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National Western Life

National Western Life Group Inc is an insurance company that provides insurance products for the savings, protection, and retirement needs of policyholders. The company's product portfolio includes individual whole life, universal life and term insurance plans, and annuities. The company is organized into four operating business segments based on product types and geographic marketing areas: Domestic life insurance, International life insurance, Annuities, and ONL & Affiliates. The annuities segment contributes roughly half of the company's revenue, and the majority of the company's revenue is earned in the United States.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the fear level, but the index remained in the &#34;Fear&#34; zone on Tuesday.

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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones gaining around 200 points on Monday.

The Dow traded up 0.60% to 33,607.75 while the NASDAQ rose 0.51% to 13,499.46. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.71% to 4,339.00.

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	ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) shares jumped 106% to $2.3901 after the company announced an Australian regulator approved first commercial drone flights in populated areas and near people using ParaZero safety systems.


Why ParaZero Technologies Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 100%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Monday&#39;s Mid-Day Session

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National Western Life Group Inc

National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $20.82 per share. This is a 498.28 percent increase over earnings of $3.48 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $197.57 million in sales this quarter. This is a 29.45 percent increase over sales of $152.61 million the same period last year.

National Western Life Q1 EPS $20.82 Up From $3.48 YoY, Sales $197.57M Up From $152.61M YoY

National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(3.46) per share. This is a 171.05 percent decrease over earnings of $4.87 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $207.87 million in sales this quarter. This is a 28.84 percent increase over sales of $161.34 million the same period last year.

National Western Life Q4 EPS $(3.46) Down From $4.87 YoY, Sales $207.87M Up From $161.34M YoY

