American Financial Group (AFG) reported net earnings of $174 million for Q2 2025, down from $209 million in the same period last year. Core net operating earnings were $179 million, driven by higher interest rates and strong underwriting margins in specialty P&C insurance. The company highlighted its capital management strategy, including dividend payouts and share repurchases, while emphasizing organic growth opportunities.

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American Financial Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in Invesco QQQ (QQQ) by 2.4% in Q1 2025, while other hedge funds like Ameriprise Financial Inc. and GAMMA Investing LLC increased their positions. The stock closed at $554.20, with a 52-week range of $402.39 to $557.63. Invesco QQQ also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.5911, with a yield of 0.43%.