Prudential Newsroom: Featured Stories

Eli Manning applauds 'elite' acts of community service at Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

While visiting a rural medical clinic in Mexico in 2008, Emily Kladar and her sister saw pictures of kids who would die without heart operations. “We felt if we didn’t help them, no one else would,” says Emily, 12, of Hayden Lake, Idaho.

Stocks Likely to Grind Higher with Liquidity and Interest Rate Tailwinds

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential International Investments Advisers

Expect global stock markets to grind higher with: Eurozone stabilization; Improving U.S. and Japan growth outlook; Liquidity and low interest rates; Healthy earnings growth, and still supportive valuations. However, after the strong gains in Q1, equity markets are likely to consolidate and further gains are likely to be more modest, and volatility likely to be high due to several downside risks. These risks include: Spain under attack; Election uncertainty in Greece and France; Oil price and geopolitical risks; Potential Growth Disappointments after better than expected data in Q1; Uncertainty about further rate cuts and Quarterly Earnings measures.

Prudential jumps into top 10 on 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' list

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential has earned a top spot on DiversityInc magazine's “Top 50 Companies for Diversity" list, breaking into the top 10 at No. 9. Last year, Prudential ranked 16th on the list. Prudential is one of only a few companies that have been on the list every year since it began in 2001. The magazine recognized Prudential for showing leadership in diversity in many ways, including community outreach, talent development and recruiting through its Business Resource Groups.

Curb Your Bond Enthusiasm? Not So Fast…

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential Fixed Income

The first quarter of 2012 was largely a one way street, steadilyreversing the damage done in 2011. Risk aversion abated, U.S. Treasury yields rose modestly, and spreads across the credit spectrum, including many European sovereigns, tightened substantially driving strong relative performance for spread product virtually across the board.

‘Operation Hire a Jersey Hero’ symposium focused on connecting employers with Veterans

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

In April, Acting New Jersey Gov. Kim Guadagno joined state administration officials and businesses leaders at Prudential's headquarters to launch "Operation Hire a Jersey Hero." The symposium focused on promoting job opportunities for Veterans by connecting employers with available New Jersey State resources. More than 100 employers actively interested in hiring New Jersey Veterans participated.

U.S. Bank Debt: Uncovering Hidden Value

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential Fixed Income

After under performing the broad U.S. corporate bond market in the second half of 2011, U.S. bank debt staged an impressive rally in January 2012, turning in its best monthly return since July 2009. We believe there continues to be hidden value in the debt of select U.S. money center banks. This paper explores the resilience of large U.S. banks since the 2008 financial crisis and demonstrates how their capital, liquidity, and asset quality are far stronger now than before the crisis. Importantly, in this paper we delve into why stronger fundamentals, lower leverage, and generous current yield levels lead us to favor the sector over the longer term.

Prudential Financial is No. 1 in FORTUNE® magazine’s 2012 World’s Most Admired Companies ranking in the Insurance: Life and Health category

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

FORTUNE® magazine announced its 2012 World's Most Admired Companies® list this week, and Prudential earned the No. 1 spot in the Insurance: Life and Health category.

Turbulent Teens IV

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Quantitative Management Associates 

In this year-end edition of “Turbulent Teens,” we update two issues we addressed in earlier versions: equity and bond valuation, and the ongoing crisis in Europe. We also examine two issues many investors are increasingly concerned about: the long-term outlook for the U.S. and the rest of the developed world, and the potential for a real estate-induced bubble busting in the largest emerging market, China. This report consists of four themes: Valuation, U.S.-West Decline, Europe and Emerging Markets.

Thought Leader of the Week: Ebony Thomas

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

For many recent college graduates, finding a job is their top priority. And according to Ebony Thomas, director of diversity and campus recruiting for Prudential, once they land their first job, they need to learn fresh skills beyond what they were taught in the classroom.

The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Despite the dampening effect of the European crisis, Prudential Fixed Income expects the U.S. recovery to continue. While fiscal consolidation may temper growth slightly in 2012, it is not expected to start in earnest until 2013. As a result, credit fundamentals should remain robust., and despite the 2011 bull market in U.S. Treasuries, Prudential Fixed Income says there is still value to be found in fixed income. While markets may remain volatile, spread sectors, such as corporate bonds, structured product, and emerging markets, are likely to outperform in 2012.