Dernières nouvelles pour Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) Stock

Marsh & McLennan

Marsh McLennan is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (a management and economic consultancy). About half of its revenue is generated outside the US.

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Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.09%. Currently, Marsh &amp; McLennan has a market capitalization of $112.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MMC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,108.08 today based on a price of $229.63 for MMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marsh &amp; McLennan's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732543245_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.

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$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,100 Today

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden reinstates Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Outperform and announces $242 price target.

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Evercore ISI Group Reinstates Outperform on Marsh & McLennan, Announces $242 Price Target

Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $236 to $246.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $246

Marsh &amp; McLennan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.30 million shares sold short, which is 1.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 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.
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<h3>Marsh &amp; McLennan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731514522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Marsh &amp; McLennan has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Marsh &amp; McLennan'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>, Marsh &amp; McLennan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.40%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Marsh & McLennan?

Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.31%. Currently, Marsh &amp; McLennan has a market capitalization of $108.69 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MMC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,141.67 today based on a price of $221.31 for MMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marsh &amp; McLennan's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730145614_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.

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $217 to $228.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $228

UBS analyst Brian Meredith maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $255 to $259.

UBS Maintains Buy on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $259

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $209 to $212.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Underperform on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $212

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $212 to $211.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Marsh & McLennan, Lowers Price Target to $211

Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMC/earnings">earnings on Thursday</a>.
Marsh &amp; McLennan reported quarterly earnings of $1.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.57 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.70 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate.
John Doyle, President and CEO, said: &#8220;This was a milestone quarter for Marsh McLennan as we delivered strong results and announced the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services. Our performance demonstrated continued momentum, with 5% underlying revenue growth, 110 basis points of margin expansion and adjusted EPS growth of 4%, or 11% excluding a one-time tax benefit a year ago. We remain on track for another great year in 2024.&#8221;
M&amp;T Bank shares fell 0.4% to trade at $198.04 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on M&amp;T Bank following earnings announcement.
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<li>RBC Capital analyst Scott Heleniak maintained Marsh &amp; McLennan with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from $232 to $242.</li>
<li>Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintained Marsh &amp; McLennan with a Neutral and raised the price target from $220 to $230.</li>
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Marsh & McLennan Following Upbeat Earnings

Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $220 to $230.

Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $230

RBC Capital analyst Scott Heleniak maintains Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $232 to $242.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Marsh & McLennan, Raises Price Target to $242

