06:40 PM EDT, 10/27/2025 (MT Newswires) -- CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows: AWK and WTRG announced the largest water utility merger in U.S. history, an all-stock deal valued at ~$40B market cap and ~$63B enterprise value, with targeted Q1 2027 closing. AWK...

(Reuters) -Insurance and asset management company Principal Financial ( PFG ) reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by increased premiums and stronger fee income. Demand for insurance products has sustained despite higher borrowing costs, as both businesses and households remain focused on safeguarding against potential risks. Besides, still-high interest rates have boosted insurers' income from fixed-income investments....

(Reuters) -Australia's AUB Group ( AUBBF ) said on Tuesday it had granted Swedish private equity EQT exclusive access to its books after receiving a takeover offer which values the insurance broking company at A$5.25 billion ($3.41 billion).  Under the proposal, EQT is offering A$45 per AUB share, which reflects a 25.1% premium to the Australian company's last close.  The A$45...

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Insurance and asset management company Principal Financial ( PFG ) reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by increased premiums and stronger fee income. Demand for insurance products has sustained despite higher borrowing costs, as both businesses and households remain focused on safeguarding against potential risks. Besides, still-high interest rates have boosted insurers' income...