This is exactly why I moved out of Singapore.
Value for money is non-existent especially considering the grumpiness of people you encounter outdoors and its suffocating humidity. It’s just such an unpleasant place to live in, both physically and psychologically.
This is a ranking that Singapore should not aim to be No.1.
Even on HNW/UNHW level you need to spend 50% to 100% more comparatively to achieve similar quality of life and at one point people will move and spend their time elsewhere.
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@SimonHoiberg I thought the very same until I actually lived in Singapore. The people there are unbearable, likely due to the daily stress they encounter. It’s as if they lost all humanity during their pursuit for wealth. But don’t let that deter you from gathering your own impressions.
@3KComeback@dsabs11 Yes, but as others have noted, you may be bagholding a stock that won’t recover for long. Until then, no income from premiums. Unless you become really good at hedging such situations.
$PGR has taken quite a beating, sliding over 30% from its all-time highs of $292. For an operational powerhouse like Progressive, a drop like this signals structural and macroeconomic anxiety.
Let’s unpack why investors panicked.
▶️ The Tapering Rate Hike Cycle: Following the post-pandemic inflation, insurers hiked premiums to cover the exploding costs of car parts and labor. Progressive was faster than everyone else at raising rates, leading to record profits in 2024. By mid-2025, those rate increases began to taper off.
▶️ Slowing Premium Growth: Investors panicked that as premium hikes normalized, Progressive’s top-line growth would stall while seasonal trends would bite into earnings.
▶️ Executive Transition Uncertainty: Long-time CFO John P. Sauerland is retiring in July 2026, handing the reins to Andrew J. Quigg. Wall Street hates uncertainty, especially regarding the capital management of a 120B giant.
Are the concerns resolved?
Mostly, yes. The fundamentals are actually screaming that the sell-off is overdone. In their recent May 2026 earnings release, Progressive crushed estimates. Net income jumped 36% year-over-year (monthly snapshot). Their combined ratio improved to a stellar 82.1, meaning they only spent $82.10 on claims and expenses for every $100 earned. The broad industry average typically hovers around 95%.
The stock is currently trading at a highly compressed P/E ratio under 10x relative to its near-term earnings growth, making it look heavily oversold.
@internpierre Great insight. I had been looking at them and found their messaging both aspirational and woke. This adds a quantitative dimension to my impression.
@bullrungenius@cryptorover So 20% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves are sitting on museum tickets? Believe it or not, it remains the 2nd strongest.