A semiconductor rally pushed the S&amp;P 500 to new all-time highs on Thursday, with strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) boosting tech sentiment after a weak report from ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41383732/stock-of-the-day-taiwan-semiconductor-breaks-out-as-buyers-push-prices-higher">earlier in the week.</a>
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) jumped 2.3%, leading sector gains. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) hit fresh record highs, reaching $141 per share during the morning session.
The Nasdaq 100 outperformed major indices, while small caps underperformed as the Russell 2000 faced resistance at a key technical level. The Dow briefly touched a record high of 43,289 points before pulling back slightly.
On the macro front, September retail sales exceeded expectations, and jobless claims fell last week, reinforcing views of strong economic resilience. However, this also slightly hit hopes for Fed rate cuts as economists voiced doubts about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41386234/strong-september-retail-sales-put-feds-next-move-in-doubt-interest-rate-cuts-are-">need for further easing in November.</a>
The U.S. dollar strengthened, with the dollar index (DXY) climbing to levels last seen in early August. The euro fell 0.4% as the European Central Bank cut interest rates amid weak economic data and ongoing disinflation.
Gold prices, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), rose 0.5%, setting new records despite rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield gained 8 basis points to 4.10%, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) slid 1.6%, marking its worst session since early August.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.4%, taking a breather after four consecutive sessions of gains.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % change</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,304.26</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,865.46</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,231.61</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.25</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 0.4% to $584.45.</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;inched 0.4% higher to $432.52.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 0.7% to $494.15.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $226.02.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1%. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Semiconductor stocks rallying Thursday on the heels of strong TSM earnings were Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), up 4%; Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>), up 4%; Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), up 3.6% and Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), up 3.1%.</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) soared over 7% to fresh record highs after a strong quarterly report. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings included CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), down 6%; Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), up 0.1%; Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), up 2%; Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), down 2.5%; Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), up 6%; Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), down 3%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), up 0.1%; Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), down 12%; Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), up 8%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), down 1.2%; M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>), up 5%; Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), down 1.8% and KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), down 1.5%.</li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close include Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), Crown Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>). </li>
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Chipmakers Rally, Nvidia Smashes Records On TSMC Blowout Earnings, Gold Hits All-Time Highs: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Technology stocks, specifically chipmakers, could lead from the front on Thursday as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41373163/nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-q3-revenue-earnings-beat-amid-rising-demand-for-ai-chips"> stellar third-quarter earnings report </a>from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is triggering positive sentiment toward all artificial intelligence plays. Oil prices have rebounded and gold traded at a fresh record, while bond yields held steady ahead of a slew of market-moving data that include retail sales, a regional manufacturing activity index, industrial production, and jobless claims.
Earnings news could provide an offsetting impact in the eventuality of the market construing the economic data as inclement. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the first among the mega-cap earnings due after the market close and the results could evince interest among traders and set the tone for the tech reporting season.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up 0.42% to $584.76 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 0.83% to $495, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Small-caps ripped higher on Wednesday, extending their recent gains amid hopes of a benign economic environment but the major averages opened on a tentative note. Solid earnings reports from financial companies and strong gains by real-estate and utility stocks helped the major indices close firmly in the green.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned solidly higher immediately after spending the better part of the session above the unchanged line. The 30-stock blue-chip average ended at a fresh high, although it did not have enough momentum to break above its Oct. 15 intraday high of 43,277.78.
The S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite had a lackluster first-half before picking up momentum in the afternoon. 
Of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sector classes, only communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined in Wednesday&#8217;s session.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+0.28%</td>
<td>18,367.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+0.47%</td>
<td>5,842.47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+0.79</td>
<td>43,077.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.64%</td>
<td>2,286.68</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts:
Delving into the small-cap rally that has been on, LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist Adam Turnquist said after being stuck in a consolidation phase over the past few months, small-caps have picked up some momentum in recent sessions, with the growth outlook recently improving — underpinned by better-than-feared labor market conditions — and increased visibility into Fed rate cuts, he said.
The strategist noted that the Russell 2,000 Index, or RTY, has rallied off the lower end of its rising price channel. &#8220;Recent strength in the banking space — the RTY's largest sector by weighting — has further supported small caps,&#8221; he said.
Technically, a close above 2,275 would confirm a breakout from its current symmetrical triangle and leave&nbsp;the 2021 highs (2,243)&nbsp;as the next resistance hurdle to clear, Turnquist said, adding that momentum indicators have also recently turned bullish, adding to the evidence of a topside breakout.
&#8220;Despite the improving absolute performance, the RTY vs. S&amp;P 500 ratio chart still remains in a downtrend and below its declining 200-day moving average (DMA),&#8221; he said. A close above the July highs would validate a trend reversal in favor of small caps outperforming, he added.
Meanwhile, a fund manager thinks AI-levered companies could be defensive plays. Louis Navellier said, &#8220;Semiconductor demand has become the new proxy for global growth trends, being incorporated into almost everything, and also has geopolitical implications with technology export controls in place and China continuing to saber rattle about taking Taiwan back.&#8221;
&#8220;The upshot here is the inference that AI will still have legs even if we slide into a global recession in &#8217;25,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the weekly jobless claim report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment insurance to come in at 260,000 in the week ended Oct. 12, up from 258,000 in the previous week.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department will release its September retail sales report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimates call for a 0.3% month-over-month increase in headline retail sales and a more modest 0.1% rise in retail sales, excluding the volatile auto sales. This compares to 0.1% increases for both in August.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed is due to release the results of its manufacturing survey at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The diffusion index of business activity is expected to rise from 1.7 in September to 3 in October.</li>
<li>The Federal Reserve will release its industrial production report for September at 9:15 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate models a 0.2% month-over-month decline in industrial output compared to 0.8% growth in August. </li>
<li>The Commerce Department&#8217;s business inventories report, due at 10 a.m. EDT, is expected to show a 0.3% month-over-month increase in business inventories for August, slightly slower than July&#8217;s 0.4% increase.</li>
<li>The National Association of Home Builders will release its housing market index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. The headline index, which measures confidence among homebuilders, is expected to rise a point from September to 42. A reading below 50 suggests a lack of confidence.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly oil inventories report at 11 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is scheduled to auction four- and eight-week bills at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
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<li>Other stocks moving on earnings are CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) (down about 5%) Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) (down nearly 6%), and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) (up over 3%).</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (BX), Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), and M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) are among the noteworthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies reporting ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Netflix, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>), WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>), and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) climbed over 7.7% on the news that Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) might be interested in buying the company.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) plunged over 15% on a common stock offering.</li>
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Crude oil futures are reversing course and were up modestly after their recent pullback and gold futures traded at a record. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped over 1% over the past 24 hours and was at a sub-$67K level.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield was little changed at 4.036%.
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European stocks traded in the green in the early hours, thanks to earnings optimism.
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Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.57 by 3.82 percent. This is a 3.82 percent increase over earnings of $1.57 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.70 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 5.85 percent increase over sales of $5.38 billion the same period last year.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index surging to a record close during the session.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) shares gained 6.5% after the bank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41354865/morgan-stanley-q3-earnings-institutional-securities-sees-momentum-total-client-assets-surpass-7-5t-">topped market estimates</a> for both earnings and revenue. United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41358280/united-airlines-posts-upbeat-earnings-joins-morgan-stanley-u-s-bancorp-and-other-big-stocks-moving-h">reported</a> stronger-than-expected quarterly results.
On the economic data front, export prices in the U.S. declined by 0.7% month-over-month in September, exceeding market estimates of a 0.4% fall. Import prices declined by 0.4% from the previous month in September.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, financials, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, communication services and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 337 points to 43,077.70 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.47% to 5,842.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28% to close at 18,367.08 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), and Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) today.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $3.64 per share on revenue of $11.49 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Travelers shares gained 0.9% to $242.95 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter. The company posted adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share, beating market estimates of 28 cents per share. Alcoa shares climbed 6% to $44.61 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $5.12 per share on revenue of $9.77 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $701.61 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Wednesday. The company said it shipped 3.2 million tons of steel during the third quarter and generated cash flow from operations of $760 million. Steel Dynamics shares gained 1.9% to $132.26 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.61 per share on revenue of $5.70 billion before the opening bell. Marsh &amp; McLennan shares rose 0.5% to $228.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.76%. Currently, Marsh &amp; McLennan has a market capitalization of $111.68 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MMC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,254.28 today based on a price of $227.10 for MMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marsh &amp; McLennan's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729096273_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Marsh & McLennan Stock In The Last 15 Years

Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-10-17. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Marsh &amp; McLennan will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.61. 
The announcement from Marsh &amp; McLennan is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 0.31% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Marsh &amp; McLennan's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>2.80</td>
<td>1.63</td>
<td>1.39</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.41</td>
<td>2.89</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>1.57</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729087359_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Marsh &amp; McLennan's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Marsh &amp; McLennan were trading at $226.06 as of October 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 18.7%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Marsh &amp; McLennan</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 Marsh &amp; McLennan.
Analysts have given Marsh &amp; McLennan a total of 7 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $231.29, indicating a potential 2.31% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher and Brown &amp; Brown, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>For Aon, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $351.91, indicating a potential 55.67% upside.</li>
<li>Arthur J. Gallagher received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $289.4, implying a potential 28.02% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Brown &amp; Brown, with an average 1-year price target of $108.45, indicating a potential 52.03% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher and Brown &amp; Brown, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer 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>Marsh &amp; McLennan</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>5.87%</td>
<td>$2.77B</td>
<td>8.72%</td>
</tr>
<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>Brown &amp; Brown</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$569M</td>
<td>4.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Marsh &amp; McLennan ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Discovering Marsh &amp; McLennan: A Closer Look</h3>
Marsh McLennan is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (a management and economic consultancy). About half of its revenue is generated outside the US.
<h3>Key Indicators: Marsh &amp; McLennan's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Marsh &amp; McLennan showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 5.87% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Marsh &amp; McLennan's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 18.08%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.72%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Marsh &amp; McLennan's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.34%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Marsh &amp; McLennan's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.15.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Marsh &amp; McLennan visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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