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the fear level, but the index remained in the &quot;Fear&quot; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/23/10/35154702/pepsico-likely-to-report-higher-q3-earnings-heres-a-look-at-recent-price-target-changes-by-the-most">zone on Tuesday.</a>
U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Crude oil futures gained more than 4% on Monday, while defense stocks rose sharply amid the conflict in the Middle East.
The bond market was closed on Monday for the Columbus Day holiday.
National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares gained more than 16% on Monday after the company inked a definitive merger deal with Prosperity Life Group for about $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 197 points to 33,604.65 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.63% at 4,335.66, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.39% at 13,484.24 during Monday&rsquo;s session.
At a current reading of 29.8, the index remained in the &quot;Fear&quot; zone on Monday, compared to a previous reading of 26.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones gaining around 200 points on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.60% to 33,607.75 while the NASDAQ rose 0.51% to 13,499.46. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.71% to 4,339.00.
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<h3>Leading and Lagging Sectors</h3>
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Energy shares rose by 3.5% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, consumer staples shares fell by around 0.5%.
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<h3>Top Headline</h3>
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The Palestinian militant organization Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel over the weekend. These attacks continued into Sunday and resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,100 people reported dead, including 700 Israelis, over 2,000 injured, and hundreds of civilians and military personnel held hostage in Gaza.
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<h3>Equities Trading UP</h3>
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ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/przo#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) shares shot up 105% to $2.3807 after the company announced an Australian regulator approved first commercial drone flights in populated areas and near people using ParaZero safety systems.
Shares of Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pev#NASDAQ">PEV</a>) got a boost, shooting 45% to $1.45. Phoenix Motor said its EdisonFuture subsidiary launched new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) solutions for green hydrogen products and production.
National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 15% to $478.30 after the company inked a definitive merger deal with Prosperity Life Group for about $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction.
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<h3>Equities Trading DOWN</h3>
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Shift Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sft#NASDAQ">SFT</a>) shares dropped 87% to $0.2381 after the company said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Shares of Kubient, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbnt#NASDAQ">KBNT</a>) were down 10% to $0.2469. On Oct. 2, Kubient reduced expenses by implementing an 36% reduction in the company&#39;s workforce.
Falcon&#39;s Beyond Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fbyd#NASDAQ">FBYD</a>) was down, falling 31% to $11.19. Falcon&rsquo;s Beyond Global closed its previously announced business combination with FAST Acquisition Corp. II.
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<h3>Commodities</h3>
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In commodity news, oil traded up 4.4% to $86.40 while gold traded up 1% at $1,864.30.
Silver traded up 0.8% to $21.90 on Monday while copper rose 0.6% to $3.6505.
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<h3>Euro zone</h3>
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European shares closed lower today. The eurozone&rsquo;s STOXX 600 fell 0.26% London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 slipped 0.03% while Spain&rsquo;s IBEX 35 Index fell 0.91% The German DAX fell 0.67% French CAC 40 fell 0.55%, while Italy&rsquo;s FTSE MIB Index fell 0.46%.
Industrial production in Germany fell by 0.2% month-over-month in August following a revised 0.6% decline a month ago.
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<h3>Asia Pacific Markets</h3>
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Asian markets closed mixed on Monday, with China&rsquo;s Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.44% and Hong Kong&rsquo;s Hang Seng Index rising 0.18%. India&rsquo;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, meanwhile, fell 0.6%.
China&#39;s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.12 trillion at the end of September compared to $3.16 trillion in the previous month.
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<h3>Economics</h3>
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There were no major U.S. economic releases Monday.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/przo#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) shares jumped 106% to $2.3901 after the company announced an Australian regulator approved first commercial drone flights in populated areas and near people using ParaZero safety systems.</li>
<li>HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hubc#NASDAQ">HUBC</a>) shares jumped 60.5% to $0.3836.</li>
<li>Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pev#NASDAQ">PEV</a>) climbed 48% to $1.48. Phoenix Motor said its EdisonFuture subsidiary launched new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) solutions for green hydrogen products and production.</li>
<li>Maris-Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtek#NASDAQ">MTEK</a>) shares climbed 21.1% to $1.2110. Maris-Tech announced&nbsp;its participation in the upcoming Milipol Paris 2023 at the Paris Norde Villepinte exhibition.</li>
<li>Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snt#NASDAQ">SNT</a>) surged 20.5% to $1.35.</li>
<li>AERWINS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/awin#NASDAQ">AWIN</a>) gained 19.5% to $0.1688. AERWINS Technologies said its board approved the establishment of a United States subsidiary in Los Angeles, California to pursue the redesign of its XTURISMO Ltd Edition prototype 1 hoverbike.</li>
<li>Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wint#NASDAQ">WINT</a>) climbed 13.3% to $1.3601.</li>
<li>Jin Medical International Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zjyl#NASDAQ">ZJYL</a>) rose 16% to $15.93.</li>
<li>T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ttoo#NASDAQ">TTOO</a>) climbed 17% to $0.3075.</li>
<li>Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vivk#NASDAQ">VIVK</a>) gained 15.6% to $0.96.</li>
<li>Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sgly#NASDAQ">SGLY</a>) jumped 15.3% to $0.68.</li>
<li>National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) climbed 13.8% to $474.69 after the company inked a definitive merger deal with Prosperity Life Group for about $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction.</li>
<li>U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/useg#NASDAQ">USEG</a>) climbed 12.2% to $1.38.</li>
<li>ContraFect Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cfrx#NASDAQ">CFRX</a>) surged 11.3% to $0.4454.</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>) gained 10.7% to $468.58. Defense stocks are rising as war breaks out in Israel and Gaza.</li>
<li>WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ww#NASDAQ">WW</a>) gained 9.9% to $11.47.</li>
<li>Turnstone Biologics Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsbx#NASDAQ">TSBX</a>) gained 9.4% to $2.56.</li>
<li>Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/slng#NASDAQ">SLNG</a>) rose 9.1% to $4.84.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) climbed 7.8% to $ 432.03 amid conflict in the Middle East.</li>
<li>Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpe#NYSE">CPE</a>) gained 6.8% to $35.94 as the Israel-Hamas conflict caused oil supply uncertainty.</li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Shift Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sft#NASDAQ">SFT</a>) shares fell 86.6% to $0.2551 after the company said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.</li>
<li>Falcon&#39;s Beyond Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fbyd#NASDAQ">FBYD</a>) dipped 31.4% to $11.10. Falcon&rsquo;s Beyond Global closed its previously announced business combination with FAST Acquisition Corp. II.</li>
<li>LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lqr#NASDAQ">LQR</a>) fell 27% to $0.28.</li>
<li>SaverOne 2014 Ltd (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/svre#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) fell 26% to $0.4703.</li>
<li>Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/whlr#NASDAQ">WHLR</a>) shares fell 21.8% to $1.00, after declining 18% on Friday.</li>
<li>Electriq Power Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eliq#NYSE">ELIQ</a>) fell 20.3% to $1.3540.</li>
<li>Vaccinex, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vcnx#NASDAQ">VCNX</a>) declined 20% to $0.8870.</li>
<li>MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/holo#NASDAQ">HOLO</a>) declined 18.8% to $0.9498.</li>
<li>Addex Therapeutics Ltd (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adxn#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) declined 16.6% to $0.3550. Addex announced plan to implement ADS ratio change.</li>
<li>Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/grom#NASDAQ">GROM</a>) fell 13.8% to $1.48.</li>
<li>Meiwu Technology Company Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wnw#NYSE">WNW</a>) fell 13.6% to $0.0992.</li>
<li>Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tngx#NASDAQ">TNGX</a>) fell 12.9% to $9.91.</li>
<li>Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nnox#NASDAQ">NNOX</a>) declined 11.7% to $6.53.</li>
<li>Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rptx#NASDAQ">RPTX</a>) fell 10.5% to $6.94.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xpev#NASDAQ">XPEV</a>) fell 9.6% to $16.41.</li>
<li>Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spru#NYSE">SPRU</a>) declined 9.5% to $4.0323.</li>
<li>Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pgy#NASDAQ">PGY</a>) declined 9.5% to $1.42.</li>
<li>Enviva Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eva#NYSE">EVA</a>) fell 9% to $5.27.</li>
<li>Kubient, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbnt#NASDAQ">KBNT</a>) shares fell 8.8% to $0.2498. On Oct. 2, Kubient reduced expenses by implementing an 36% reduction in the company&#39;s workforce.</li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aaoi#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) dipped 8.7% to $8.29.</li>
<li>Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/femy#NASDAQ">FEMY</a>) shares fell 8.5% to $1.8294.</li>
<li>Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lac#NYSE">LAC</a>) declined 8.4% to $10.52. Stifel initiated coverage on Lithium Americas with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $15.</li>
<li>Tempo Automation Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tmpo#NASDAQ">TMPO</a>) shares fell 8.1% to $0.1516 after gaining 18% on Friday.</li>
<li>Kamada Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmda#NASDAQ">KMDA</a>) declined 7.1% to $4.88.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mbly#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) fell 6.3% to $38.87 due to conflict in the company&#39;s home country, Israel.</li>
<li>Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrtx#NASDAQ">MRTX</a>) shares slipped 5.2% to $57.08 after Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bmy#NYSE">BMY</a>) announced plans to acquire the company in a deal worth up to $5.8 billion. JMP Securities and Jefferies downgraded Mirati Therapeutics following the announcement.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares fell 2.1% to $255.16. According to a Reuters report citing the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla sold 74,073 China-made vehicles in September, marking a decrease of 10.9% on a year-over-year basis.</li>
</ul>
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Why ParaZero Technologies Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 100%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Monday's Mid-Day Session

