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KIE Crossed over Its Moving Averages on November 16, Trending Up
On November 23, shares of KIE closed at $72.38, above its 100-day, 50-day, and 20-day moving averages of $70.07, $70.06, and $71.73, respectively.

Why Assurant Has a Positive Outlook despite a Weak 2017
Assurant’s (AIZ) revenue fell 27% and 18% in 2016 and 9M17, respectively.

Analyzing Assurant’s Dividend Yield
Assurant’s dividend yield Assurant’s (AIZ) 48% dividend per share growth has been followed by 4% growth in 2017. Its stock price has risen 7.8% YTD (year-to-date), compared with 15% growth in 2016, which explains the recent flattening of its dividend yield curve. Whereas constant innovation has created new risks in every domain, high tax rates have been […]

A Look at Assurant, Another Top Dividend Grower
Assurant’s revenue and earnings in 2015 and 2016 Assurant’s (AIZ) revenue fell 1% and 27% in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Its US revenue rose in 2015 before falling in 2016, and its international revenue fell in both years, along with its net earned premiums, net investment income, and net realized gains on investments. Its fees and other […]

Assurant and Nielsen Holdings Rose on October 18
Assurant (AIZ), a global provider of risk management products and services, was one of the S&P 500’s top gainers on October 18, 2017.

Dividend Yield of Aflac
This year marks Aflac’s (AFL) 35th successive year of dividend growth. But its operating cash flow has shown a declining trend over the years.

Understanding PCE Inflation, the Ultimate US Rate Hike Spoiler
According to the April 2016 meeting minutes, policymakers expect the rise of inflation to be gradual, though core inflation sped up in early 2016.

KIE Trades above Its Moving Averages: How Does SPY Compare?
KIE is the most liquid insurance ETF available in the country and is also among the cheapest, with an expense ratio of 0.35%.

The Effect of an Interest Rate Reversal on Insurance Companies
Interest rates are a key performance driver for life insurance companies. They affect their margins, hedging costs, and product sales.

Why Banks Rallied on February 12 but Could Not Offset Weekly Losses
The S&P500 Index gained by 2% on Friday, February 12, led by gains in bank stocks. But for the week, markets closed in the red, falling by 0.7%.

KIE Is Trending Upward after Crossing Its Moving Averages
On November 25, 2015, KIE closed at $72.23, above its 100-day, 50-day, and 20-day moving averages of $70.07, $70.06, and $71.73, respectively.

US Financial Sector Performance Review, Week Ended September 11
The savings and loans subgroup performed best in XLF in the week ended September 11. It rose 2.31% in value, while the diversified financial services subgroup rose 1.17%.

Ace Merges with Chubb to Create Insurance Giant
Shares of Chubb Group (CB) surged by 26.12% on July 1 on news of an acquisition by global property giant Ace (ACE).