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Investing.com – Russia stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Power, Telecoms and Mining sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Moscow, the MOEX Russia Index rose 0.20%.

The best performers of the session on the MOEX Russia Index were VK Company Ltd (MCX:VKCO), which rose 5.28% or 14.40 points to trade at 286.90 at the close. Meanwhile, ROSSETI PJSC (MCX:FEES) unchanged 4.02% or 0.00 points to end at 0.07 and OZON (MCX:OZON) was up 3.90% or 149.50 points to 3,985.50 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were MMC NORILSK NICKEL PJSC (MCX:GMKN), which fell 0.78% or 1.00 points to trade at 128.90 at the close. Sberbank Rossii PJSC (MCX:SBER) declined 0.35% or 1.06 points to end at 301.79 and PhosAgro PJSC (MCX:PHOR) was down 0.33% or 22.00 points to 6,564.00.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Moscow Stock Exchange by 163 to 74 and 15 ended unchanged.

The Russian Volatility Index – RVI, which measures the implied volatility of MOEX Russia Index options, was down 2.50% to 32.75 a new 1-month low.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 0.14% or 5.85 to $4,238.35 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January rose 1.37% or 0.81 to hit $59.76 a barrel, while the February Brent oil contract rose 1.07% or 0.67 to trade at $63.34 a barrel.

USD/RUB was down 0.50% to 77.21, while EUR/RUB fell 2.29% to 88.48.

The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.23% at 99.02.

Investing.com -- Insurance stocks have shown remarkable resilience and growth potential in today’s market environment, with several standouts offering compelling investment opportunities. According to WarrenAI analysis using Investing Pro’s metrics, these five insurers represent the strongest positions in the sector based on fair value, technical indicators, and growth prospects.

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Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) emerges as the premier insurance investment, boasting the highest fair value upside among peers at an impressive 25.8%. Trading at $294.95, Chubb demonstrates strong technical indicators with "buy" signals across nearly all timeframes. The global insurance giant has delivered solid financial performance with 12.4% revenue growth in 2024, maintaining healthy profitability metrics including a 15.0% return on equity and 11.5% return on invested capital. Analyst sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with price targets reaching $340 and dominant "Outperform" ratings. The company’s quarterly dividend of $0.97 per share (1.3% yield) further reinforces its financial health.

Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) secures the second position as a technology-driven growth leader in the insurance space. At $226.77, Progressive shows 21.4% fair value upside potential while having delivered an exceptional 185.9% total return over five years. The company’s competitive edge comes from its telematics leadership and efficient marketing approach in auto insurance. Recent performance has been stellar, with net income surging 107% year-over-year in October 2025 and policies in force growing by 12%. Trading at a forward P/E of 12.7x against projected EPS growth of 24.1% in 2025, Progressive continues attracting "Buy" ratings with targets up to $320.

The presents a compelling value opportunity at $209.11 with 17.8% fair value upside. The company stands out for its financial strength, boasting a 25.8% return on equity while trading at an attractive forward P/E of just 7.1x. Allstate’s recent performance has been impressive, with Q3 earnings per share of $11.17 dramatically exceeding the $7.43 forecast. Its 15-year dividend growth streak and 1.9% yield add to its appeal for income-focused investors.

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) represents a turnaround story with more cautious upside at $76.80. Despite analyst targets averaging $88.05, WarrenAI’s fair value analysis indicates a potential 3.4% downside risk. AIG shows mixed signals with strong EPS growth forecast for 2025 (121.2%) but a modest 5% return on equity. The company offers a 2.2% dividend yield and substantial capital return plans, though profitability concerns remain.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) rounds out the top five as a defensive play with dividend strength. Trading at $109.06, Aflac shows limited fair value upside of 3.4% but compensates with a 2.3% dividend yield and impressive five-year total return of 167.6%. As a dividend aristocrat, Aflac appeals to income-oriented investors, though 2025 EPS forecasts show a potential 19.2% decline. Technical indicators present a mixed picture, with strength in monthly timeframes but weakness in shorter periods.

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