Columbia Banking System (COLB) 27.36 $COLB
Cost Containment Continues at Synovus - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 02, 5:30PM CDT
On Mar 28, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Synovus Financial Corporation. This Southeast bank has consistently exhibited efforts in reducing costs amid a competitive banking environment.
Cost Containment Continues at Westamerica - Analyst Blog
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On March 25, 2014, we have issued an updated research report on Westamerica Bancorp.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Tuesday
Columbia Banking System Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 6:02PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) expects to report first quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, just prior to the Company's Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. PDT that day. Management will discuss these results on a conference call scheduled for the following day, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT). Interested parties may listen to this discussion by calling 1-866-378-3802; Conference ID code #22707799.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 28, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Friday
Downgrade Alert for Columbia Banking System (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at DA Davidson today. The stock closed yesterday at $28.94 on volume of 341,000 shares, above average daily volume of 222,000. Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the holding company for Columbia Bank, a full service commercial bank. The Bank serves small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and other individuals through office in the Tacoma metropolitan area and contiguous parts of the Puget Sound region of Washington, as well as the Longview and Woodland communities in southwestern Washington.
Columbia Bank Names Hadley Robbins Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 11:18AM CST
Melanie J. Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced that Hadley Robbins, Senior Vice President and Oregon Group Manager, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"
and its parent, Columbia Banking System, Inc., effective March 1, 2014. Mr. Robbins fills the Chief Operating Officer position vacated by Mark W. Nelson, who retired in September, 2013.
Upgrade Alert for Columbia Banking System (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 7:06AM CST
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $26.11 on volume of 229,000 shares, below average daily volume of 261,000. Columbia Banking System share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $28.56 and a 52-week low of $19.56 and closed yesterday at 33% above that low price at $26.11 per share. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has remained constant while the 200-day MA has risen 0.6%.
How Making Friends at Work Pays Off for Relationship Managers
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 9:07AM CST
New research reveals how making friends with co-workers helps relationship managers (RMs) maximize their work performance.
Columbia Banking System Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings and Declares Increased Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 23, 8:15AM CST
Highlights
North Valley Bancorp (NOVB) Catches Eye: Stock Shoots Up 28.7% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 23, 7:44AM CST
North Valley Bancorp was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares escalate nearly 29% yesterday.
Columbia Banking System Announces Fourth Quarter and Year 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 15, 11:58AM CST
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) expects to report fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time. Management will discuss these results on a conference call scheduled for that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. PST (4:00 p.m. EST). Interested parties may listen to this discussion by calling 1-866-378-3802; Conference ID code #35813170.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Pharmacyclics In, Arena Out
at The Street - Tue Nov 12, 5:00AM CST
Cramer says buy, buy, buy Pharmacyclics and avoid Arena Pharmaceuticals.
Earnings Look Back: Columbia Banking System Is Up 4.5% Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 11, 11:33AM CST
When Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported earnings two weeks ago on October 24th, 2013, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.40 on sales of $90.2 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.34 on sales of $89.2 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.06 and missing revenue estimates by $1.0 million. Shares of Columbia Banking System have climbed from $25.57 to $26.72, representing a gain of 4.5% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
Columbia Banking System Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 24, 8:15AM CDT
Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank (NASDAQ: COLB ("Columbia" said today upon the release of Columbia's third quarter 2013 earnings, "We continued to make significant progress in our integration of West Coast and are seeing the anticipated benefits of the acquisition materialize. We had a solid quarter resulting in an expanded net interest margin and increased loan originations."
Columbia Banking System Declares Increased Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 24, 8:15AM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share, and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock, will be paid on November 20, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 6, 2013. Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank commented, "We continue to track ahead of our modeled financial expectations related to our most recent acquisition. As a result, we are pleased to increase our dividend, resulting in a payout ratio of 44%. The $0.11 cash dividend represents a 10% increase over the dividend paid for the prior three quarters and 22% for the same period a year ago."
Columbia Banking System, Inc. [COLB] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jul 26, 9:00AM CDT
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Columbia Banking System Announces Strong Second Quarter 2013 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 25, 8:15AM CDT
Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Columbia" said today upon the release of Columbia's second quarter 2013 earnings, "Taking into account the financial impact associated with closing our acquisition of West Coast, I'm very pleased with our results for the quarter. Acquisition-related expenses lowered our earnings per share by $0.11, bringing our reported diluted earnings per share to $0.28 during the quarter. It's also notable that our operating net interest margin increased for the second consecutive quarter and we continued to experience organic loan growth."
CX, COLB, BWA, ROL, BKU Expected To Be Up Before Next Earnings Releases
M2 - Fri Jul 19, 5:08AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed Before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and June earnings reports. Cemex SAB de CV (NYSE:CX), Columbia Banking System Inc (NASDAQ:COLB), BorgWarner Inc (NYSE:BWA), Rollins Inc (NYSE:ROL), BankUnited Inc (NYSE:BKU) are all expected to be Up Before their earnings are released. The movement of stock prices in the days and weeks leading to and following these earnings announcements may follow a predictable pattern. Most companies stock price histories show random or unpredictable movements around earnings dates. But some seem to repeat the same pattern quarter after quarter, year after year. The # of Reports in the table below shows how many previous quarterly reports comprise the indicator that predicts how a stock will act after its earnings are released. The specific technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The following stocks are expected to go Up Before earnings are released Thursday:
Columbia Banking System to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Community Bank Investor Conference in New York City on July 30, 2013
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 18, 5:56PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that Melanie J. Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Community Bank Investor Conference in New York City, New York. The Columbia Banking System presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Cost Containment Continues at Synovus - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 02, 5:30PM CDT
On Mar 28, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Synovus Financial Corporation. This Southeast bank has consistently exhibited efforts in reducing costs amid a competitive banking environment.
