Yahoo Finance • 4 days ago

Allstate Is Having a Quiet Catastrophe Year. Here's Why That Could Power a Strong Q2.

Key Points Allstate collects premiums up front and pays out claims in the future. The fewer claims the insurance company has to pay, the better its business does.10 stocks we like better than Allstate › Allstate(NYSE: ALL) is an insuranc... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 days ago

Personal Line Carriers Expected to Post Strong Underwriting in 2026, Morgan Stanley Says

Personal line carriers such as Progressive (PGR) and Travelers (TRV) are positioned to report strong PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premiu... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Stock futures slide as doubts rise over U.S.-Iran ceasefire

[The New York Stock Exchange on the Wall street sign] Dmitry Vinogradov Stock index futures were lower before the opening bell on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump said the fragile truce between the U.S. and Iran is over after rene... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Oklahoma sues Allstate, alleging underpayment of damage claims

[Allstate Canada head office in Markham, Ontario, Canada.] JHVEPhoto Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued Allstate (ALL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ALL]), alleging the insurer engaged in a plan to wrongfully deny or underp... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 6 days ago

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Target This Week and 1 That Underwhelm

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Target This Week and 1 That Underwhelm While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn't always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slow... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 7 days ago

Citi picks and pans for H2 '26: fintech, industrials, climate tech

[Citigroup company office building] Citi released its roadmap for the second half of 2026, including a macro-to-micro view of equity sectors. "Our recently revised S&P 500 (SPY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SPY]) (IVV [https://seeking... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 9 days ago

Essent vs. Progressive: Which Insurance Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Investors seeking steady financial exposure face a choice between niche mortgage specialist Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) and the diversified property and casualty giant Progressive (NYSE:PGR) as they head into 2026. While both companies opera... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 12 days ago

Which Financial Stocks Actually Benefit When Interest Rates Stay High?

Key Points Banks see wider net interest margins from higher rates. Insurance companies can earn more interest on collected premiums. Brokerages can earn more on cash they hold for clients.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millio... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 13 days ago

IAK unleashed: Insurance ETF posts second-best week in three years

[Umbrella, Standing out from the Crowd, Leadership] akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images The iShares Insurance ETF (IAK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IAK]) is officially in breakout territory, closing at new all-time highs last week fueled... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 17 days ago

3 Top-Rated Stocks Wall Street Loves in June

Quick Read AZO carries 21 Buy ratings despite a 10% YTD drop, while ALL smashed Q1 estimates by 47% and trades at a forward P/E of just 9. CSW Industrials crossed $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time after adjusted EPS of $3.14... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 17 days ago

Portfolio check: The biggest SA Quant upgrades over the past week

_Recent upgrades and downgrades from Seeking Alpha's Quant Ratings provide tactical ways investors can track shifting momentum and emerging risk, as well as early indicators for bullish or bearish sentiment. _ [Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings]... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 27 days ago

Inflation Is Heating Up Again. Here's What It Means for Auto Insurers Progressive and Allstate.

After spending the past couple of years raising rates to catch up with soaring claim costs, auto insurers may be facing another test. The Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, marking the highest inflation reading in... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 28 days ago

Progressive Keeps Beating the Insurance Industry at Its Own Game. Can It Last?

Key Points Progressive continued to report strong underwriting margins and growth through Q1 2026. As seen in the property and casualty insurer's April 2026 financials, a softening auto-insurance pricing cycle appears to be taking hold. W... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 29 days ago

Keefe Bruyette Downgrades The Allstate Corporation (ALL) Stock to Market Perform

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is one of the Best Bargain Stocks to Buy in June.On June 7, Keefe Bruyette downgraded the company’s stock to “Market Perform” from “Outperform” with a price objective of $242, down from the previous targ... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

3 S&P 500 Stocks Worth Your Attention

The biggest companies in the world call the S&P 500 (^GSPC) home, but only a handful are still growing rapidly. Some of these industry leaders are executing exceptionally well and rewarding shareholders. Identifying the best companies in... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Is Allstate’s (ALL) Shift Toward Private Assets Reframing Its Growth Story Amid Auto Headwinds?

In recent days, Allstate was downgraded by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods on concerns about slowing growth in personal auto insurance and rising competition, alongside US$8.40 million of insider share sales over three months. At the same time, Al... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

1 Insurance Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Headwinds

Insurance firms play a critical role in the financial system, offering everything from property coverage to life insurance and specialized risk solutions. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusia... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Q1 Earnings Highs And Lows: Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) Vs The Rest Of The Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) and the rest of the property... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

2 Reasons to Like ALL (and 1 Not So Much)

Allstate has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 6.7% to $214.50 per share while the index has gained 8%. Is now the time to buy ALL? Find out in o... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Softer Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were lower in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium... Full story