First American Corp (FAF) 42.73 $FAF
First American Announces Agreement to Acquire RedVision
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 06, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire RedVision Systems, Inc., the largest independent national provider of title and real property research. RedVision, which is based in New Jersey, offers title evidence solutions, including data, technology and managed services focused on the procurement and processing of title information. The company is recognized throughout the industry for its proprietary technology, which includes its production platform, TitleVision(2), and Nova(R), which offers a customizable and scalable solution for title research and production.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
First American Financial to Present at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York City, Sept. 13, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 4:00PM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today announced that company representatives will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. EDT at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Refinance Boom and Compliant Loan Production Processes Keeping Loan Defect Rate at Low Point, According to First American Loan Application Defect Index
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the First American Loan Application Defect Index for July 2016, which estimates the frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications. The Defect Index reflects estimated mortgage loan defect rates over time, by geography and by loan type. It's available as an interactive tool that can be tailored to showcase trends by category, including amortization type, lien position, loan purpose, property and transaction types, as well as state and market comparisons of mortgage loan defect levels.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Will Expected Rate Hike Heal Insurers' Cat Loss Wound?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:58AM CDT
One of the sectors expected to gain from an interest rate hike is insurance.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Forget The Hartford Financial, Buy These 3 Insurance Stocks
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:57AM CDT
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) is facing a rough patch with a number of factors acting against it.
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04), HIG: 40.74 (-0.25)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First American Financial, Principal Financial Group, Heartland Financial and County Bancorp
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First American Financial, Principal Financial Group, Heartland Financial and County Bancorp
PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), HTLF: 36.77 (-0.35), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ICBK: 21.00 (+0.20)
After a Hawkish Yellen, These 4 Financial Stocks are Best Buys
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 9:05AM CDT
As Yellen asserted that the case for a rate increase is gathering steam, investing in solid financial stocks will be judicious.
PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), HTLF: 36.77 (-0.35), ICBK: 21.00 (+0.20)
U.S. P&C Insurance: Buyer's Market Continues
Kalyan Nandy - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 3:53PM CDT
U.S. P&C Insurance: Buyer's Market Continues
STFC: 23.82 (+0.05), CINF: 77.81 (-0.04), PRA: 54.70 (unch), WTM: 828.19 (+0.43), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), MCY: 54.89 (+0.07), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Foreign Monetary Stimulus a Positive for U.S. Consumer House-Buying Power, According to First American Real House Price Index
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the June 2016 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI measures the price changes of single-family properties throughout the U.S. adjusted for the impact of income and interest rate changes on consumer house-buying power over time and across the United States at national, state and metropolitan area levels. Because the RHPI adjusts for house-buying power, it also serves as a measure of housing affordability.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
First American Financial Hits 52-Week High on Q2, Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 24, 8:22AM CDT
On Aug 23, 2016, shares of First American Financial Corporation (FAF) hit a 52-week high of $42.78, driven by strong second-quarter 2016 results as well as a hike in dividend payout.
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Will First American Financial (FAF) Crush Estimates at Its Next Earnings Report?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 23, 7:50AM CDT
First American Financial could be a great candidate for another beat as it has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Growth Investors: Pick These Finance Stocks Over Wells Fargo
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 19, 2:41PM CDT
We have zeroed in on four finance stocks that hold solid growth prospects: Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT), Eaton Vance Corp. (EV), First American Financial Corporation (FAF) and Federated Investors, Inc. (FII).
FII: 32.61 (-0.14), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), EEFT: 78.79 (-0.02), WFC: 49.99 (-0.56), EV: 39.76 (-0.37)
First American Financial Rewards Investors, Ups Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 9:31AM CDT
The board of directors of First American Financial (FAF) approved a 31% hike in the company's dividend to 34 cents.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01)
American Financial to Share More Profit with Stockholders
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 8:17AM CDT
American Financial Group Inc. (AFG) announced that its board of directors recently approved a 12% increase in its annual dividend.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01)
Insurance Stocks Technical Reports -- Allstate, Travelers, Loews, and First American Financial
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 16, 6:55AM CDT
Stock-Callers.com has selected the following Property and Casualty Insurance equities for review this morning: The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL), The Travelers Cos. Inc. (NYSE: TRV), Loews Corp. (NYSE: L), and First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF). As per German reinsurance company Munich Re Economic Research, premium growth in property and casualty insurance should average to about 4% in the next two years, which is almost in line with global economic growth. Download the free research reports on these stocks today:
L: 41.55 (-0.08), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ALL: 69.31 (+0.36), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Primerica (PRI) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 1:20PM CDT
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) reported second-quarter 2016 operating income of $1.19 per share, which outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.3%. The bottom line improved 27% year over year.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Hallmark Financial (HALL) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues in Line
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:53AM CDT
Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (HALL) posted operating earnings of 15 cents per share in the second quarter of 2016, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents per share.
RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), HALL: 10.99 (+0.26), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Navigators Group (NAVG) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:45AM CDT
Navigators Group, Inc. (NAVG) reported second-quarter 2016 net operating earnings per share of 81 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents by 16.5%.
PGR: 32.35 (-0.12), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NAVG: 96.27 (+0.57)
Enstar Group (ESGR) Stock Tumbles Post Q2 Earnings Miss
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:30AM CDT
Enstar Group Limited (ESGR) reported second-quarter 2016 earnings per share of $2.09, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%.
RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ESGR: 164.81 (-1.32), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
FBL Financial (FFG) Misses on Q2 Earnings, Beats Revenues
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 05, 9:16AM CDT
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG) reported second-quarter operating earnings of $1.02 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 by 1%.