U.S. stocks pared some&nbsp;losses midway through trading, with the Dow Jones turning higher on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.09% to 33,437.08&nbsp;while the NASDAQ fell 0.30% to 13,390.61. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.01% to 4,308.36.
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<h3>Leading and Lagging Sectors</h3>
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Energy shares rose by 3.5% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, consumer discretionary shares fell by around 1.5%.
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<h3>Top Headline</h3>
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The Palestinian militant organization Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel over the weekend. These attacks continued into Sunday and resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,100 people reported dead, including 700 Israelis, over 2,000 injured, and hundreds of civilians and military personnel held hostage in Gaza.
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<h3>Equities Trading UP</h3>
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ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/przo#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) shares shot up 80% to $2.0898 after the company announced an Australian regulator approved first commercial drone flights in populated areas and near people using ParaZero safety systems.
Shares of Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pev#NASDAQ">PEV</a>) got a boost, shooting 30% to $1.2950. Phoenix Motor said its EdisonFuture subsidiary launched new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) solutions for green hydrogen products and production.
National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 15% to $479.00 after the company inked a definitive merger deal with Prosperity Life Group for about $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction.
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<h3>Equities Trading DOWN</h3>
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Shift Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sft#NASDAQ">SFT</a>) shares dropped 87% to $0.2403 after the company said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Shares of Kubient, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbnt#NASDAQ">KBNT</a>) were down 9% to $0.2498. On Oct. 2, Kubient reduced expenses by implementing an 36% reduction in the company&#39;s workforce.
Falcon&#39;s Beyond Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fbyd#NASDAQ">FBYD</a>) was down, falling 34% to $10.67. Falcon&rsquo;s Beyond Global closed its previously announced business combination with FAST Acquisition Corp. II.
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<h3>Commodities</h3>
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In commodity news, oil traded up 4.6% to $86.62 while gold traded up 1.1% at $1,864.70.
Silver traded up 0.9% to $21.92 on Monday while copper rose 1% to $3.6640.
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<h3>Euro zone</h3>
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European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone&rsquo;s STOXX 600 fell 0.20% London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 gained 0.09% while Spain&rsquo;s IBEX 35 Index fell 0.95% The German DAX fell 0.63% French CAC 40 fell 0.49%, while Italy&rsquo;s FTSE MIB Index fell 0.32%.
Industrial production in Germany fell by 0.2% month-over-month in August following a revised 0.6% decline a month ago.
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<h3>Asia Pacific Markets</h3>
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Asian markets closed mixed on Monday, with China&rsquo;s Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.44% and Hong Kong&rsquo;s Hang Seng Index rising 0.18%. India&rsquo;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, meanwhile, fell 0.6%.
China&#39;s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.12 trillion at the end of September compared to $3.16 trillion in the previous month.
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<h3>Economics</h3>
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There were no major U.S. economic releases Monday.
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Dow Edges Higher; National Western Life Shares Jump

