Dernières nouvelles pour Aon (NYSE:AON) Stock

Aon is a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human resources solutions. Its operations are tilted toward its brokerage operations. Headquartered in London, Aon has about 50,000 employees and operations in over 120 countries.

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Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $394 to $440.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Aon, Raises Price Target to $440

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $325 to $380.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Aon, Raises Price Target to $380

<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4292490-1&amp;h=325971108&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aon.com%2Fen%2F&amp;a=Aon+plc">Aon plc</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths &amp; Armour. Upon completion of the transaction, Griffiths &amp; Armour will become wholly-owned by Aon UK Limited and is proposed to go to market as "Griffiths &amp; Armour, an Aon company".
The acquisition closely aligns with Aon's strategy to further expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. The combination will provide a greater breadth of solutions for clients across both Aon and Griffiths &amp; Armour with complementary strengths that create a platform for further growth in the UK, Ireland and beyond. Together, Aon and Griffiths &amp; Armour share a strong cultural alignment through an unwavering focus on clients and colleagues.

Aon To Acquire UK-Based Insurance Broker Griffiths & Armour; Financial Terms Not Disclosed

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.51%. Currently, Aon has a market capitalization of $80.39 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AON: If an investor had bought $1000 of AON stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,290.38 today based on a price of $371.71 for AON at the time of writing.
<h3>Aon's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730223012_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

$1000 Invested In Aon 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $385 to $415.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Aon, Raises Price Target to $415

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'Aon In Advanced Talks To Acquire ~£350 Million Griffiths & Armour' - Insurance Insider

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58933b2143eaaa0001698f54/meta-marshall">Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall</a> upgraded the rating for Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $71 to $72. Nutanix shares closed at $61.59 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Macquarie analyst Eugene Hsiao upgraded NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and announced a $6.6 price target. NIO shares closed at $5.26 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f71cb5efacff0001835807/elyse-greenspan">Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan </a>upgraded Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $315 to $377. AON shares closed at $375.44 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe upgraded the rating for Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announced a $227 price target. Dover shares closed at $186.98 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Melius Research analyst Conor Cunningham upgraded Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $56 price target. Alaska Air shares closed at $45.54 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan upgrades Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $315 to $377.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Aon to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $377

Stocks are ending the week on a high note, with tech leading the charge as investors position ahead of next week&#8217;s pivotal earnings releases from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-7">five of the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; stocks.</a>
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) will all report quarterly earnings between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.
Combined, nearly 45% of the S&amp;P 500 by market cap is set to report results next week, with other heavyweights including McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) continued its upward trajectory on Friday, rising 2.7% following a massive 21% jump on Thursday — its biggest one-day gain since May 2013.
The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.5% at midday trading in New York, while the Nasdaq 100 surged by 1.5%, fueled by semiconductor stocks. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, on track to end a six-week winning streak. The U.S. dollar strengthened further, with the DXY Index rising past the 104 mark, setting up for a fourth straight week of gains. Meanwhile, Treasury yields were steady. 
WTI crude rose 1.8%, driven by concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is up slightly at $67,695.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,500.56</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,839.28</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,219.60</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,271.11</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $582.19.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $423.18.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 1.3% to $498.83.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.2% up to $220.09.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 1.4%. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) rallied 7% to levels last seen in October 2021 on better-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) rallied over 10% after reporting record new lease bookings. </li>
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Other stocks reacting to earnings included:
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<li>Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>), down 0.13%</li>
<li>DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), down 1%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) up 7.6%, </li>
<li>Skechers U.S.A. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>) down 0.2%, </li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) up 7.6%, </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), up 11%</li>
<li>Edward Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>), down by 0.6%</li>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), down 10%, </li>
<li>Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), up 6%, </li>
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Tech Stocks Rally As Investors Await Magnificent 7 Earnings; Dollar Eyes Fourth Straight Positive Week: What's Driving Markets Friday?

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Aon shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS results.

Guidance

Aon Says Performance Through First Three Quarters Positions It Well To Deliver Full Year Results In Line With Financial Guidance

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.48 by 9.68 percent. This is a 17.24 percent increase over earnings of $2.32 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.72 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.69 billion by 0.73 percent. This is a 26.01 percent increase over sales of $2.95 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Aon Q3 2024 Adj EPS $2.72 Beats $2.48 Estimate, Sales $3.72B Beat $3.69B Estimate

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2024-10-25. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Aon will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.48. 
The market awaits Aon's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.15, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Aon's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.08</td>
<td>5.91</td>
<td>4.06</td>
<td>2.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>5.66</td>
<td>3.89</td>
<td>2.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729782036_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Aon's Stock</h3>
Shares of Aon were trading at $358.29 as of October 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 16.82%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Aon</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Aon.
The consensus rating for Aon is Neutral, based on 11 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $351.91, there's a potential 1.78% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Arthur J. Gallagher, Marsh &amp; McLennan and Brown &amp; Brown, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Arthur J. Gallagher, with an average 1-year price target of $289.4, indicating a potential 19.23% downside.</li>
<li>For Marsh &amp; McLennan, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $233.8, indicating a potential 34.75% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Brown &amp; Brown, with an average 1-year price target of $110.38, indicating a potential 69.19% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Arthur J. Gallagher, Marsh &amp; McLennan and Brown &amp; Brown, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Aon</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>18.35%</td>
<td>$1.63B</td>
<td>18.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arthur J. Gallagher</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>13.66%</td>
<td>$1.12B</td>
<td>2.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marsh &amp; McLennan</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>5.85%</td>
<td>$2.25B</td>
<td>5.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brown &amp; Brown</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$569M</td>
<td>4.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Aon ranks at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers, with the highest percentage at 18.35%. In terms of Gross Profit, Aon is also leading with $1.63B. However, Aon's Return on Equity is slightly lower compared to its peers, standing at 18.30%. Overall, Aon is positioned favorably compared to its peers in this analysis.
<h3>Discovering Aon: A Closer Look</h3>
Aon is a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human resources solutions. Its operations are tilted toward its brokerage operations. Headquartered in London, Aon has about 50,000 employees and operations in over 120 countries.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Aon</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Aon's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 18.35%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Aon's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.94%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Aon's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 18.3%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.14%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.16, Aon faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AON/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Aon visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Aon

Aon's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.56 million shares sold short, which is 2.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.68 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Aon Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728929719_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aon has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Aon's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aon's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(AON) - Analyzing Aon's Short Interest

B of A Securities analyst Joshua Shanker maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $345 to $375.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Aon, Raises Price Target to $375

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $300 to $315.

