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Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average enters the week in the spotlight with four of the 30 component stocks set to report quarterly earnings results this week. Here's a look at the company's reporting and what investors should expect. Goldman Sachs Kicks Things Off Financial giant Goldman Sachs (NYSE:...

While Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK), his investing legacy lives on and is highlighted by some of the top stock positions owned by the conglomerate. One of Buffett's favorite stocks saw shares added in two of the four quarters in 2025, a move that is...

Insurance costs for tankers entering the Persian Gulf have surged dramatically as geopolitical tensions escalated around the Strait of Hormuz. The spike centers on the Additional War Risk Premium (AWRP), the insurance surcharge vessels must pay to enter conflict-exposed waters. Before the U.S....

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) could become the next leader of the Department of Homeland Security, as he was named recently the nominee to replace Kristi Noem by President Donald Trump. A current member of the Senate, Mullin has been an active stock trader in recent years. Markwayne Mullin's...

Earnings season is picking up steam as some of the market's biggest publicly traded companies report quarterly financial results this week and into the weeks ahead. This week’s lineup features 35 S&P 500 names and four members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Here's a look at the four...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the valuation figures for Berkshire Hathaway’s position in Chubb. Investing legend Warren Buffett has made numerous blockbuster bets on stocks during his time leading Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). One of the more...

AI-powered insurance company Lemonade Inc (NYSE:LMND), which recently raised guidance for the fiscal year, is working more closely with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicle owners to insure their vehicles. Could the move pay off? • Lemonade stock is trading near recent highs. What’s...

Health insurance company UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has had a rally in shares in the third quarter, helped by news of Warren Buffett taking a stake. An earnings report Tuesday before market open could continue the rally or see shares give back some gains. Here are the earnings estimates, what...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett may have shocked some investors when he revealed a stake in health insurance company UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH). While shares of the insurance company are down year-to-date, Buffett has helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) post an impressive...

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett celebrates his 95th birthday on Saturday, which is his last birthday while serving as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK). Buffett announced earlier this year that he will be stepping down from the CEO role after decades leading the...

Insurance company Root Inc (NASDAQ:ROOT) reported fourth-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Root reported fourth-quarter revenue of $326.7 million, beating a Street consensus estimate of $291.0 million according to data from Benzinga...

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sent shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) lower with a tweet alleging overstated profits, which comes as the health insurance company faces more scrutiny after the death of an executive. What Happened: The health insurance sector faces pressure after the killing of...

The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has left the internet divided, with some showing sympathy for murder suspect Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and charged in last week's shooting death. What Happened: Following the death of Thompson, insurance companies have been in the spotlight...

A McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) restaurant in Pennsylvania became the location of a police arrest for the suspect now charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest, which came from customers and employees recognizing suspect Luigi Mangione from surveillance photos released...