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SWS Group Shares Up 35.1% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (SWS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 12, 4:56PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for SWS Group (NYSE:SWS) on November 15th, 2013 at $6.00. In approximately 4 months, SWS Group has returned 35.11% as of today's recent price of $8.10.
Why You Shouldn't Bet Against SWS Group (SWS) Stock - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 07, 7:38AM CST
SWS Group is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective
Attention SWS Shareholders: The Proposed Buyout of SWS Group, Inc Under Investigation by The Young Law Firm
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 12:30PM CST
The Young Law Firm, a national shareholder litigation firm, is investigating potential claims concerning the proposed acquisition of SWS Group, Inc ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE:SWS). The investigation concerns the fairness of the prices offered for the Company and whether the interests of the Company's public shareholders are being adequately protected. On February 18, 2014 SWS issued a press release confirming the receipt of an unsolicited acquisition proposal for the Company from Esposito Global.
SWS Group Has Returned 35.9% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (SWS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 05, 11:07AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for SWS Group (NYSE:SWS) on November 15th, 2013 at $6.00. In approximately 4 months, SWS Group has returned 35.95% as of today's recent price of $8.15.
35.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend SWS Group Call (SWS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 26, 9:42AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for SWS Group (NYSE:SWS) on November 15th, 2013 at $6.00. In approximately 3 months, SWS Group has returned 35.78% as of today's recent price of $8.14.
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago SWS Group Is Up 6.8% (SWS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 24, 7:16AM CST
When SWS Group (NYSE:SWS) reported earnings 19 days ago on February 5th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report a loss of $0.02 on sales of $69.1 million. SWS Group actually reported earnings of $0.02 per share on sales of $79.9 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.04 and beating revenue estimates by $10.8 million. Shares of SWS Group have climbed from $7.63 to $8.15, representing a gain of 6.8% since the company reported earnings 19 days ago.
Why SWS Group (SWS) Could Be Positioned for a Surge? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 7:31AM CST
SWS Group, a provider of investment banking and financial services, could be a solid choice for investors, as it has witnessed solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front and the company also has a favorable Zacks Rank.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That Esposito Global's Proposal May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of SWS Group, Inc. - SWS
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 1:29PM CST
Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE: SWS) (ISIN: US78503N1072) (CUSIP: 78503N107) concerning Esposito Global's proposal to acquire SWS's outstanding common shares for $8.00 in cash.
SWS Group Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal from Esposito Global
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 3:01PM CST
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today confirmed that it received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Esposito Global to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS Group for $8.00 per share in cash.
Esposito Global Announces Proposal to acquire SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) at $8.00 a Share in Cash
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 9:30AM CST
Esposito Global notified the Special Committee of Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) on February 12, 2014, that it is prepared to make a proposal, subject to certain conditions, to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS in a business combination at a price of $8.00 a share in cash. Esposito Global is a rapidly growing, fast-paced, technology-driven firm whose mission is to provide exemplary products and services to their clients. Esposito Global strives to earn and maintain the trust of clients and employees through dedication to their core values of integrity, commitment, respect, and innovation. Esposito is in the midst of expansion in virtually every segment of the company to accommodate the rapid organic growth of its client base and acquisition strategy.
SWS Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 05, 3:01PM CST
SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) ("SWS" or the "Company") today reported net income of $1.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for its second quarter of fiscal 2014 on net revenues of $68.5 million, as compared to net income of $10.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, on net revenues of $75.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2014 second quarter financial results include a $2.1 million unrealized pre-tax loss from the change in value of the Company's outstanding warrants, as compared to an $11.8 million unrealized pre-tax gain in the second quarter of last fiscal year.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of SWS Group, Inc.
Business Wire - Wed Feb 05, 7:00AM CST
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE:SWS) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Hilltop Holdings. The 50% stock and 50% cash transaction is valued at approximately $231 million, or $7 per share.
Shares of SWS Up 27.8% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 04, 11:06AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for SWS Group (NYSE:SWS) on November 15th, 2013 at $6.00. In approximately 3 months, SWS Group has returned 27.77% as of today's recent price of $7.66.
Private-Company CEOs More Optimistic Heading into 2014
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 04, 7:55AM CST
-- 43 percent of private companies signal confidence in the world economy, the highest level since the first quarter of 2011
Webcast Alert: SWS Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2014 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 04, 6:00AM CST
SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) announces the following Webcast:
SWS Group Forms Special Committee to Review Hilltop Holdings' Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 3:01PM CST
SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee, comprised of independent directors not affiliated with Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) or Oak Hill Capital Partners, to review Hilltop's unsolicited acquisition proposal. The members of the Special Committee are Robert A. Buchholz, Tyree B. Miller and Joel T. Williams III.