Markel Caps an Exceptional First Half
Markel (NYSE: MKL) released second-quarter 2019 results on Tuesday after the markets closed, highlighting continued broad-based strength from each of its three core business segments -- investing, insurance, and the Ventures group of acquired companies -- and an accelerated increase in per-share book value. Shares of the diversified financial holding company are up around 3% since its release.
Let's dive in for a better idea of what drove Markel as it finished the first half of the year, as well as what we should be watching going forward.
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