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		<title>(JEC) Jacobs Engineering Group Earns New Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/02/jec-jacobs-engineering-group-earns-new-contracts-2/87906</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the global economy dwindles over fears of European crisis harming industrial growth, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) takes a bold step forward in the besieged continent; receiving a framework contract from Electricite de France (EDF). The contract will offer owner engineering services in support of gas infrastructure projects across Europe, within a duration of four years. Jacobs will be providing a wide range of management, consultancy and design services. These include – project management; permitting and administration; specifications and conceptual design; procurement; and supervision of construction. In a nutshell, infrastructure development for natural gas storage, distribution through gas pipelines, underground storage facilities and regasification terminals, fall within the scope of the framework project awarded by EDF. With this contract win, Jacobs is expected to expand the scope of services ]]></description>
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		<title>(RLI) RLI Corporation Continues Expansion</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/rli-rli-corporation-continues-expansion/87675</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RLI Corp. (RLI) continues to benefit from its business expansion drive, extensive product offerings, strong local branch network and focus on specialty insurance lines. The company scores strongly with the rating agencies and remains focused on returning value to its shareholders through dividend increase and share buybacks. However, these positives are somewhat dwarfed by RLI Corp’s exposure to cat losses and pressurized Casualty segment. We thus remain Neutral on the company. RLI Corp. is one of the industry’s most profitable property-casualty writers with a strong local branch office network, broad range of product offerings, and focus on specialty insurance lines. Also, RLI Corp. remains focused on expanding its business with diversifying into new avenues. With business expanding, the company’s gross premium written increased almost 17%. Also, underwriting profits in the third ]]></description>
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		<title>(RLI) RLI Corporation Analyst Downgrades Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/rli-rli-corporation-analyst-downgrades-shares/77911</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading RLI Corp. (RLI) to Neutral from Outperform as its Casualty segment continues to remain under pressure owing to difficult economic conditions, especially in construction and transportation-related coverages. The Casualty segment was under pressure owing to difficult economic conditions, especially in construction and transportation-related coverages. General Liability, the largest product of the company under the Casualty segment, has remained soft over the past several quarters. Nearly 50% of the General Liability book relates to the construction industry. RLI Corp.’s Casualty business is traditionally characterized by higher combined ratios and longer-tailed liabilities, which could pressure its overall underwriting margins in the long term. This business is price sensitive and therefore the continued decay in premium rates is raising additional concerns. Also, the Surety segment is reporting basically flat premium ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/l-loews-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-2/76435</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are retaining our Neutral rating on Loews Corporation (L), as the company’s performance was weighed down by Lower earnings at Diamond Offshore reflecting reduced day rates and utilization coupled with slightly lower earnings at CNA Financial Corporation. Loews Corporation reported first-quarter 2011 adjusted net income of 89 cents per share, marginally the Zacks Consensus Estimate and lower from the year-ago earnings of 97 cents. Counting on the positives, CNA Financial&#8217;s agreement to transfer its legacy asbestos and pollution liabilities to National Indemnity, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, BRKB) effectively eliminates CNA&#8217;s asbestos and pollution reserve risk, as well as any reinsured dispute and credit risk, thereby reducing earnings volatility. Also, CNA’s merger with CNA Surety, which is expected to complete by the end of June this year, will help ]]></description>
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		<title>(RAA) Insurance Industry Stock Update &#8211; May 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/raa-insurance-industry-stock-update-may-2011-industry-outlook/73446</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 01:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After enduring stress with respect to pricing pressure and reduced insured exposure through mid-2009, the overall health of the U.S. insurance industry has improved to some extent in recent quarters. Though the market turmoil forced many companies to take immense write-downs, the worst of the crisis appears to be now behind us. However, long-lasting soft market conditions, shrinking businesses, a still-high unemployment rate and legislative challenges are threatening insurers’ ability to rebound to the historical growth rate. The industry continues to be challenged by subdued pricing and premium volume growth in a perked up economy as well as a massive health care restructuring. Though there are signs of economic recovery, its sluggish pace is expected to continue at least through 2011. Also, structural economies of scale have pushed the industry ]]></description>
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		<title>(WRB) W.R. Berkley Sees A.M. Best Debt Rating Action</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/12/wrb-w-r-berkley-sees-a-m-best-debt-rating-action/71317</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best reiterated issuer credit ratings (ICR) and debt ratings of “a-” on senior unsecured notes and “bbb” on trust preferred securities of  W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB). The outlook for all ratings is stable. A.M. Best’s ratings reflect a favorable debt-to-capital ratio for Berkley that stood at 32% as of December 31, 2010, at the higher end of the company’s target range of 25%?35%. Though the rating agency expects tough property/casualty operating environment to exert pressure on underwriting results in 2011, it believes Berkley is strongly positioned to deliver solid earnings. The rating agency also reiterated the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and ICR of “aa-” of Berkley Insurance Group, Admiral Insurance Group, Berkley Regional Group and Nautilus Insurance Group and their respective property/casualty members. A.M. Best also ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/28/l-loews-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/69891</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are retaining our Neutral rating on Loews Corporation (L), as higher net investment income from limited partnerships, coupled with favorable net prior year development at CNA and improved results from the company’s trading portfolio were offset by net investment losses and lower earnings at Diamond Offshore Drilling due to lower utilization and drilling suspension in the Gulf of Mexico. Loews Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2010 adjusted net income of $1.