Today's Research: MetLife Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Manulife Financial Corp., and Torchmark Corp.

LONDON, October 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Monday, October 14, 2013, the S&P 500 ended the day at 1,710.14, up 0.41%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 15,301.26, up 0.42%; and the NASDAQ Composite finished at 3,815.28, up 0.62%. Shares in life insurance companies mostly ended on a higher note, as the broader market posted gains. The major movers in the industry included MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE: PRU), Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: MFC), and Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK). AAAResearchReports.com has completed their technical analysis on MET, PRU, MFC, and TMK and these free reports are accessible by registering at:

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MetLife Inc.'s stock fell by 0.14% on Monday, reversing some of the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $48.67, after fluctuating between $47.96 and $48.89. A total of 4.12 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 6.38 million. Despite Monday's losses, the company's shares have gained 4.94% in the previous three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 3.24% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Additionally, MetLife Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $48.11 and $42.42, respectively. Sign up for free technical research on MET at:

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Shares in Prudential Financial Inc. edged higher on Monday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day 0.49% higher at $80.26, after vacillating between $ $78.70 and $80.56. A total of 1.68 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.17 million. The company's shares have gained 5.62% in the previous three trading sessions and 3.04% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 3.24% and 1.78% during the respective periods. Further, Prudential Financial Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $78.66 and $67.44, respectively. Be sure to read our latest technical research on PRU by registering at:

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Manulife Financial Corp.'s stock edged higher on Monday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares traded between $16.90 and $17.16 before finishing the day 0.41% higher at $17.14. A total of 0.71 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.73 million. Manulife Financial Corp.'s shares have gained 4.07% in the previous three trading sessions and have declined 0.87% in the last three months, compared to a gain of 3.24% and 1.78% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Moreover, the company's stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $16.90 and $15.69, respectively. Sign up and read the complimentary report on MFC at:

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On Monday, Torchmark Corp.'s stock posted gains, after hitting a new 52-week high of $73.55. The company's shares closed the day at $73.29, up 0.18% from the previous day's price of $73.16. A total of 0.39 million shares were traded, which is more than the daily average volume of 0.36 million. Torchmark Corp.'s shares have gained 3.71% in the previous three trading sessions and 5.85% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500, which has advanced 3.24% and 1.78% during the respective periods. Furthermore, the company's stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $71.39 and $63.49, respectively. The free report on TMK can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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