W.R. Berkley Corp. stock rises 1.39% but lags behind competitors

5 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28

Shares closed at $67.12 on Tuesday, ending a two-day losing streak, with trading volume at 1.9 million, below the 50-day average.
Despite the gain, W.R. Berkley Corp. remains 14.99% below its 52-week high of $78.96 set in November 2025.
The stock's performance trailed competitors like Chubb, Progressive, and Travelers, as the broader market saw declines in both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices.

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