Stock Futures Moderately Lower; Monster, Nvidia, Arista Climbing
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 07, 8:04AM CDT
Stock futures sifted deeper into losses Friday after a no-surprise report on July payroll growth. Dow futures were 26.7 points below fair market value compared with a five-point loss an hour earlier. Nasdaq 100 futures were 11 points lower, S&P 500...
KO: 38.13 (-0.29), ANET: 64.46 (-5.42), NOAH: 20.74 (+0.01), MNST: 132.77 (+0.53), HSY: 91.21 (+0.50), ED: 62.39 (+0.82), NDLS: 12.20 (+0.07), STMP: 80.49 (+0.64), NVDA: 22.65 (+0.07)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Allianz SE and Most of Its Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Thu Aug 06, 9:25AM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of Allianz SE (Allianz) (Germany) and most of its A.M. Best rated subsidiaries. In addition, A.M. Best has upgraded the FSR to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the ICR to "aa-" from "a" of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (Fireman's Fund) (Novato, CA) and its reinsured affiliates, collectively referred to as FFIC. Furthermore, A.M. Best has upgraded the FSR to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the ICR to "aa-" from "a+" of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Minneapolis, MN) and its subsidiary, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York (New York, NY) (collectively known as Allianz Life). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the issue ratings of Allianz's debt securities. The outlook for all ratings is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of company ratings).
Travelers Is Looking for Acquisitions; The Hartford Could Be a Target
at The Street - Tue Jul 21, 2:20PM CDT
Hartford Group has been caught in a flurry of takeover speculation, with its shares spiking on the heels of Chubb's acquisition of ACE. Some see Travelers as a potential suitor.
ACE: 100.86 (+0.12), C: 51.10 (+0.03), CB: 120.90 (+0.24), AIG: 58.33 (+0.11), BRK.A: 198,329.00 (+690.00), ALL: 58.14 (+0.47), HIG: 45.95 (+0.14), TRV: 99.49 (+0.40)
3 Reasons Value Stock Investors Will Love Allianz (AZSEY) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 25, 7:33AM CDT
There are numerous reasons that make Allianz a great choice for value investors
Greece Fire: Eurozone Stocks Rally On Alleged Progress
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jun 22, 4:36PM CDT
International markets gave a sense Monday as to just how much pressure Greece's uncertain future within the eurozone has placed on global stock action. The optimism started in Europe after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the Greek government...
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Bill Gross wins over old Pimco client
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jun 05, 1:54PM CDT
JNS: 14.72 (+0.17)
Morningstar: Pimco culture improving post-Gross
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 04, 1:41PM CDT
Allianz Less Robust On Growth, But Loaded On Quality
Stephen Simpson, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 04, 10:03AM CDT
HSBC to Boost Profitability: Is Massive Job Cut on Cards? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 02, 1:55PM CDT
In a major strategic overhaul, HSBC is planning to unveil thousands of additional job cuts on the upcoming Investor Day conference on Jun 9.
BLK: 303.31 (+2.00), HSBC: 39.12 (+0.06), UBS: 20.76 (+0.12)
Exits from Pimco's Total Return slow
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jun 02, 7:35AM CDT
AGG: 109.06 (+0.13)
BofA & U.S. Bancorp Win Dismissal of 3 RMBS Lawsuits - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 19, 2:20PM CDT
In a major relief to U.S. Bancorp and BofA, 3 cases related to their alleged failure in performing duties as trustees for RMBS were dismissed.
USB: 41.06 (-0.04), BLK: 303.31 (+2.00), BAC: 16.04 (unch)
Elizabeth Warren Is Worried About Annuities: Should You Be, Too?
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 18, 9:03AM CDT
Source: www.warren.senate.gov If you're a financial-services company, can there be a scarier sound than the footsteps of Elizabeth Warren approaching you? Senator Warren is famous on Wall Street and beyond for taking on banks and other financial...
PRU: 78.99 (+0.04), AIG: 58.33 (+0.11), LNC: 49.93 (+0.19)
Take Cover In These Interesting Value Plays
Joe Leider - at Seeking Alpha - Sat May 16, 10:32AM CDT
I've said stocks are fairly valued , and my expectation of long-term yields and current stock valuations still justify that analysis. But like in George Orwell's Animal Farm , some stocks are more fairly valued than others. I've looked into Warren...
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Pimco equities push foundering
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu May 14, 1:37PM CDT
Allianz's (AZSEY) CEO Michael Diekmann on Q1 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Tue May 12, 1:00PM CDT
Allianz Global Investors Names Next CEO US
Business Wire - Tue May 05, 1:24PM CDT
Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), an asset management company of Allianz SE, announced today that Brian Gaffney will retire from the firm as CEO US at the end of the year. Douglas Eu, currently CEO Asia Pacific, will succeed Brian as CEO US in 2016.
Wall Street Breakfast: Eurozone Growth Forecast Gets Big Boost
Wall Street Breakfast - at Seeking Alpha - Tue May 05, 5:30AM CDT
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Pimco's Total Return loses world's largest bond fund title
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon May 04, 3:13PM CDT
Ben Bernanke Gives Pimco Star Power After Gross Exit
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 29, 11:55AM CDT
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been hired as a senior adviser to bond giant Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco), giving a big-name boost to the firm after the abrupt departure of co-founder Bill Gross last year. Bernanke, who...
JNS: 14.72 (+0.17)
Bernanke joins Pimco as senior advisor
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 29, 9:38AM CDT