Washington Federal Q2 Earnings in Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 16, 8:10AM CDT
Washington Federal's second-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings (ended Mar 31) of 38 cents per share was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Moreover, the reported figure was up 11.8% from 34 cents in the prior-year quarter.
First Niagara Financial Group to Announce First Quarter Results on April 24, 2014
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 14, 7:08AM CDT
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG), today announced that it will release first quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, April 24, 2014. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the Company's financial performance, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Crunching the Numbers on Bank Earnings Season: JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Citi
at The Street - Thu Apr 10, 7:23AM CDT
All regional and money center banks report their quarterly results in April. 'Too big to fail' JP Morgan and Wells Fargo begin this earnings wave before the opening bell on Friday.
First Niagara Financial Group Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 2.45%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 09, 5:11PM CDT
First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ:FNFG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $9.13 to a high of $9.26. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $9.16 on volume of 5.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Momentum Indicators for Banking Equities -- Research on First Niagara Financial, Valley National Bancorp, Susquehanna Bancshares, and Umpqua Holdings
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 9:18AM CDT
On Tuesday, April 08, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,112.99, up 0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 0.06% higher at 16,256.14, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,851.96, up 0.38%. During the session, positive momentum was observed in Utilities, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors, while the Health Care, Telecommunication Services, and Industrials sectors exerted a drag. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index advanced 0.13% to finish the day at 294.69, while the same has fallen by 2.05% in last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG), Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: SUSQ) and Umpqua Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: UMPQ). Free technical research on FNFG, VLY, SUSQ and UMPQ can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Will This Downgrade Hurt First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) Stock Today?
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 8:24AM CDT
Barclays downgrades First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) to 'underweight' from 'overweight,' warnings the stock could prove to be a value trap.
Mega-Chart! Regional Bank Earnings Season
at The Street - Thu Apr 03, 10:42AM CDT
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Commerce Bancshares begin earnings season for the 24 regional banks in the KBW Banking Index next week.
First Niagara Launches Private Insurance Exchange
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 03, 7:45AM CDT
First Niagara Benefits Consulting (FNBC), a division of First Niagara Risk Management, Inc., announced today its launch of the First Niagara Benefits Exchange. This private insurance exchange can accommodate a wide range of employer contribution approaches to offering employee benefits. This exchange will be offered to businesses with 100 or more employees.
Photo Release -- Joseph Saffire Named First Niagara Executive Vice President of Commercial Financial Services
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 31, 7:30AM CDT
First Niagara Financial Group (Nasdaq:FNFG) today named Joseph Saffire to serve as executive vice president, commercial financial services.
Insider Trading Alert - CMLP, FNFG And FTI Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Fri Mar 28, 10:15AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include CMLP, FNFG and FTI
Is First Niagara Financial Group Inc. Finally a Buy?
David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 27, 5:24PM CDT
In this segment from today's Where the Money Is , Motley Fool financial analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer take a question from a WTMI listener with a question about First Niagara Financial Group . The bank expanded rapidly by making...
Where the Money Is: March 27
Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 27, 1:55PM CDT
Everything you need to know about the big bank CCAR results. Join Motley Fool banking analyst David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer as they discuss the Fed's decision to deny Citigroup 's plans, Bank of America 's big boost, why Discover is a buy...
First Niagara Loses on Rating Downgrade - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 24, 6:00PM CDT
Shares of First Niagara Financial Group Inc. fell 1.3% following the long-term rating downgrade of the company and its affiliates by Moody's Investors Service - the credit rating arm of Moody's Corporation - on Thursday.
Regional Banks Spike Higher On Passing Fed's Stress Test
at The Street - Mon Mar 24, 9:07AM CDT
Bank of America, PNC Financial and Regions Financial are the year-to-date leaders helped by favorable stress test results last week.
Bank Stocks Report -- Research on First Niagara Financial, Susquehanna Bancshares, Umpqua Holdings and Valley National
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 21, 9:17AM CDT
The trading session on Thursday, March 20, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,331.05, up 0.67% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,319.29, up 0.27%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.60% higher at 1,872.01. The gains were broad based as nine of ten sectors posted gains. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index finished the day 1.65% higher at 302.25, while the same has gained 4.72% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG), Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: SUSQ), Umpqua Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY). Free technical research on FNFG, SUSQ, UMPQ and VLY can be downloaded upon signing up at:
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. to Attend Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2014 Regional Bank Investor Conference
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 26, 3:09PM CST
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Gary M. Crosby will be presenting at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2014 Regional Bank Investor Conference in Boston, MA on Thursday, February 27. Mr. Crosby's presentation will be webcast live at approximately 9:30 AM ET, and can be accessed within the investor relations section on the company's website at www.firstniagara.com. Mr. Crosby and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Gregory W. Norwood will be available during the course of the day for one-on-one investor meetings. The presentation will be archived for approximately 90 days following the event.
Prefeasibility Report on a Corn Starch Processing Plant
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 2:39AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kcfbwc/prefeasibility) has announced the addition of the "Prefeasibility Report on a Corn Starch Processing Plant" report to their offering. Prefeasibility Report on a Corn Starch Processing Plant provides a techno-commercial roadmap for setting up a corn starch processing plant. The study, which has been done by one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, covers all the requisite aspects of the corn starch industry. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, processing & manufacturing requirements, project cost, project funding, project economics, expected returns on investment, profit margins, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who are planning to foray into the corn starch industry in any manner. Key Questions Answered in This Report? - What are the manpower requirements for setting up a corn starch plant? - What are the infrastructure costs for setting up a corn starch plant? - What are the capital costs for setting up a corn starch plant? - What are the operating costs for setting up a corn starch plant? - What should be the pricing mechanism of various corn starch products? - What will be the income and expenditures for a corn starch plant? - What is the time required to break-even? NOTE: This is a prefeasibility report. It will be delivered to you within 10-12 business days after the confirmation of payment Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction to the Corn Starch Industry 3. Corn Starch Industry Analysis 4. Processing & Manufacturing of Corn Starch Products 5. Project Details, Requirements and Costs Involved 6. Corn Starch Processing Plant: Loans & Financial Assistance 7. Corn Starch Processing Plant: Project Economics 8. Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kc...easibility About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
It's Time to Stop Listening to Wall Street Analysts
David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 16, 7:30AM CST
The StressTest column appears every Sunday on Fool.com. Check back weekly, and follow @TMFStressTest . Few people on the planet know more about a given company than a sell-side Wall Street analyst. They can recite growth rates, measure market...
Second Annual Car Show and Tribute in Southern California to Celebrate Carroll Shelby's Legacy
Business Wire - Fri Feb 14, 11:44AM CST
The public is invited to celebrate the incredible life of an automotive legend as part of the second annual Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Hosted by Carroll Shelby International, the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Carroll Shelby Licensing and Shelby American, Inc., the one day event will take place at the future home of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Museum at 19021 S. Figueroa St., Gardena, Calif. Plans include a Ford and Shelby car show, awards ceremony, panel discussion, a Texas style chili bar, special homage to the 50th anniversary FIA Cobra and Daytona Coupe and an engine rev salute. The tribute will benefit the Foundation and new museum.
Graco Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire - Fri Feb 14, 11:29AM CST
The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 27.5 cents per common share, payable on May 7, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 21, 2014. The Company has approximately 60.8 million shares outstanding.