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ERIE, Pa., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) will host a pre-recorded audio webcast with the financial community providing financial results for the third quarter on Friday, Nov 1st, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Erie Indemnity will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the market on Thursday, Oct 31st. The pre-recorded audio will be available on the company's Investor Relations website at www.erieinsurance.com/about/investors.aspx. To access the pre-reco ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. While many investors like to look for momen ...

Stocks with rising earnings estimates have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 year after year, whereas stocks with falling earnings estimates have underperformed the S&P 500 year after year. The Zacks Rank has made the process of identifying stocks with changing earnings estimates easy and very profitable. It's a reliable tool that helps you trade with confidence regardless of your trading style and/or risk tolerance. The Zacks Rank uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into ...

Investors are bracing for a volatile market this week as key economic data are set to be released, including job openings, jobless claims and the crucial nonfarm payrolls report. These labor market figures will likely influence the Federal Reserve's decision on its upcoming rate cut, which could vary from a standard adjustment to a more substantial reduction, impacting broader market dynamics. Given this uncertainty, constructing a portfolio of low-beta stocks may be prudent. In this regard, stocks like Eri ...

Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss. However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zack ...

Erie Indemnity (ERIE) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving. The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this insurance company, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimat ...

This pre-recorded call is the property of Erie Indemnity Company. It may not be reproduced or rebroadcast by any other party without the prior written consent of Erie Indemnity Company. Tim NeCastro Our impressive growth and customer retention, which stands at just over 91% for personal and commercial lines combined, underscore the strong value proposition we offer. Putting service above all else is always our top priority and customers notice. That's why we hold true to the principles that have shaped our ...

Erie Indemnity (ERIE) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.25 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 22.75%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance company would post earnings of $2.33 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.38, delivering a surprise of 2.15%. Over the last four quarters, th ...