Cost Containment Continues at Westamerica - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 4:10PM CDT
On March 25, 2014, we have issued an updated research report on Westamerica Bancorp.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Tuesday
Columbia Banking System Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 6:02PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) expects to report first quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, just prior to the Company's Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. PDT that day. Management will discuss these results on a conference call scheduled for the following day, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT). Interested parties may listen to this discussion by calling 1-866-378-3802; Conference ID code #22707799.
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 28, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Friday
Downgrade Alert for Columbia Banking System (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at DA Davidson today. The stock closed yesterday at $28.94 on volume of 341,000 shares, above average daily volume of 222,000. Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the holding company for Columbia Bank, a full service commercial bank. The Bank serves small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and other individuals through office in the Tacoma metropolitan area and contiguous parts of the Puget Sound region of Washington, as well as the Longview and Woodland communities in southwestern Washington.
Columbia Bank Names Hadley Robbins Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 11:18AM CST
Melanie J. Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced that Hadley Robbins, Senior Vice President and Oregon Group Manager, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"
and its parent, Columbia Banking System, Inc., effective March 1, 2014. Mr. Robbins fills the Chief Operating Officer position vacated by Mark W. Nelson, who retired in September, 2013. Upgrade Alert for Columbia Banking System (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 7:06AM CST
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $26.11 on volume of 229,000 shares, below average daily volume of 261,000. Columbia Banking System share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $28.56 and a 52-week low of $19.56 and closed yesterday at 33% above that low price at $26.11 per share. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has remained constant while the 200-day MA has risen 0.6%.
How Making Friends at Work Pays Off for Relationship Managers
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 9:07AM CST
New research reveals how making friends with co-workers helps relationship managers (RMs) maximize their work performance.
Columbia Banking System Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings and Declares Increased Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 23, 8:15AM CST
Highlights
North Valley Bancorp (NOVB) Catches Eye: Stock Shoots Up 28.7% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 23, 7:44AM CST
North Valley Bancorp was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares escalate nearly 29% yesterday.
Columbia Banking System Announces Fourth Quarter and Year 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 15, 11:58AM CST
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) expects to report fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time. Management will discuss these results on a conference call scheduled for that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. PST (4:00 p.m. EST). Interested parties may listen to this discussion by calling 1-866-378-3802; Conference ID code #35813170.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Pharmacyclics In, Arena Out
at The Street - Tue Nov 12, 5:00AM CST
Cramer says buy, buy, buy Pharmacyclics and avoid Arena Pharmaceuticals.
Earnings Look Back: Columbia Banking System Is Up 4.5% Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 11, 11:33AM CST
When Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported earnings two weeks ago on October 24th, 2013, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.40 on sales of $90.2 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.34 on sales of $89.2 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.06 and missing revenue estimates by $1.0 million. Shares of Columbia Banking System have climbed from $25.57 to $26.72, representing a gain of 4.5% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
Columbia Banking System Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 24, 8:15AM CDT
Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank (NASDAQ: COLB ("Columbia"
said today upon the release of Columbia's third quarter 2013 earnings, "We continued to make significant progress in our integration of West Coast and are seeing the anticipated benefits of the acquisition materialize. We had a solid quarter resulting in an expanded net interest margin and increased loan originations." Columbia Banking System Declares Increased Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 24, 8:15AM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share, and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock, will be paid on November 20, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 6, 2013. Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank commented, "We continue to track ahead of our modeled financial expectations related to our most recent acquisition. As a result, we are pleased to increase our dividend, resulting in a payout ratio of 44%. The $0.11 cash dividend represents a 10% increase over the dividend paid for the prior three quarters and 22% for the same period a year ago."
Columbia Banking System, Inc. [COLB] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jul 26, 9:00AM CDT
What:
Columbia Banking System Announces Strong Second Quarter 2013 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 25, 8:15AM CDT
Melanie Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Columbia"
said today upon the release of Columbia's second quarter 2013 earnings, "Taking into account the financial impact associated with closing our acquisition of West Coast, I'm very pleased with our results for the quarter. Acquisition-related expenses lowered our earnings per share by $0.11, bringing our reported diluted earnings per share to $0.28 during the quarter. It's also notable that our operating net interest margin increased for the second consecutive quarter and we continued to experience organic loan growth." CX, COLB, BWA, ROL, BKU Expected To Be Up Before Next Earnings Releases
M2 - Fri Jul 19, 5:08AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed Before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and June earnings reports. Cemex SAB de CV (NYSE:CX), Columbia Banking System Inc (NASDAQ:COLB), BorgWarner Inc (NYSE:BWA), Rollins Inc (NYSE:ROL), BankUnited Inc (NYSE:BKU) are all expected to be Up Before their earnings are released. The movement of stock prices in the days and weeks leading to and following these earnings announcements may follow a predictable pattern. Most companies stock price histories show random or unpredictable movements around earnings dates. But some seem to repeat the same pattern quarter after quarter, year after year. The # of Reports in the table below shows how many previous quarterly reports comprise the indicator that predicts how a stock will act after its earnings are released. The specific technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The following stocks are expected to go Up Before earnings are released Thursday:
Columbia Banking System to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Community Bank Investor Conference in New York City on July 30, 2013
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 18, 5:56PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that Melanie J. Dressel, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Community Bank Investor Conference in New York City, New York. The Columbia Banking System presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.
