Loews Corporation (NYSE:L) posted higher second-quarter earnings on Monday, supported by improved contributions from its insurance, pipeline and hospitality businesses, although the stock showed little reaction in pre-market trading. Shares of the diversified holding company were up 0.

Loews Corp (NYSE:L), the New York-listed conglomerate with interests in insurance, pipelines, hotels and packaging, reported second-quarter net income of $444 million as its smaller businesses picked up the slack from a weakening insurance market. That compares with $391 million a year...

Insurance provider CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 1.8% year on year to $3.83 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.18 per share was 12.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Why Loews stock is drawing fresh attention Loews (L) is back in focus after recent share price swings, with the stock up about 1% over the past day but showing declines over the past week, month, and past 3 months. That mixed near term performance contrasts with stronger year to date and 1 year total returns. As a result, some investors are reassessing how the company’s current valuation and fundamentals align with their own expectations and risk tolerance. See our latest analysis for...

Loews Corp (NYSE:L) reported lower first quarter 2026 earnings, with net income declining year-over-year amid weaker insurance underwriting results and higher corporate costs, even as its pipeline and hotel businesses posted gains. Shares of the conglomerate, which has business interests in...

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Insurance provider CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026 as sales only rose 1.1% year on year to $3.68 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.78 per share was 37.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.