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How Safe Is Cincinnati Financial's Dividend?
The insurance business goes through wild swings, with long periods of quiet profits punctuated by major catastrophic events that put pressure on the entire industry. Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:....
Why Genworth Financial, Inc. Shares Were Rocked to the Tune of a 13% Loss
Shares of Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW), one of the largest players in long-term care insurance, shed 13% of its value during Monday's trading session after it and its potential acquirer, China....
3 Retiree Stocks You'll Want to Buy Now
Building a strong base of dependable dividend-paying stocks can drastically cut down on financial sources of stress in your nonworking years and help you get the most out of your retirement.With....
Short-Sellers Take Aim at Health Insurance Innovations Again, Sending Shares Crashing 24% Today
Health Insurance Innovations (NASDAQ: HIIQ) shareholders have endured a horrible September that included short-sellers questioning the long-term viability of its business model and most recently,....
3 Stocks the Smartest Investors are Buying Right Now
Figuring out which stocks to buy is hard, but perhaps harder still is figuring out when it's a smart time to buy them. Fortunately, our Motley Fool investors are here to help. We asked three of....
Expect Higher Dividends Before 2017 Ends From These 3 Stocks
Many of the best dividend stocks in the market have impressive track records of growing their payouts over time. A select few have even gotten to the point at which investors can predict exactly....
Here's Why Third Point Reinsurance Is Soaring Today
Bermuda-based reinsurer Third Point Reinsurance (NYSE: TPRE) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index on September 26, 2017, replacing food producer Sanderson Farms. Sanderson Farms is....
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden, oder?
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden – grundsätzlich. Manchmal geht es jedoch nicht ohne eine kleine und kurzfristige Überbrückung. In diesem Fall sollte man auf die Kosten achten und die....
Everything You Should Know About Insurance, Healthcare Coverage, and Medicare
In this week's financials edition of Industry Focus, guest analyst Kristine Harjes and longtime Motley Fool contributor and personal-finance expert Dan Caplinger talk about the basics of....
Float! Was ist das und wie wurde Warren Buffett damit reich?
Float! Was ist das und wie wurde Warren Buffett damit reich?
In Vorbereitung auf eine tolle Ausarbeitung mit meinen Blog-Kollegen möchte ich heute einen Beitrag über den viel zitierten Float von....
Right and Wrong Business Reactions to Irma, Plus Some International Moves on Global Warming
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer, and Motley Fool Options and Pro Canada's Jim Gillies start with a quick delve into their expectations....
3 Dividend Stocks You'll Wish You'd Bought 10 Years From Now
Buying solid dividend stocks and holding them over the long term is arguably the best way patient investors can predictably generate wealth over the long term. But the task of identifying the....
Should I Buy Travelers Stock Despite Hurricanes Harvey And Irma?
If history is our guide, then policy demand and premium pricing strength following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could make it the perfect time to buy shares in property and casualty insurer....
Why Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance Innovations, and Investors Real Estate Trust Slumped Today
Tuesday was another positive day on Wall Street, with major benchmarks adding to their gains from Monday. A lack of bad news from North Korea and in-line damage estimates from Hurricane Irma's....
Despite Assurances, Health Insurance Innovations Is Crashing 15% Today
Yesterday, short-sellers suggested Health Insurance Innovations (NASDAQ: HIIQ) was overvalued because of investigations into its marketing practices, questions regarding its licensure, and insider....
Why Health Insurance Innovations Dropped 21.9% Today
After short sellers suggested the company is overvalued because of investigations into its marketing practices, questions regarding its licensure, and insider selling, Health Insurance Innovations....
Why Universal Insurance Holdings Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) are trading higher by about 15.5% as of 1:01 p.m. EDT, as investors believe Hurricane Irma-related losses will come in lower than estimated at....
Why Mallinckrodt, Universal Insurance Holdings, and Cellectis Slumped Today
Tuesday was not a good day on Wall Street, as the major market indexes closed with losses of in the neighborhood of 1%. Uncertainties surrounding North Korea continued to dominate investors'....
The Most Important Health Insurance Chart You'll Ever See
It's no secret that health insurance costs are ridiculously high. Six states even claim average premiums for individual coverage of over $400 per month. However, that high number doesn't tell the....
2 Top Dividend Stocks in Property Insurance
The property insurance market, more commonly referred to as the property and casualty or P&C market, comprises all the major insurance services outside of health and life insurance. As you....
What's Causing Health Insurance Innovations to Drop 12% Today?
After the Trump administration said it will cut spending on ads for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, by 90% and reduce payments to third parties that help individuals select health insurance....
Aflac Quacks the Code for Growth
AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) shareholders have had plenty to cheer about in 2017. This year, the company's stock price has increased almost 15%, a good deal better than the S&P 500's return....
How Much Does the Average American Pay for Healthcare?
The cost of healthcare has risen much faster than inflation alone can explain. Healthcare spending in 2007 came to $7,700 per person in the U.S., and by 2015 that number had risen 29% to $9,990....
3 Stocks That Could Make or Break Carl Icahn's Portfolio
Carl Icahn, the activist investor and recently resigned advisor to President Donald Trump, is known for high-profile investments such as Herbalife, which has received lots of attention over the....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
The latest earnings season is fading like a hot August sunset. As we're now moving out of the period, we're seeing fewer dividend raises from noted companies. Typically, what lies ahead is a fairly