Strong third-quarter earnings results from Netflix and Intuitive Surgical led to massive 10%+ stock gains for both companies.

Stock futures were pretty much flat on Monday as investors braced themselves for the first full week of third-quarter earnings while working to understand the most recent announce

While natural disasters have been prominent in the news lately, Travelers has benefited from a sharp rise in its underwriting. This, combined with strong gains in net investment i

Shares in insurance company Travelers rose 9% to $264.82, a record, after investors welcomed earnings that were better-than-expected despite increased catastrophe losses. The company's stock has risen 17% over an eight-day period in which it hasn't experienced a down day.

Travelers Cos. stock was headed for a record high after the auto and homeowner insurance provider delivered profits that substantially surpassed projections. For the third quarter, Travelers generated $5.

Key Takeaways The Travelers Companies shares surged to a record high Thursday after the insurer reported better-than-expected profits for the third quarter.Higher premiums across all segments and increased investment income helped drive strong bottom-line growth,