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National Western shares are trading higher after the company, and Prosperity Life Group, announced a $1.9 billion cash merger.

U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones falling around 50 points on Monday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares jumped 13.8% to $474.69 after the company inked a definitive merger deal with Prosperity Life Group for about $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>) surged 10.7% to $468.58 as defense stocks gained amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ww#NASDAQ">WW</a>) climbed 9.9% to $11.47.
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) climbed 8.1% to $237.64 as defense stocks gained amid ongoing Israel-Hamas warfare.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) gained 7.8% to $432.03 amid conflict in the Middle East.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lhx#NYSE">LHX</a>) climbed 7.6% to $176.37&nbsp;amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ktos#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) gained 7.1% to $16.21.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hii#NYSE">HII</a>) climbed 6.9% to $216.55.
Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpe#NYSE">CPE</a>) rose 6.8% to $35.94 as the Israel-Hamas conflict caused oil supply uncertainty.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pten#NASDAQ">PTEN</a>) gained 6.7% to $13.15 after Citigroup upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $15 to $18.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cnq#NYSE">CNQ</a>) rose 6.4% to $65.32 as the Israel-Hamas conflict caused oil supply uncertainty.
Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrcy#NASDAQ">MRCY</a>) gained 5.5% to $38.32.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hal#NYSE">HAL</a>) jumped 5.1% to $40.66. Halliburton Company and Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clb#NYSE">CLB</a>) announced a strategic alliance aimed at expediting the delivery of comprehensive digital rock data solutions in the U.S.
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National Western Life Group Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares are trading higher by around 14% after the company inked a definitive merger deal with&nbsp;Prosperity Life Group&nbsp;for about&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/10/n35143847/national-western-and-prosperity-life-group-announce-1-9-billion-cash-merger" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">$1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction</a>.
As per the deal, each issued and outstanding NWLI Class A and Class B common shares will be converted into the right to receive $500 in cash at the merger closure.&nbsp;
The merger consideration represents an 87.1% premium to the unaffected Class A Common Stock share price of $267.29 on May 16, 2023, and a 20% premium over NWLI&#39;s closing price on October 6, 2023.&nbsp;
The merger, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, is expected to close in H1 2024 upon meeting certain customary closing conditions.
&quot;The acquisition of National Western represents a significant milestone in the continued expansion of our insurance business. We look forward to welcoming National Western to Prosperity Life Group. National Western&#39;s capabilities will further complement our ambition to deliver a compelling value proposition to our policyholders and the company,&quot; stated Nicholas von Moltke, President and CEO of Prosperity Life Group.
As of June 30, 2023, NWLI&#39;s cash and equivalents stood at&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://nwl-edge.nationalwesternlife.com/nwlgi-com/NWLGI%20Form%2010-Q%20June%202023.pdf" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">$291.8 million</a>.&nbsp;
National Western stockholders that collectively own common shares representing approximately 29.7% of the total voting power of the company&#39;s common shares have executed voting and support agreements with S. USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. (SUSA), an affiliate of Prosperity Life Group.
Price Action: NWLI shares are up 13.39% at $473.05 premarket on the last check Monday.

