Caps a Solid 2014
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 11, 7:13PM CST
Markel Corporation just released its fourth-quarter 2014 report Wednesday after the bell. And ever the outperformer, the specialty insurer didn't disappoint. Quarterly operating revenue climbed around 4.4% year over year to $1.34 billion, which...
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel beats by $2.35, revenue in-line
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 4:01PM CST
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Reports 2014 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:34PM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) reported book value per common share outstanding of $543.96 at December 31, 2014, up 14% from $477.16 at December 31, 2013. Over the five-year period ended December 31, 2014, compound annual growth in book value per common share outstanding was 14%. Comprehensive income to shareholders was $935.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $459.5 million in 2013. The combined ratio was 95% in 2014 compared to 97% in 2013. Diluted net income per share was $22.27 for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $22.48 in 2013.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
PartnerRe names Greg Haft as head of Catastrophe
M2 - Mon Feb 09, 6:59AM CST
PartnerRe Ltd (NYSE
RE), a provider of multi-line reinsurance, revealed on Friday that Greg Haft has been named head of Catastrophe, subject to Bermuda immigration approval and succeeding the resigning Brian Secrett. PRE: 112.84 (-0.15), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
McKesson Corporation Leads The 20 Best Value Bond Trades With Maturities Of 1 Year Or More
Donald van Deventer - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 06, 1:29PM CST
BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), MCK: 229.94 (+4.19), LO: 67.34 (+0.38), AMGN: 170.10 (+0.99), AWH: 41.19 (+0.08), PEP: 95.34 (+1.24), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), ESRX: 85.38 (+1.43), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), R: 98.00 (+1.01), DTV: 86.25 (+0.20), BRK.B: 145.53 (+0.65), CIT: 45.31 (+0.29), BRK.A: 218,300.00 (+300.00)
PartnerRe Appoints Greg Haft as Head of Catastrophe
Business Wire - Fri Feb 06, 7:55AM CST
PartnerRe Ltd. (NYSE: PRE) today announced that Greg Haft has been appointed Head of Catastrophe, subject to Bermuda immigration approval. Based in Bermuda, Mr. Haft is responsible for PartnerRe's worldwide catastrophe reinsurance business and reports to Emmanuel Clarke, CEO PartnerRe Global. Mr. Haft succeeds Brian Secrett, who has left the Company to pursue another opportunity.
PRE: 112.84 (-0.15), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Markel Announces Conference Call Date And Time
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 05, 3:30PM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE- MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2015 beginning at 10:30 am (Eastern Standard Time) to discuss quarterly and year-end results and business developments.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Bunge Limited Leads The 20 Best Value Bond Trades With Maturities Over One Year
Donald van Deventer - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 11:39AM CST
HD: 117.49 (+2.33), KR: 76.83 (+0.43), DISH: 73.41 (-0.97), PEP: 95.34 (+1.24), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24), HUM: 182.79 (+1.83), SU: 28.20 (+0.51), BG: 80.19 (+1.16), ECA: 11.10 (+0.28), PXD: 163.56 (+4.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), RY: 60.76 (+1.48), DTV: 86.25 (+0.20), WMB: 48.28 (+0.35), DG: 75.78 (+0.87), BRK.B: 145.53 (+0.65), CIT: 45.31 (+0.29), BRK.A: 218,300.00 (+300.00)
Infuse Creative Contributes To 'Sirius' Record Breaking Independent Film Marketing Case Study
PRWeb - Tue Jan 13, 7:10PM CST
Infuse Creative and CEO Gregory Markel were thrilled to learn of Yekra's recently released case study explaining the success of the independent documentary film, 'Sirius,' found here.
MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
3 Exciting Reads to Make You a Better Investor in 2015
Jay Jenkins, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 07, 8:06AM CST
Later this quarter, Warren Buffett will release Berkshire Hathaway 's annual report for the 2014 calendar year. The release will make headlines, as Buffett's legions of value-investing fans will pour through his letter to shareholders . For an...
JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), MTB: 128.00 (+1.54), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
OneBeacon Insurance (OB) Wraps Up Runoff Business Sale - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 24, 12:30PM CST
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. (OB) recently completed the sale of its runoff business to Trebuchet US Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Armour Group Holdings Limited.
ACGL: 62.69 (+0.71), NAVG: 78.52 (+0.23), OB: 15.27 (+0.21), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
Top Insurance Stocks for 2015
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 22, 6:38AM CST
If you're looking for an investment that can create solid returns while protecting you from a market downturn, insurance stocks are a great option. Insurance will have its ups and down like any industry, but because it's a necessity, insurance has...
ACE: 113.54 (-0.14), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
1 Stock I'm Selling Right Now (And 1 That I'm Buying in Its Place)
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 19, 7:31AM CST
Sometimes, getting a quick buck just ain't all it's cracked up to be. As investors, we laboriously research. We find a select number of companies that we like – companies that have competent management teams, a solid strategy, and that stocks that...
RNR: 101.01 (+0.10), PTP: 76.52 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
The Outrageous Fees of BDCs Need to Change
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Dec 16, 3:11PM CST
Many of the highest-yielding stocks on the market are externally managed, including business development companies. Using leverage, BDCs, which invest in private-company debt and equity, generate returns that frequently top 10% per year. And, like...
ARCC: 17.03 (+0.17), MKL: 778.49 (+13.24)
