This settlement removes the largest cloud overhanging the company.
It was a very strong quarter. They blew away the (Wall) Street estimates.
Earnings were essentially in line to mildly negative because of the adjustments.
It was a mildly disappointing quarter. Operating earnings missed the analysts' target and the property and casualty side was worse than I thought.
I don't expect the Wachovia (joint venture) to be a big headache going forward. It's not a cheap stock but it's still a good franchise with good growth prospects.
Allstate has indicated it will be very active in buying back its shares this year.
It was a disappointment but not a disaster. It was weaker than the consensus, but not everyone had adjusted for the charges.
It was disappointing to have another restatement, but the company still earned $1.8 billion.
The company guided expectations that 2006 growth would slow. This stock has run up and was looking for an excuse to sell off.
It's disappointing that they are restating earnings. We don't want another quarter of surprises.