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As part of the agreement, each issued and outstanding share of National Western common stock will be converted into the right to receive $500 in cash at closing of the merger. The merger consideration of $500 per share of National Western's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (the "Merger Consideration") represents an 87.1% premium to the unaffected Class A Common Stock share price of $267.29 on May 16, 2023, as well as an 11.8% premium over National Western's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of October 6, 2023. The merger has received the unanimous approval of National Western's Board of Directors.
Nicholas von Moltke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prosperity Life Group, said, "The acquisition of National Western represents a significant milestone in the continued expansion of our insurance business. We look forward to welcoming National Western to Prosperity Life Group. National Western's capabilities will further complement our ambition to deliver a compelling value proposition to our policyholders and the company."
Ross R. Moody, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of National Western, said, "This is an exciting moment in National Western's history. I would like to thank our board of directors, particularly our strategic opportunities committee of independent directors, which conducted a thorough review of a range of strategic alternatives and possible business opportunities to maximize value for our stockholders. The transaction provides clear and immediate value for our stockholders at an attractive premium."
The merger is expected to close in the first half of 2024. It is subject to certain customary closing conditions for a transaction of this type, including approval by National Western's stockholders, antitrust clearance and receipt of insurance regulatory approvals. National Western stockholders that collectively own common shares representing approximately 29.7% of the total voting power of the Company's common shares (including 99% of the Company's Class B Common Stock) have executed voting and support agreements with&nbsp;SUSA. Under these voting and support agreements, each of these stockholders has agreed to vote all common shares owned by that stockholder in favor of the Merger Agreement and against any alternative transactions.
National Western will file a current report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") containing a summary of the terms and conditions of the proposed acquisition, as well as a copy of the Merger Agreement and the form of voting and support agreement.

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<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Marpai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRAI#NASDAQ">MRAI</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.93% to $0.94 during Tuesday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, Marpai's stock is trading at a volume of 8.1K, which is 6.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>Intl General Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGIC#NASDAQ">IGIC</a>) shares increased by 1.13% to $10.72. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 164.6K shares, making up 211.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $500.8 million. </li>
<li>Abacus Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABL#NASDAQ">ABL</a>) stock increased by 1.09% to $9.26. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 3.1K shares, making up 6.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $583.0 million. </li>
<li>National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares rose 1.09% to $461.01. Trading volume for National Western Life's stock is 13.6K as of 13:40 EST. This is 110.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. </li>
<li>Enstar Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESGRO#NASDAQ">ESGRO</a>) stock rose 0.87% to $24.2. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 4.2K, which is 55.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>Bright Health Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHG#NYSE">BHG</a>) stock moved upwards by 0.7% to $8.61. Bright Health Gr's stock is trading at a volume of 5.9K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 4.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $69.3 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Conifer Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNFR#NASDAQ">CNFR</a>) stock declined by 11.15% to $1.39 during Tuesday's regular session. Conifer Holdings's stock is trading at a volume of 180 shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 6.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $16.9 million. </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) stock declined by 10.57% to $2.69. The current volume of 119.1K shares is 245.5% of Reliance Global Group's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 million. </li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) stock declined by 7.33% to $4.91. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 133.5K shares, making up 87.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $125.7 million. </li>
<li>NI Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NODK#NASDAQ">NODK</a>) stock declined by 4.71% to $12.16. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 4.1K, which is 49.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $265.1 million. </li>
<li>Oscar Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>) shares fell 4.56% to $6.28. As of 13:40 EST, Oscar Health's stock is trading at a volume of 4.1 million, which is 227.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares decreased by 4.44% to $1.19. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 700.6K, which is 96.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $196.6 million. </li>
</ul>
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Insurance Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session

