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Casey’s earnings jump, but revenues short of predictions

Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reported strong earnings in the third quarter, Iowa Public Radio reported, but Nasdaq reported Casey’s revenues were below consensus predictions. “Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were up over 135 percent to $1.13 …

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Do you know whether your insurance policy covers flooding?

The Iowa Insurance Division is reminding Iowans to read and understand the coverage that their homeowners and flood insurance policies provide, as temperatures begin to warm up and there is potential for rapid melting of …

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SEC orders investment firms to return more than $125 million in fees

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday announced settled charges against 79 investment advisers, among them Des Moines-based Principal Securities Inc., that will return more than $125 million to clients. Principal Securities’ share of the settlement is more …

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Homesteaders Life launches eFuneral Solutions platform

Homesteaders Life Co. announced that its eFuneral Solutions LLC subsidiary has launched an online planning platform to connect funeral providers with consumers through a customizable digital storefront. The website offers a resource to help funeral homes serve …

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February overall a good month for Iowa stocks

Fourteen of 21 Iowa-based companies posted stock price gains for the month of February. Seven posted losses. 

Six companies posted double-digit percentage gains. The top three were Workiva Inc. with an 18.02 percent gain, Winnebago Industries …

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REG revenue up 10.6% in ’18

Ames-based Renewable Energy Group’s revenue grew 10.6 percent to $2.4 billion  in 2018, with sales of 649.2 million gallons of biodiesel, the company reported Tuesday. Net income was $292.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $138.9 million. …

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Fidelity & Guaranty Life rebrands as simply F&G

Annuity and life insurance provider FGL Holdings today unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative aimed at raising its visibility in a crowded and complex financial marketplace.

In a rebranding campaign that underscores a new emphasis on simplicity, the …

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FBL Financial increases dividend, declares special cash dividend

West Des Moines-based FBL Financial Group Inc. announced a 4.3 percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 48 cents per share, and a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The special cash dividend, payable on …

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FGL Holdings reports fourth-quarter loss

FGL Holdings, the parent company of Des Moines-based Fidelity & Guaranty Life, on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $156 million, or 70 cents per share. The loss was driven by “mark to market volatility …

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HNI Corp. reports higher earnings

Quad-City Times: Office furniture maker HNI Corp. reported higher earnings despite facing demand and trade challenges. Muscatine-based HNI announced earnings of $93 million, or $2.11 per share, for the full year that ended Dec. 29, 2018. …