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Upgraded by UBS from Neutral to Buy

1.9%

"Best known in the U.S. for its Pimco money-management and Fireman's Fund insurance businesses, Allianz is beginning to see the results of a restructuring that emphasizes efficiency and simplicity in its global operations. Coupled with fewer natural disasters and rising capital markets, the program produced vastly improved profits in 2006 and has allowed the insurance, banking and asset-management company to lift earnings projections through 2009 and propose a series of dividend hikes... The shares still look relatively cheap. Paul Goodhind, an analyst with Bear Stearns in London, said in a recent note: "The valuation case for Allianz remains compelling, with the shares trading on a modest nine times 2008 earnings. While the shares may pause in the near term, evidence that Allianz is on track to achieve its targets should lead to further outperformance." Allianz's French rival AXA carries a price-earnings ratio near 15, the insurance industry's general benchmark."

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Terrific run over the past 52-weeks, but valuation not supported by growth prospects. 20-30% pullback possible.