National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $8.38 per share. This is a 3.68 percent decrease over earnings of $8.70 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $186.12 million in sales this quarter. This is a 58.86 percent increase over sales of $117.16 million the same period last year.

National Western Life Q2 EPS $8.38 Down From $8.70 YoY, Sales $186.12M Up From $117.16M YoY

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.91% to $26.69 during Friday's regular session. Trading volume for Trupanion's stock is 455.9K as of 13:40 EST. This is 29.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>Global Indemnity Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBLI#NYSE">GBLI</a>) shares increased by 5.77% to $34.06. Trading volume for Global Indemnity Group's stock is 33.1K as of 13:40 EST. This is 348.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $464.5 million. </li>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares increased by 4.72% to $1.89. Trading volume for SelectQuote's stock is 325.9K as of 13:40 EST. This is 21.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $314.1 million. </li>
<li>FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGF#NASDAQ">FGF</a>) shares moved upwards by 3.12% to $1.65. As of 13:40 EST, FG Finl Gr's stock is trading at a volume of 1.6K, which is 11.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.0 million. </li>
<li>Bright Health Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHG#NYSE">BHG</a>) shares increased by 2.12% to $12.51. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 14.8K, which is 5.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $99.4 million. </li>
<li>Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) shares increased by 1.98% to $23.59. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 1.3 million, which is 74.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) shares fell 2.8% to $7.29 during Friday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 31.0K shares, making up 59.0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $419.5 million. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) shares fell 2.65% to $8.48. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 1.7K, which is 12.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>eHealth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHTH#NASDAQ">EHTH</a>) stock decreased by 2.05% to $7.67. Trading volume for eHealth's stock is 125.4K as of 13:40 EST. This is 25.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $209.8 million. </li>
<li>National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares decreased by 1.92% to $416.85. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 2.5K shares, making up 19.0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 billion. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) shares decreased by 1.63% to $10.02. As of 13:40 EST, Crawford's stock is trading at a volume of 16.7K, which is 15.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>NI Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NODK#NASDAQ">NODK</a>) stock fell 1.36% to $13.86. The current volume of 3.8K shares is 37.7% of NI Holdings's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $288.9 million. </li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Insurance Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) shares moved upwards by 2.93% to $393.62 during Wednesday's regular session. National Western Life's stock is trading at a volume of 5.9K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 49.0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) stock moved upwards by 2.37% to $4.74. Trading volume for Reliance Global Group's stock is 3.6K as of 13:40 EST. This is 3.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.7 million. </li>
<li>Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXBR#NASDAQ">OXBR</a>) stock rose 2.32% to $1.95. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 8.2K shares, making up 55.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $11.2 million. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) stock rose 2.13% to $8.14. As of 13:40 EST, Fanhua's stock is trading at a volume of 34.9K, which is 72.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $460.9 million. </li>
<li>F&amp;G Annuities &amp; Life (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FG#NYSE">FG</a>) shares moved upwards by 2.07% to $23.17. F&amp;G Annuities &amp; Life's stock is trading at a volume of 67.4K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 28.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 billion. </li>
<li>HCI Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCI#NYSE">HCI</a>) stock increased by 1.55% to $61.44. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 20.1K, which is 31.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $526.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) stock fell 5.56% to $3.74 during Wednesday's regular session. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 45.7K, which is 30.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $99.2 million. </li>
<li>FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGF#NASDAQ">FGF</a>) stock decreased by 3.43% to $1.69. FG Finl Gr's stock is trading at a volume of 18.5K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 152.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $17.4 million. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) stock declined by 3.39% to $10.29. Trading volume for Crawford's stock is 18.1K as of 13:40 EST. This is 16.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>eHealth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHTH#NASDAQ">EHTH</a>) stock decreased by 3.33% to $7.85. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 122.9K shares, making up 24.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $218.6 million. </li>
<li>Mercury General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) stock declined by 3.32% to $29.47. Trading volume for Mercury General's stock is 60.9K as of 13:40 EST. This is 28.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. </li>
<li>James River Gr Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JRVR#NASDAQ">JRVR</a>) stock fell 2.69% to $18.11. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 87.0K shares, making up 47.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $683.1 million. </li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Insurance Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Intraday Session