FFG: 65.91 (-0.38), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
First American Announces Agreement to Acquire RedVision
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 06, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire RedVision Systems, Inc., the largest independent national provider of title and real property research. RedVision, which is based in New Jersey, offers title evidence solutions, including data, technology and managed services focused on the procurement and processing of title information. The company is recognized throughout the industry for its proprietary technology, which includes its production platform, TitleVision(2), and Nova(R), which offers a customizable and scalable solution for title research and production.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
First American Financial to Present at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York City, Sept. 13, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 4:00PM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today announced that company representatives will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. EDT at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Refinance Boom and Compliant Loan Production Processes Keeping Loan Defect Rate at Low Point, According to First American Loan Application Defect Index
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the First American Loan Application Defect Index for July 2016, which estimates the frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications. The Defect Index reflects estimated mortgage loan defect rates over time, by geography and by loan type. It's available as an interactive tool that can be tailored to showcase trends by category, including amortization type, lien position, loan purpose, property and transaction types, as well as state and market comparisons of mortgage loan defect levels.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Will Expected Rate Hike Heal Insurers' Cat Loss Wound?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:58AM CDT
One of the sectors expected to gain from an interest rate hike is insurance.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Forget The Hartford Financial, Buy These 3 Insurance Stocks
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:57AM CDT
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) is facing a rough patch with a number of factors acting against it.
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04), HIG: 40.74 (-0.25)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First American Financial, Principal Financial Group, Heartland Financial and County Bancorp
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First American Financial, Principal Financial Group, Heartland Financial and County Bancorp
PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), HTLF: 36.77 (-0.35), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ICBK: 21.00 (+0.20)
After a Hawkish Yellen, These 4 Financial Stocks are Best Buys
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 9:05AM CDT
As Yellen asserted that the case for a rate increase is gathering steam, investing in solid financial stocks will be judicious.
PFG: 49.00 (-0.05), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), HTLF: 36.77 (-0.35), ICBK: 21.00 (+0.20)
U.S. P&C Insurance: Buyer's Market Continues
Kalyan Nandy - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 3:53PM CDT
U.S. P&C Insurance: Buyer's Market Continues
STFC: 23.82 (+0.05), CINF: 77.81 (-0.04), PRA: 54.70 (unch), WTM: 828.19 (+0.43), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), MCY: 54.89 (+0.07), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Foreign Monetary Stimulus a Positive for U.S. Consumer House-Buying Power, According to First American Real House Price Index
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 26, 10:00AM CDT
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the June 2016 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI measures the price changes of single-family properties throughout the U.S. adjusted for the impact of income and interest rate changes on consumer house-buying power over time and across the United States at national, state and metropolitan area levels. Because the RHPI adjusts for house-buying power, it also serves as a measure of housing affordability.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
First American Financial Hits 52-Week High on Q2, Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 24, 8:22AM CDT
On Aug 23, 2016, shares of First American Financial Corporation (FAF) hit a 52-week high of $42.78, driven by strong second-quarter 2016 results as well as a hike in dividend payout.
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04)
Will First American Financial (FAF) Crush Estimates at Its Next Earnings Report?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 23, 7:50AM CDT
First American Financial could be a great candidate for another beat as it has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports.
FAF: 42.73 (-0.24)
Growth Investors: Pick These Finance Stocks Over Wells Fargo
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 19, 2:41PM CDT
We have zeroed in on four finance stocks that hold solid growth prospects: Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT), Eaton Vance Corp. (EV), First American Financial Corporation (FAF) and Federated Investors, Inc. (FII).
FII: 32.61 (-0.14), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), EEFT: 78.79 (-0.02), WFC: 49.99 (-0.56), EV: 39.76 (-0.37)
First American Financial Rewards Investors, Ups Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 9:31AM CDT
The board of directors of First American Financial (FAF) approved a 31% hike in the company's dividend to 34 cents.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01)
American Financial to Share More Profit with Stockholders
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 8:17AM CDT
American Financial Group Inc. (AFG) announced that its board of directors recently approved a 12% increase in its annual dividend.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01)
Insurance Stocks Technical Reports -- Allstate, Travelers, Loews, and First American Financial
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 16, 6:55AM CDT
Stock-Callers.com has selected the following Property and Casualty Insurance equities for review this morning: The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL), The Travelers Cos. Inc. (NYSE: TRV), Loews Corp. (NYSE: L), and First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF). As per German reinsurance company Munich Re Economic Research, premium growth in property and casualty insurance should average to about 4% in the next two years, which is almost in line with global economic growth. Download the free research reports on these stocks today:
L: 41.55 (-0.08), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ALL: 69.31 (+0.36), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Primerica (PRI) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 1:20PM CDT
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) reported second-quarter 2016 operating income of $1.19 per share, which outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.3%. The bottom line improved 27% year over year.
PRI: 57.80 (-0.38), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Hallmark Financial (HALL) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues in Line
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:53AM CDT
Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (HALL) posted operating earnings of 15 cents per share in the second quarter of 2016, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents per share.
RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), HALL: 10.99 (+0.26), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
Navigators Group (NAVG) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:45AM CDT
Navigators Group, Inc. (NAVG) reported second-quarter 2016 net operating earnings per share of 81 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents by 16.5%.
PGR: 32.35 (-0.12), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), NAVG: 96.27 (+0.57)
Enstar Group (ESGR) Stock Tumbles Post Q2 Earnings Miss
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 09, 9:30AM CDT
Enstar Group Limited (ESGR) reported second-quarter 2016 earnings per share of $2.09, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%.
RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), ESGR: 164.81 (-1.32), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
FBL Financial (FFG) Misses on Q2 Earnings, Beats Revenues
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 05, 9:16AM CDT
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG) reported second-quarter operating earnings of $1.02 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 by 1%.
FFG: 65.91 (-0.38), RLI: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
