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10 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now
The grades of 10 Insurance stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.
Hurricane Sandy: Losses Mounting Fast for Insurance Stocks
Insurers already on the hook for billions in damage could be in worse shape thanks to something that happened before Hurricane Sandy came ashore.
3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now
This week, three Insurance stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").
Calm Skies Mean Big Profits for Travelers
A lack of catastrophes was a boon to Travelers in the third quarter. TRV already got its bump -- but investors could try riding a couple sectormates.
Tech Slides Amid Google’s Goof — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
A massive earnings mess-up by Google weighed heavily on the Nasdaq, and the other major indices ended winning streaks.
Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?
UnitedHealth's inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don't get giddy about a meaningful pop.
Dow Jones: Kraft Out, UnitedHealth In
UnitedHealth Group will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average as its lone health insurance stock, while Kraft is jettisoned before its spin-off.
26 Companies That Paid More to CEOs Than in Taxes
A recent study asserts that 26 out of last year's 100 highest-paid U.S. CEOs took home more pay than their companies paid in federal income taxes.
Should I Buy Travelers? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Travelers Cos.' earnings were nothing to write home about, but is that reason enough to consider ignoring the stock?
Bracing for an Ugly Earnings Season
Don't look now, but the slowdowns in Europe and China are hurting corporate profits. If stock prices don't already reflect this, it could mean trouble.
Dividends Do Matter in Dud Stocks
For those investors watching their investments lose ground, the dividends really do matter. But ... stock appreciation should make your checklist, too.
Financials Look Fragile for Q3
Easy earnings comparisons to last year's losses may prompt a short-lived pop, but the eurozone crisis will drag them back down.
Dumb and Dumber: High-Priced Headhunter Hires
By and large, sticking with company insiders instead of throwing big money at questionable talent seems to be in the best interest of shareholders.
5 More Under-the-Radar Dividend Divas
These stocks don't all offer the most glamorous payouts, but they've delivered consistent, increasing dividends for years, and have potential for capital gains.
14 Dividend Growing Companies to Put on Your List
Dividend growth stocks provide increasing dividends every year, and these 14 stocks fit the bill in your portfolio, growing each year for steady yields.
15 Companies Increasing Dividends
This week's payout performers include several natural gas partnerships, two insurance firms, an investment giant and a consumer products behemoth.
Ups and Downs the Norm — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets went on a roller-coaster ride again today, starting with an early move up and coming down the remainder of the day on disappointing economic news.
Best — and WORST — Dow Stocks of Q1
Two financial stocks led the way for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in Q1, while tech and telecom bottomed out the list. Here's how everyone performed.
17 Companies Spending $2 Billion on Stock Buybacks Every Year
After years on the rise, stock buybacks are declining. But several companies still spend billions on buybacks each year -- though they don't always pay off.
