<div id="readability-page-1"><div>** Real estate services company Stewart Information Services' shares fall 2.6% to $71.88 in extended trading** STC kicks off public offering of 1.9 million shares ** Goldman Sachs is lead book-running manager for offering, while Citizens Capital Markets is book-running manager ** Proceeds will be used for working capital and general purposes, including potential acquisition opportunities** STC had 28 million outstanding shares as of September 30, according to prospectus** The two brokerages covering the stock rate it &#34;hold&#34;; median PT $80 — data compiled by LSEG** As of last close, STC up 9.4% YTD</div></div>

Stewart Information Services' shares dropped 2.6% to $71.88 after announcing a public offering of 1.9 million shares. Goldman Sachs and Citizens Capital Markets are managing the offering. Proceeds will be used for working capital and potential acquisitions. STC had 28 million shares outstanding as of September 30. The stock is rated "hold" by two brokerages, with a median price target of $80. STC is up 9.4% year-to-date.

Stewart Information slips after launching stock offering