Travelers Companies, Inc. has received a rating upgrade from "hold" to "buy" by StockNews.com, with an average target price of $267.32. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $1.91, exceeding estimates, and announced a dividend increase to $1.10 per share, reflecting a 1.76% yield. Despite mixed analyst ratings, institutional ownership remains strong, with 82.45% of shares held by hedge funds.