High bond yields and disciplined underwriting are set to boost the earnings power of MCY, HRTG and RNR in 2026.

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 24:

RenaissanceRe Holdings offers two investment-grade preferred stocks, RNR.PR.G and RNR.PR.F, both trading below par and near historical lows. RNR.PR.G and RNR.PR.F provide higher yields and capital appreciation potential compared to RNR's OTC bonds, with spreads to Treasuries of 1.77% and 1.59%, respectively. RNR maintains strong financials: $54.5B in assets, $18.97B equity, and investment-grade credit ratings from major agencies.

RNR, PAHC and DY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on Dec. 22, 2025.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its stake in RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) by 31.4% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,169 shares of the insurance provider's stock after acquiring an additional 3,622 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for

Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new stake in RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,800 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $457,000. Several other large investors also recently bought

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RNR shares are up 10% in six months as rising premiums, investment income and strategic deals strengthen its growth outlook.

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 20,503 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $4,980,000. Several other hedge funds have also recently bought

Sales growth shines as a key metric in volatile markets, with VRT, RNR, AEE, CNQ and FDX standing out as solid picks.