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>F&amp;G Annuities &amp; Life (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FG#NYSE">FG</a>) shares rose 9.65% to $22.82 during Tuesday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 139.0K shares, making up 59.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 billion. </li>
<li>Citizens (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIA#NYSE">CIA</a>) stock increased by 5.55% to $2.47. Trading volume for Citizens's stock is 30.0K as of 13:40 EST. This is 26.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $123.1 million. </li>
<li>National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) stock rose 3.39% to $379.99. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 5.8K, which is 48.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>Fanhua (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANH#NASDAQ">FANH</a>) shares increased by 3.18% to $8.1. As of 13:40 EST, Fanhua's stock is trading at a volume of 30.9K, which is 64.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $465.8 million. </li>
<li>Fidelity National Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) stock increased by 3.04% to $35.38. Trading volume for Fidelity National Finl's stock is 579.5K as of 13:40 EST. This is 44.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $9.6 billion. </li>
<li>Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) shares rose 2.92% to $194.9. As of 13:40 EST, Primerica's stock is trading at a volume of 67.5K, which is 48.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $7.0 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Root (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) stock decreased by 4.79% to $10.46 during Tuesday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, Root's stock is trading at a volume of 204.6K, which is 60.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $147.8 million. </li>
<li>United Insurance Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UIHC#NASDAQ">UIHC</a>) stock decreased by 4.22% to $4.55. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 130.6K shares, making up 19.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $197.8 million. </li>
<li>Maiden Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHLD#NASDAQ">MHLD</a>) stock fell 4.21% to $2.05. As of 13:40 EST, Maiden Hldgs's stock is trading at a volume of 56.8K, which is 19.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $211.6 million. </li>
<li>Oscar Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>) stock declined by 2.93% to $8.12. The current volume of 690.9K shares is 17.9% of Oscar Health's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>MBIA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBI#NYSE">MBI</a>) stock decreased by 2.9% to $8.22. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 299.2K shares, making up 56.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $451.7 million. </li>
<li>Huize Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUIZ#NASDAQ">HUIZ</a>) shares fell 2.31% to $1.27. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 21.9K shares, making up 8.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $66.0 million. </li>
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<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro</a> following are the gainers and losers in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/">Insurance</a> industry for today's Intraday session. 
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) shares rose 3.0% to $9.95 during Thursday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 62.1K shares, making up 78.9% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>Hallmark Financial Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALL#NASDAQ">HALL</a>) stock increased by 2.88% to $4.28. Hallmark Financial Servs's stock is trading at a volume of 3.5K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 23.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $7.7 million. </li>
<li>Genworth Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNW#NYSE">GNW</a>) shares rose 2.46% to $5.62. Trading volume for Genworth Finl's stock is 1.8 million as of 13:40 EST. This is 45.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.6 billion. </li>
<li>National Western Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWLI#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>) stock rose 2.08% to $390.0. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 4.1K, which is 37.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>American Financial Group, Inc. 5.625% Subordinated Debentures due 2060 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFGD#NYSE">AFGD</a>) stock rose 2.03% to $22.49. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 521, which is 7.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
<li>Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) shares increased by 2.01% to $8.61. Trading volume for this security as of 13:40 EST is 4.9K, which is 37.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares decreased by 7.02% to $1.72 during Thursday's regular session. As of 13:40 EST, SelectQuote's stock is trading at a volume of 628.7K, which is 35.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $287.4 million. </li>
<li>eHealth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHTH#NASDAQ">EHTH</a>) stock declined by 5.58% to $6.61. Trading volume for eHealth's stock is 208.7K as of 13:40 EST. This is 36.0% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $181.7 million. </li>
<li>GoHealth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOCO#NASDAQ">GOCO</a>) shares declined by 4.6% to $17.23. As of 13:40 EST, GoHealth's stock is trading at a volume of 35.0K, which is 53.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $155.6 million. </li>
<li>ICC Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCH#NASDAQ">ICCH</a>) shares fell 4.46% to $15.67. As of 13:40 EST, ICC Holdings's stock is trading at a volume of 928, which is 102.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $49.5 million. </li>
<li>United Insurance Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UIHC#NASDAQ">UIHC</a>) shares fell 4.23% to $5.44. United Insurance Holdings's stock is trading at a volume of 114.4K shares as of 13:40 EST. This is 17.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $239.1 million. </li>
<li>Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) stock declined by 3.7% to $20.59. Trading volume for Trupanion's stock is 345.4K as of 13:40 EST. This is 28.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $849.2 million. </li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Insurance Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session

