Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) have been identified by Goldman as a viable long-term investment, driven by artificial intelligence technology. Their aggressive acquisition strategy is also notable, with recent purchases including The Horton Group, Veritas Total Solutions and Perkins Insurance. However, there have been a number of significant share sales, including an executive sale of over $500k. MMC have made appeals to the (re)insurance industry to support Ukraine's resilience whilst also continuing their acquisition spree with recent purchases such as Commodity Trading Firm and Perkins Insurance. Their Q2 2024 earnings beat estimates, but concerns persist over high costs, despite MMC's efforts to expand. Particularly notable are acquisitions such as Hudson Shore Group and ameriStar Agency, and the appointment of Jan Siegmund to the board. However, despite apparent growth, there are concerns due to some share sales and an employee trading blackout. MMC's strategic focus on AI-enhanced supply chain risk management and public-private collaborations to improve cyber protection show innovative thinking and proactive management. Yet, sequential earnings and revenue slides during Q2 send mixed signals. Further, acquisitions of firms such as Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance and SeaTec Consulting Inc. align with MMC's strategic growth despite a slowdown in its Q4 organic growth.
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