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Daily Highlights: 10/30/09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:15 GMT

Asian Stocks rise as earnings, Japan jobless data, stoke growth optimism.Bank of Japan keeps benchmark rate at 0.1%, stops buying corporate debt.Dollar falls for fourth month against Euro, US growth aids risk demand.Japan central bank forecasts 3 years of deflation as it ends emergency credit steps.[More...]

AOC, MMC, WSH: Top Three Insurance Brokers Look To Outperform The Market

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Top three insurance brokers are likely to persuade regulators to reinstate contingent commission that was banned in 2005 for conflict-of-interest concerns. Moreover, operating conditions in the insurance industry are improving. In my view, the tide is at least turning in favor of the top three insurers.[More...]

Expect Health Care Costs To Rise

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:36:09 GMT

Cost to employers for health care plans is expected to rise 10.5% within the next 12 months primarily as a result of rising costs, increasing demand for services and an aging population. Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation (AOC), surveyed about 60 health insurers around the country. The study found that average health care costs are expected to increase 10.5% in the next year, down slightly from last year’s increase forecast of 10.6%. Costs of prescription drugs are expected to increase 9.3%, slightly lower than the 9.4% trend rate in the prior year. The specialty pharmacy trend rate is 13.2%, up from 12.4% in the prior year.[More...]

Broad Stock Rally Holds Despite Late-Day Concessions

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Stocks end firmer but well off session highs following a late-day pullback. Health care and some tech stocks were the day's laggards and contributed to the trim for otherwise substantial gains today.[More...]

There's Always An Opportunity With Options

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:53:26 GMT

Is this the beginning of an even larger bull rally or is this the end of a bear rally? Or could this be the start of a long sideways move, creating a lengthy period of 'wait and see,' until a clear catalyst can get the market moving convincingly in one direction or another? I'm sure these questions are asked by millions of people everyday. And while it would be great to know what THE answer is, it may not be all that necessary to make money in the market, especially if you're an options investor. Know Your Options While it's important to plan for the inevitable market rebound (the market won't go down or sideways forever), not all stocks are created equal. Regardless of the overall market direction, some stocks will go up, some will go down and some will just go sideways. And that's perfectly alright.[More...]

Wall Street Closes Higher On Better Than Expected Economic Data, Alcoa Soars

Fri, 01 May 2009 23:19:48 GMT

US stocks finished flat finished with gains on Friday after better than expected economic data spurred optimism that the recession is easing.[More...]

US Stock Futures Rise On Economic Optimism, Chevron Eyed

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:09:52 GMT

US stock futures climbed on Friday ahead of key economic data, amid hopes that the recession is easing.[More...]

Ten Comments On The Current Market Melange

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:31:00 GMT

1) I like PartnerRe — they invest in their people; they limit their risks; they keep their balance sheet strong. So it was with pleasure when I saw they had bought back the majority of some of their their junior debt at 50+ cents on the dollar. Good move.2) The short-term performance model for financial stocks recommends insurance brokers and reinsurers here. No surprise, because both of them face little risk on the asset side of the balance sheet. For insurance brokers, short–term performance favors BRO, AOC, and EHTH. For reinsurers, short-term performance favors VR, RNR, GLRE, and AWH. Personally, I would consider BRO and AWH. Very soundly run firms.3) There are troubles with life insurers [More...]

Weekly Review (02-02-2009 to 02-06-2009)

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:45:04 GMT

US stocks finished with solid weekly gains on hopes that the massive stimulus plan and bank rescue package will bolster the US economy.[More...]

Wall Street Surges On Stimulus Optimism, BofA Soars

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:44:00 GMT

US stocks rallied on Friday after a worse than expected jobs data spurred speculation that the US Senate will quickly pass the massive stimulus plan in order to pull the economy out of deepening slump.[More...]

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:03:00 GMT

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Daily Highlights: 10/30/09

AOC, MMC, WSH: Top Three Insurance Brokers Look To Outperform The Market

Expect Health Care Costs To Rise

Broad Stock Rally Holds Despite Late-Day Concessions

There's Always An Opportunity With Options

Wall Street Closes Higher On Better Than Expected Economic Data, Alcoa Soars

US Stock Futures Rise On Economic Optimism, Chevron Eyed

Ten Comments On The Current Market Melange

Weekly Review (02-02-2009 to 02-06-2009)

Wall Street Surges On Stimulus Optimism, BofA Soars

Plan your shopping strategy with this guide, Thursday's edition full of ad inserts

Scooping up deals: Area establishment will open early Black Friday to feed eager shoppers

Employees to pay more for health insurance

Bank Boards Assess Changing Pay Dynamic

Employer-provided healthcare costs go up

Odyssey Moon assembles 'dream team'

Starting Up in a Down Economy: STARTING UP A BUSINESS IN A DOWN ECONOMY

Aon's CEO got 2008 pay valued at $11.6 million

Huasna Oil-Drilling Plan is Withdrawn ? for Now: Australian Company Doesn't Want the County to Consider the Permit for Oil Exploration Until It Has Completed a Full Environmental Review

Aon Partners With Crowe Paradis

Employers Face 10.5 Percent Health Care Cost Increases, Says Aon Consulting

Aon Consulting Hires Research Director for Global Research Center

HRO Today Magazine Names Aon Consulting's Recruitment Process Outsourcing Practice to List of Top RPO Providers

Increasing Regulation and Economic Volatility Key Catalysts for Risk Management in the Food System, Agribusiness and Beverage Industry, Says Report from Aon Analytics

Aon Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Aon Consulting Announces U.S. Assistant Vice President Promotions

Employers Express Doubts About Employer Mandate and Government-Sponsored Public Plan, Says Aon Consulting Survey

Aon Declares Quarterly Dividend

Entertainment Industry Veteran Joins Aon's Entertainment Practice

Chief Medical Officer Joins Aon Consulting's Health & Benefits Practice

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