The most overbought stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to go short on these overvalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70.</a>
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwli#NASDAQ">NWLI</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>National Western Life reported a decline in first-quarter EPS. The company&rsquo;s stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWLI">52-week high of $427.96 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 88.18</li>
<li>NWLI Price Action: Shares of National Western Life fell 1.6% to close at $398.56 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esgr#NASDAQ">ESGR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>The company posted first-quarter net earnings of $424 million, or $24.79 per diluted ordinary share. Dominic Silvester, Enstar CEO, said, &ldquo;We had a solid start to 2023, delivering strong net earnings largely driven by positive performance in our investment portfolio. We continued to build on our M&amp;A successes from the prior year, entering into a $1.9 billion ground-up LPT with QBE, which we completed at the beginning of April, and a second USD $245 million transaction with RACQ, which we expect to close later this month.&rdquo; The company&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESGR"> stock has a 52-week high </a> of $271.39.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.94</li>
<li>ESGR Price Action: Shares of Enstar Group fell 1.3% to close at $264.83 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/prg#NYSE">PRG</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>PROG Holdings reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. &quot;We&#39;re pleased with our strong start to the year, with first quarter results exceeding expectations due to a favorable shift in our lease dispositions and the decisive actions we have taken to strengthen our portfolio and reduce our operating expenses,&quot; said PROG Holdings President and CEO Steve Michaels. The company has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRG"> 52-week high </a> of $33.38.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 74.07</li>
<li>PRG Price Action: Shares of PROG Holdings fell 1% to close at $32.77 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pags#NYSE">PAGS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on PagSeguro Digital with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $16. The company&rsquo;s 52-week high is $19.49.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.86</li>
<li>PAGS Price Action: Shares of PagSeguro Digital fell 0.8% to close at $12.34 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rdn#NYSE">RDN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Radian named Sumita Pandit as CFO. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RDN"> has a 52-week high </a> of $26.06.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 74.38</li>
<li>RDN Price Action: Shares of Radian Group fell 0.5% to settle at $25.75 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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National Western Life Group goes ex-dividend tomorrow

National Western Life Group GAAP EPS of $18.30, revenue of $156.7M

National Western Life Group Inc (NWLI) leads the Insurance - Life industry with an overall score of 66. NWLI is up 134.56% so far this year after the company closed yesterday at $477.4.  The overall score measures the company's performance based-off both short and long term indicators and means that NWLI scores better than

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National Western Life Group reports Q4 results

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