Palomar’s High-Risk Insurance Strategy Is Paying Off Big

Palomar Holdings, a specialty insurer focusing on high-risk niches like earthquakes and floods, posted its strongest quarter with 42% growth in gross written premiums to $629.8 million and adjusted net income of $63 million. The company acquired Gray Surety to expand into surety bonds, funded by $450 million in new debt. While analysts remain bullish with a consensus Moderate Buy rating and 30% upside target, the rising combined ratio and increased leverage present risks.

05/29/2026, 11:27 AM • Investing

Cole Floyd Earns First Bass Pro Tour Win at Yuengling Light Lager Stage 5 at Beaver Lake Presented by YETI

Cole Floyd of Ohio won his first Bass Pro Tour championship at Beaver Lake, catching 24 bass weighing 56 pounds to edge Wesley Strader by 14 ounces and claim the $125,000 top prize. Floyd's victory came after a dramatic final period where he trailed before catching a decisive 1-11 pound bass with 12 minutes remaining.

05/03/2026, 8:54 PM • GlobeNewswire

Jacob Wheeler Earns 11th Bass Pro Tour Win at Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano

Jacob Wheeler won his 11th Bass Pro Tour event at Suzuki Marine Stage 4, catching 42 pounds, 13 ounces on Lake Brownwood to earn $125,000. Wheeler's wire-to-wire victory, which included winning the Qualifying Round on Lake O.H. Ivie, marks a Bass Pro Tour first. He now leads the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year race and continues his dominance with wins in four straight seasons.

03/29/2026, 8:34 PM • GlobeNewswire

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain, S&P 500 Slips As Investors Brace For Mega-Cap Earnings— Brand Engagement, Nucor In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday as investors await mega-cap earnings from tech giants and other major companies. The market is also bracing for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday, with markets pricing in a 97.2% likelihood of unchanged rates. Key movers include Baker Hughes (up on strong Q4 results), Sarepta Therapeutics (up on trial completion), and Brand Engagement Network (surging 221% on strategic partnership announcement). Analyst Mohamed El-Erian highlights the '2025 Paradox' of resilient markets amid geopolitical tensions.

01/26/2026, 8:41 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Slip As Investors Brace For Mega-Cap Earnings—Brand Engagement, Nucor In Focus

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday as investors await mega-cap earnings from tech giants and other major companies. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all posted modest losses in premarket trading. Key economic events this week include the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday and major corporate earnings reports. Gold prices surged near record highs while crude oil and Bitcoin traded lower.

01/26/2026, 5:36 AM • Benzinga

Drew Gill Wins MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage 1 on Lake Guntersville Presented by Mercury

Illinois pro Drew Gill won the season-opening Bass Pro Tour event on Lake Guntersville, catching 28 bass weighing 82 pounds, 4 ounces and earning $125,000. The 23-year-old dominated the championship round using forward-facing sonar technology, building a 24-pound lead in the first period before holding off strong challenges from Jacob Walker and Jacob Wheeler.

01/18/2026, 8:12 PM • GlobeNewswire

W R Berkley Sets Record Q2 Premiums

W. R. Berkley reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with record net premiums of $3.4 billion, net income rising 8.7% year-over-year, and maintaining disciplined underwriting amid evolving market conditions.

07/22/2025, 12:17 PM • The Motley Fool