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Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $344 to $365.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden maintains Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $338 to $384.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Aon, Raises Price Target to $384

Singapore's proximity to China, Japan, and India, paired with world-class trade infrastructure and a stable political and regulatory landscape, cements its status as a premier business hub in the region. With English as an official language, communication, and navigation are furthermore effortless—Singapore can be regarded as the West's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/singap">gateway to Asia.</a>
That is Benzinga's take after attending <a href="https://milkeninstitute.org/events/asia-summit-2024">Milken Institute's Asia Summit</a> and <a href="https://www.token2049.com/">TOKEN2049</a>, held alongside the <a href="https://singaporegp.sg/en/">Formula One Singapore Grand Prix</a>. The events were a big draw, attracting tens of thousands and jamming the city-state country with traffic. Global leaders from the public and private sectors seized the opportunity to share how they navigate multipolarity and transformation; here are some key takeaways from Singapore.
Takeaway 1: Invest In China
At the Milken Institute's Asia Summit, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned of looming economic challenges, describing it as a "hundred-year storm." While U.S. assets may be fairly valued, they carry more risk to the downside. Accordingly, Dalio advised diversifying into Asia, with China offering significant potential for growth.
Lim Chow Kiat, CEO of GIC, the firm managing Singapore's foreign reserves, and Stephanie Hui, head of Private and Growth Equity in Asia Pacific, head of Asia Pacific Private Investing, and global co-head and co-chief investment officer of Growth Equity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, echoed Dalio's sentiment.
"You need to diversify into Asia," Hui said. "That's where the growth is."
Takeaway 2: Global Trade Order Disrupted
Peter Mandelson, the co-founder and president of Global Counsel and chairman of the International Advisory Board, focused on growing uncertainties around the global trading order and the shift towards a multipolar world, noting that "danger signals are flashing."
Jacqueline Poh, managing director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, pointed out that Southeast Asia—especially Singapore—is benefiting. While global trade as a percentage of GDP has decreased, foreign direct investment (FDI) has risen in Southeast Asia, with companies increasingly moving their global supply chain hubs to Singapore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/41084907/japans-nikkei-plummets-over-2-000-points-amid-change-of-guard-while-chinese-market-extends-stimulus">Japan&#8217;s Nikkei Plummets Over 2,000 Points Amid Change Of Guard, While Chinese Market Extends Stimulus-Driven Run: What&#8217;s Driving Sentiment In Asia</a>
Takeaway 3: Recruiting Beyond Universities
Anne Corona, CEO of AON PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) Asia Pacific, calls for a more diversified approach to recruitment, urging companies to look beyond universities. At the Milken Institute event, she emphasized that diverse talent pools can bring fresh perspectives and higher retention, with employees often expressing a stronger desire to learn and grow within.
Takeaway 4: Words To Motivate A Workforce
On the same panel, James Vowles, the team principal of Williams Racing, shared his approach to leadership, which focuses on trusting and empowering his team.
"My job is to put them on a pedestal and promote them to the world," he said. "They are remarkable individuals—let the world know that."
Takeaway 5: Walk Before Running In Crypto
Wrapping up Benzinga's coverage at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit, Crypto.com's President and Chief Operating Officer, Eric Anziani, expressed a more measured approach to making digital assets accessible to everyone worldwide.
"We like to set the foundation before we run," he explained. "Then we go aggressive and put our name out there," referencing Crypto.com's strategic approach to marketing, something its competitor OKX serendipitously nailed across the city after it unveiled the limited-edition ‘Legend Reborn' livery on the car that ended up winning the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
"If you look at crypto, for a large part of our existence, it's been a very engineering-lead industry," OKX's Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique shared during a TOKEN2049 panel alongside McLaren Racing driver Lando Norris. "We want to be remembered as a design and engineering-led technology company."
Takeaway 6: Crypto Moving To Horizontal Model
Sudhu Arumugam, chief product officer at M2 Exchange, envisions crypto adopting a horizontal model where exchange, clearing, and custody are separate. This approach, taken from traditional finance, would enable M2 to focus on doing what it does best: building an on-ramp into digital assets with new tools for spending, saving, and investing. Arumugam adds M2's offerings will cater to a broader range of users, including sophisticated participants looking to more efficiently capitalize on opportunities like pricing discrepancies between spot and futures markets.
"Only the professional trading firms and HFTs have been able to have access to that."
Takeaway 7: Crypto's Real-World Use Cases
Propy co-founder Denitza Tyufekchieva privately showcased how blockchain makes real estate transactions faster and safer. She explains that Propy automates processes like title transfers and escrow, allowing buyers to verify funds and complete purchases within minutes. Conversely, agents can lean on AI to cut paperwork and focus more on clients.
"We've built this transactional engine that allows the instant access of transfer of ownership and transfer of funds and everything to be recorded on-chain," Tyufekchieva said, noting Propy is building a single source on-chain registry for real estate ownership. "Our mission is to help end users buy and sell real estate quickly."
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