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 and substantially ahead of $0.83 in the prior-year quarter. CNA Financial&#8217;s agreement to transfer its legacy asbestos and pollution liabilities to National Indemnity, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, BRKB) will effectively eliminate CNA&#8217;s asbestos and pollution reserve risk, as well as any reinsured dispute and credit risk, thereby reducing earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Earns Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services Upgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/15/l-loews-earns-standard-poors-ratings-services-upgrade/62309</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services (S&#38;P) upgraded the outlook on Loews Corporation (L) to &#8220;positive&#8221; from &#8220;stable&#8221;. The rating agency also affirmed the investment-grade counterparty credit rating of “A”. Based on Loews’ strength of cash flows coupled with solid earnings to service debt as well as meet financial obligations, the rating agency raised the outlook. Loews’ third quarter operating earnings were way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.  However, results fell short of the prior-year quarter due to decline in limited partnership income at the subsidiaries of the company like CNA Financial, coupled with lower earnings at Diamond Offshore Drilling on account of lower utilization and drilling suspension in the Gulf of Mexico. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2010 is 81 cents per share. For full years 2010 and ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Company News for November 1, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/01/aapl-company-news-for-november-1-2010-corporate-summary/57200</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/01/aapl-company-news-for-november-1-2010-corporate-summary/57200#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Baker Hughes (NYSE:BHI) posted third quarter earnings of $0.54, $0.07 better-than-expected, on an 83% revenue surge to $4.1 billion, up from Street estimates of $3.8 billion • Humana (NYSE:HUM) beat estimates by $0.35 with third quarter adjusted earnings of $2.01, versus estimates of $1.66, on an inline, 9.2% revenue increase to $8.4 billion • Corning (NYSE:GLW) reported third quarter earnings of $0.51, off by one penny, on in-line revenues of $1.6 billion, a 6.4% YoY decline • Loews (NYSE:L) reported third quarter earnings of $0.13 off estimates of $0.33 on revenues of $3.7 billion, down from estimates of $3.8 billion • CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) posted a third quarter loss of $0.66, topping estimates by $0.02 • Cooper Tire &#38; Rubber (NYSE:CTB) reported third quarter results $0.76 up from estimates of $0.60 on revenues of $883 ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMPH) American Physicians Service Group Earnings Beat Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/03/amph-american-physicians-service-group-earnings-beat-estimates/46219</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/03/amph-american-physicians-service-group-earnings-beat-estimates/46219#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Physicians Service Group Inc.’s (AMPH) second-quarter operating earnings of 88 cents per share comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents per share. The company had earned 82 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. The improvement in results reflects the decrease in total expenses and revenue growth, partially offset by a decline in net premium earned. Further, the company experienced strong policyholder retention and a decrease in pending claims. Quarter in Detail Including the after-tax effects of realized investment gains and losses and other-than-temporary impairments, American Physicians earned a net income of $6.2 million or 90 cents per share in the quarter, compared with a net income of $4.9 million or 70 cents per share in the prior-year period. Revenues were up 3% year over year at ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Quarterly Earnings Beat on Bottom Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/02/l-loews-quarterly-earnings-beat-on-bottom-line/46055</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loews Corporation (L) reported its second-quarter 2010 net income of 87 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents. Results compare favorably with 78 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Net income was $366 million compared with $340 million in second quarter 2009. Excluding net investment gains of $1 million, net income of Loews was $365 million compared with $518 million in second quarter 2009. The prior-year quarter incurred net investment losses of $178 million. The decrease in income before investment gains was due to lower net investment income at CNA Financial Corporation (CNA), as lower limited partnership income was partially offset by favorable prior-year development; lower earnings at Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO), due to lower dayrates and utilization; and less favorable results from the trading ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Corporation Reports Shy of Expectations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loews Corporation’s (L) fourth quarter income from continuing operations came in at 94 cents per share, 2 cents below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents. However, the results were significantly better compared to the year-ago quarter’s results when the company had reported a loss of $2.20 per share. For full-year 2009 Incorporatedome from continuing operations was $566 million or $1.31 per share, compared to a loss of $182 million or 38 cents per share in 2008. Loews reported a 39.3% year-over-year increase in revenues to $3.82 billion in the quarter. Better results at Loews reflect improved investment results at its investment subsidiary, CNA Financial Corp. (CNA). The results were also positively impacted by gains from the sale of CNA&#8217;s common stock holdings in Verisk Analytics Inc. However, results were ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Corporation Upgraded by Analysts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/11/l-loews-corporation-upgraded-by-analysts/20299</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on the shares of Loews Corp. (L) to Neutral. The company’s third-quarter earnings of $1.08 per share was well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 87 cents a share. Loews reported a loss of 33 cents a share in the year-ago quarter. The improved earnings were driven by increased investment income and a considerable reduction in investment losses at CNA Financial Corp. (CNA), besides strong results at Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (DO). While the spin-off of Lorillard in 2008 eliminated the company’s overhang of tobacco litigation and the strong rebound in investment income is impressive, we think that the continuation of a stressed economic environment will have a restrictive effect on the top-line growth of the company. The recent financial market appreciation bodes well ]]></description>
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		<title>(L) Loews Corporation Reports Profit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/02/l-loews-corporation-reports-profit/19461</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loews Corporation’s (L) third quarter income from continuing operations came in at $1.08 per share compared to a loss of 33 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results primarily reflected a 26% year-over-year increase in revenues. The improved results were driven by increased investment income and a considerable reduction in investment losses at CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) and strong results at Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (DO). Also, the results reflect a strong rebound in investment income, primarily from improved limited partnership results. CNA Financial Corporation’s operating income increased to $304 million from $76 million in the prior-year period. Diamond Offshore experienced a strong quarter with $170 million of earnings, up 17% year-over-year. However, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP’s (BWP) earnings decreased to $9 million from $31 million in the year-ago period. Reported ]]></description>
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