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Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns AA with Stable Outlook to Assured Guaranty Corp.
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 20, 5:05PM CDT
Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), a financial guaranty subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty)(NYSE:AGO) has been assigned an insurance financial strength rating of AA, Stable Outlook, by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). AGC is the third Assured Guaranty company to be rated by KBRA. Affiliates Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and Municipal Assurance Corp. (MAC) are both rated AA+, Stable Outlook, by KBRA.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Research Reports Initiation on Financial Stocks -- Fidelity National Financial, Assured Guaranty, Kearny Financial, and Northwest Bancshares
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 09, 7:00AM CDT
Stocks in the Financial sector are the most to benefit from higher interest rates. However, the recent U.S. jobs report has led many to speculate that a rate hike this month would be unlikely. So far this year, companies in the S&P 500 have advanced only 2.7%, while the broader index has climbed 6.2%. Stock-Callers.com reviews the following equities and see where they stand in the market today: Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE: FNF), Assured Guaranty Ltd (NYSE: AGO), Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: KRNY), and Northwest Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: NWBI). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free report at: http://stock-callers.com/registration
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), NWBI: 15.64 (-0.05), FNF: 36.98 (-0.42), KRNY: 13.80 (-0.05)
Moody's Affirms Ratings for Assured Guaranty and Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 08, 7:43PM CDT
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) affirmed the ratings of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (Assured Guaranty or the Company) (NYSE:AGO) and the Assured Guaranty subsidiaries it rates, including the financial strength ratings of Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM), Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), Assured Guaranty (Europe) Ltd. (AGE) and Assured Guaranty (UK) Ltd. (AGUK).
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Reports Results for Second Quarter 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 3:19PM CDT
--Operating income(1) was $139 million, or $1.03 per share, for second quarter 2016, compared with $278 million, or $1.83 per share, for second quarter 2015.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.13 Per Common Share
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 10:50AM CDT
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2016.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
S&P Affirms Assured Guaranty's AA Financial Strength Ratings with Stable Outlook
BusinessWire - Fri Jul 29, 10:19AM CDT
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the Assured Guaranty operating companies' financial strength ratings of AA, which is the highest rating that S&P currently assigns to any active financial guarantor. The rating outlook is stable.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Financial Sector Stocks Technical Coverage - People's United Financial, New York Community Bancorp, Fidelity National Financial and Assured Guaranty
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 15, 7:20AM CDT
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,843.55, down 0.10%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.33% lower to finish at 17,674.82; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,075.32, down 0.18%. Stock-Callers.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: People's United Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: NYCB), Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE: FNF), and Assured Guaranty Ltd (NYSE: AGO). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free trade alerts at:
PBCT: 15.81 (-0.04), AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), NYCB: 14.77 (+0.35), FNF: 36.98 (-0.42)
Assured Guaranty Insures $412 Million of Bonds in Landmark LaGuardia Airport Project Financing
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 08, 8:45AM CDT
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) insured $412 million of the $2.41 billion of bonds issued by the New York Transportation Development Corporation on June 1, 2016 to finance the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal B in New York City. AGM insured four maturities of Tax-Exempt (AMT) Special Facilities Bonds, which were rated AA (stable) and A2 (stable) by S&P Global Ratings and Moody's Investors Service, respectively. The underlying project was rated Baa3 (stable) and BBB (stable) by Moody's and Fitch Ratings, respectively.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Hires Christopher Jumper as a Director for Public Finance Eastern Region
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 11:05AM CDT
Assured Guaranty announced today that it has hired Christopher Jumper as a Director in its Public Finance group. Mr. Jumper will focus on originating and underwriting new business, and maintaining and expanding relationships with industry clients.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty posts 1Q profit
Automated Insights - Wed May 04, 6:36PM CDT
HAMILTON BERMUDA, Bermuda (AP) _ Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $59 million.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Reports Results for First Quarter 2016
BusinessWire - Wed May 04, 3:20PM CDT
--Operating income(1) was $113 million, or $0.82 per share, for first quarter 2016, compared with $140 million, or $0.89 per share, for first quarter 2015.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Ltd. to Report First Quarter 2016 Financial Results on May 4, 2016
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 12:30PM CDT
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO)(the Company) today announced that it will issue its financial results press release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 p.m. Atlantic Time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The press release and Assured Guaranty Ltd.'s Financial Supplement for March 31, 2016 will be available in the Investor Information section of the Company's website located at AssuredGuaranty.com.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty (AGO) Subsidiary to Acquire CIFG Holding
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 14, 1:30PM CDT
Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO), inked a deal, to acquire CIFG Holding Inc. for $450 million cash.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), AIZ: 90.14 (-1.14), SLF: 32.31 (-0.56), MMC: 67.35 (-0.86)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Assured Guaranty After 5.47% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jan 25, 5:10PM CST
Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $22.28 to a high of $23.75. Yesterday, the shares fell 5.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $22.74 on volume of 2.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Assured Guaranty Falls 5.47% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jan 25, 5:10PM CST
Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $22.28 to a high of $23.75. Yesterday, the shares fell 5.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $22.74 on volume of 2.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48)
Prudential (PRU) Partners with LeapFrog, Expands to Africa
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 25, 10:25AM CST
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) has entered into a $350 million investment partnership with LeapFrog Investments to gain access to high-growth African markets.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), PRU: 80.34 (+0.20), JRVR: 35.71 (-0.21)
MGIC Investment (MTG) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Improves Y/Y
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 22, 10:10AM CST
MGIC Investment (MTG) fourth quarter earnings posted a positive earnings surprise of 4% on revenue growth and lower claims.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), JRVR: 35.71 (-0.21), MTG: 7.99 (-0.12)
MetLife on Moody's Radar After Restructuring Announcement
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 14, 2:40PM CST
A day after MetLife Inc. (MET) announced its intention to axe its U.S. retail business, the rating agency Moody's jumped into action.
AGO: 27.28 (-0.48), MET: 44.52 (-0.08), JRVR: 35.71 (-0.21), HIG: 42.77 (-0.36)