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Progressive (PGR): Earnings Preview

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:18 GMT

Progressive Corp. (PGR) is expected to release its third quarter results before the market opens on Oct 14. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this stock is 33 cents per share. In the prior-year period, the company had reported earnings of 31 cents per share.[More...]

Fitch Cuts Progressive

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:34:54 GMT

Yesterday, Fitch Ratings downgraded Progressive Corp. (PGR) but not because of a deterioration of the company’s financial profile. Interestingly, the action was the result of a change in the agency’s rating criteria. Fitch cut Progressive’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'A+' from 'AA-' and Senior debt ratings to 'A' from 'A+'. However, the outlook assigned for all ratings is stable. The agency increased weightage on Progressive’s capital strength by focusing more on its estimated leverage ratios and its monoline character. According to Fitch, Progressive has high net premiums written to surplus and net leverage ratios compared to its peers, and this exposes its capital to unanticipated pricing errors. Additionally, the company maintains an “autos-only" policy and does not provide any other[More...]

Weekly Watchlist 01/05

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:21:00 GMT

Welcome back from the weekend! As the rest of the market returns from the holiday break, we should see more volume and volatility creep back into stocks. Only tomorrow will tell as to whether or not this is a positive or a negative for stock prices. At the moment, futures prices are trading slightly lower. The Dow is off by 44 points, the S&P down 5 points, and the Nasdaq is down 7 points. Crude oil is up another buck, trading at $47.30. As we talk technicals, take a look at a 5 day chart of the mini S&P futures contract. [More...]

Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:31:00 GMT

The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (IPCC), Zhongpin Inc. (HOGS), ViroPharma Inc. (VPHM) and Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. (SNDA). Powell Industries, Inc. ([More...]

Use oil wealth to improve soil health: Indian expert

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:49:00 GMT

Dr Pachauri, who is also chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) established by the World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Program, was the keynote speaker at the Alternative Energy Applications Conference hel
d in Kuwait from Nov 1 to 6 and spoke on the subject, 'Towards a Sustainable Energy Future.'
Internationally recognized as a leading global thinker and leader of research in the field of climate change and environment, Dr Pachauri on behalf of IPCC is also co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with former US vice-president Al Gore.

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Progressive (PGR): Earnings Preview

Fitch Cuts Progressive

Weekly Watchlist 01/05

Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers

Use oil wealth to improve soil health: Indian expert

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Infinity Property and Casualty Reports Strong Underwriting Results

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Second Quarter 2009 Results

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A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Infinity Property & Casualty Group and Its Members

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Infinity Property and Casualty Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Infinity Property and Casualty to Webcast Annual Shareholders' Meeting

Infinity Property and Casualty Reports a 25.1% Increase in Underwriting Income

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