The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: XPeng, NIO, Royal Dutch Shell, XL Fleet and General Motors

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 30,2021

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: XPeng, NIO, Royal Dutch Shell, XL Fleet and General Motors

• RDS.A Quick QuoteRDS.APositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• NIO Quick QuoteNIONegative Net Change
• XPEV Quick QuoteXPEVPositive Net Change

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EV Roundup: XPEV's Q3 Results, GM's Investment in E-Boat Startup & More

by Rimmi Singhi Published on November 29,2021

While XPeng (XPEV) cheers investors with a massive year-over-year revenue surge in Q3, General Motors (GM) makes waves by acquiring a stake in electric-boat startup Pure Watercraft.

• RDS.A Quick QuoteRDS.APositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• GM Quick QuoteGMPositive Net Change
• NIO Quick QuoteNIONegative Net Change
• XPEV Quick QuoteXPEVPositive Net Change

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EV Roundup: TSLA CEO Musk's Mysterious Tweets Make the Most Noise

by Rimmi Singhi Published on November 09,2021

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Musk leaves Twitterati open-mouthed with a bizarre poll asking his followers to vote whether he should sell 10% of his stock.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• TSLA Quick QuoteTSLAPositive Net Change
• NIO Quick QuoteNIONegative Net Change
• NKLA Quick QuoteNKLANegative Net Change
• LI Quick QuoteLINegative Net Change

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7 EV Stocks Join Russell 2000: Are They Good Additions to Your Portfolio Too?

by Rimmi Singhi Published on July 01,2021

EV stocks including GOEV, FSR, HYLN, RIDE, NKLA, FUV and XL join Russell 2000, but if you plan on investing in them, brace for high-to-medium risk.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• FUV Quick QuoteFUVPositive Net Change
• NKLA Quick QuoteNKLANegative Net Change
• HYLN Quick QuoteHYLNPositive Net Change
• GOEV Quick QuoteGOEVPositive Net Change

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Why Is XL (XL) Up 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 30,2018

XL (XL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change

Aspen Insurance to Get Acquired by Apollo Global for $2.6B

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 28,2018

Aspen (AHL) to get acquired by certain investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global for $2.6 billion, following a strategic analysis by Aspen's board to add immediate shareholder value.

• APO Quick QuoteAPOPositive Net Change
• HIG Quick QuoteHIGPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AHL Quick QuoteAHLNo Net Change

XL Group (XL) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 01,2018

XL Group (XL) benefits from bottom-line growth and higher premiums in Q2. But, increase in expenses is a woe.

• RLI Quick QuoteRLIPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• TRV Quick QuoteTRVPositive Net Change
• PGR Quick QuotePGRPositive Net Change

Can Willis Towers (WLTW) Deliver A Beat in Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 30,2018

Willis Towers' (WLTW) second-quarter bottom line will likely be aided by growth in commissions and fees on the strength of its improved segmental performances.

• WLTW Quick QuoteWLTWPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

What's in the Cards for Genworth (GNW) This Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 30,2018

Genworth Financial's (GNW) second-quarter earnings are likely to be aided by improved U.S. Mortgage Insurance results.

• GNW Quick QuoteGNWPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

What's in the Cards for MetLife (MET) Stock in Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 30,2018

MetLife's (MET) Q2 earnings should gain from a strong property and casualty business, partly offset by higher expenses.

• MET Quick QuoteMETNo Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

What's in Store for Lincoln National (LNC) in Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 30,2018

Lincoln National (LNC) Q2 earnings are likely to gain from higher sale in life, annuities and Group Protection businesses.

• LNC Quick QuoteLNCNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

Allstate (ALL) Q2 Earnings to Suffer From Catastrophe Loss

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 30,2018

Allstate (ALL) Q2 earnings should suffer from cat loss partly offset by premium growth.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• ALL Quick QuoteALLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

Is a Beat in the Cards for XL Group (XL) in Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 27,2018

Better investment results and premium growth are likely to aid XL Group's (XL) Q2 earnings. However, escalating expenses and a probable cat loss might dampen chances of a surprise.

• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

Hartford Financial (HIG): Is a Beat in Store for the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 23,2018

Hartford Financial (HIG) is likely to perform well in the second quarter, courtesy of its strong Commercial Lines and Personal Auto businesses.

• HIG Quick QuoteHIGPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Principal Financial (PFG) Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 23,2018

Higher revenues and improved AUM are likely to aid Principal Financial's (PFG) results in Q2. However, increase in expenses might be a spoiler.

• PFG Quick QuotePFGNegative Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Q2 Earnings: Is a Beat in Store?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 23,2018

Higher revenues and better-than-expected organic growth might drive Arthur J. Gallagher's (AJG) Q2 earnings performance. However, rising expenses might be a dampener.

• AJG Quick QuoteAJGPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 23,2018

Weak underwriting results and rising expenses might affect Cincinnati Financial's (CINF) Q2. However, improved premiums and higher net investment income are likely to be tailwinds.

• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• CINF Quick QuoteCINFPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Can Higher Premiums Drive Torchmark's (TMK) Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 23,2018

Higher premiums at the Life Insurance and Health segments plus better investment results might aid Torchmark in (TMK) Q2.

• TMK Quick QuoteTMKPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Chubb Limited (CB) Q2 Earnings: Is a Beat in the Cards?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 20,2018

Premium growth as well as better investment results are likely to drive Chubb's results (CB) in Q2.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• CB Quick QuoteCBPositive Net Change
• ALL Quick QuoteALLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change

Markel or XL Group: Which Insurer to Bet on Post Q1 Results?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 23,2018

On a comparative assessment, we try and find out which stock, Markel (MKL) or XL Group (XL) is a more attractive pick pertaining to fundamentals.

• RLI Quick QuoteRLIPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• MKL Quick QuoteMKLPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

XL Group (XL) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Up Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 03,2018

XL Group (XL) benefits from bottom-line growth and higher premiums in Q1.

• RLI Quick QuoteRLIPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• TRV Quick QuoteTRVPositive Net Change

Will Higher Premiums Drive XL Group's (XL) Q1 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 30,2018

Better investment results and premium growth are likely to aid XL Group's (XL) Q1 earnings. However, escalating expenses and a massive cat loss might be dampeners.

• CI Quick QuoteCIPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGPositive Net Change
• NGHC Quick QuoteNGHCPositive Net Change

Arthur J. Gallagher's Buyout Adds Capabilities to Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 10,2018

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) intends to expand its transportation business with Integrity Transportation buyout. This will further help the company consistently ramp up its inorganic growth profile.

• AJG Quick QuoteAJGPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• STC Quick QuoteSTCPositive Net Change

White Mountains to Own Bulk Stake in NSM Insurance for $388M

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 03,2018

White Mountains' (WTM) integration of NSM Insurance Group into its portfolio will aid the acquirer to add capabilities to the same as well as improve the company's operations.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• STC Quick QuoteSTCPositive Net Change
• FNF Quick QuoteFNFPositive Net Change

Arthur J. Gallagher Boosts Inorganic Growth With Buyout

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 02,2018

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) continues to ramp up its inorganic growth profile with McGregor & Associates acquisition.

• AJG Quick QuoteAJGPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• STC Quick QuoteSTCPositive Net Change