J.D. Power Ranks Northwest Savings Bank "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the Mid-Atlantic Region"
PR Newswire - Mon May 05, 3:38PM CDT
Northwest Savings Bank (NASDAQ: NWBI) ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the Mid-Atlantic Region, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.
Earnings Releases Schedules, Appointments, Share Redemptions, and Dividends - Analyst Notes on Janus Capital Group, Umpqua Holdings, Strategic Hotels & Resorts, DuPont Fabros, and Northwest Bancshares
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 22, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Janus Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNS), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE), DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (NYSE: DFT), and Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWBI). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings and Dividend Declaration
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 21, 9:40AM CDT
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 of $14.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. This represents a decrease of $658,000, or 4.3%, over the same quarter last year when net income was $15.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, and a decrease of $5.8 million, or 28.1%, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013 when net income was $20.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share. The annualized returns on average shareholders' equity and average assets for the current quarter were 5.16% and 0.75% compared to 5.45% and 0.78% for the same quarter last year and 7.06% and 1.02% for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
Technical Briefing on Stocks Marking New Milestones -- Research on Spansion, ITC Holdings, Northwest Bancshares, and Century Aluminum
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 21, 9:00AM CDT
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,095.52, up 0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.10% lower, to finish the day at 16,408.54, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,864.85, up 0.14%. The gains were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC), Northwest Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: NWBI) and Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ: CENX). Free technical research on CODE, ITC, NWBI and CENX can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Northwest Honored by Forbes as one of America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 18, 2:36PM CDT
Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Northwest Savings Bank, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies.
Northwest Named to KBW's Bank Honor Roll
PR Newswire - Fri Apr 18, 2:13PM CDT
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI), the parent company of Northwest Savings Bank, has been named to the 2013 Bank Honor Roll of superior performers by KBW, Inc., a full-service investment bank that specializes in the financial sector. Northwest is one of only 31 U.S. banking institutions to be named to the Honor Roll this year.
Northwest Bancshares declares special dividend of USD1.00 per share
M2 - Tue Apr 15, 4:02AM CDT
Northwest Bancshares Inc (NasdaqGS:NWBI), the holding company of Northwest Savings Bank, released on Monday a special cash dividend of USD1.00 per share.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Special Dividend
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 14, 8:00AM CDT
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced the declaration of a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share. This dividend will be paid on May 15, 2014 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2014. The Company's Chairman, William J. Wagner, noted in making this decision "The Board of Directors recognizes the amount of capital our company is carrying and our limited opportunities to leverage this capital given that economic growth is tepid and attractive acquisition opportunities are limited. We further recognize that this payment may favorably impact the valuation of our stock relative to tangible book value per share which could make future acquisition opportunities more viable. Finally, we anticipate this return of capital to our shareholders will enhance the future return on their investment in Northwest while providing them with additional cash flow and an enhanced dividend yield in the current year."
Kass: Time to Make a Withdrawal
at The Street - Wed Mar 26, 5:00AM CDT
Reduce exposure to bank stocks on recent strength.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings and Dividend Declaration
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 8:40AM CST
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 of $20.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share. This represents an increase of $4.1 million, or 24.7%, over the same quarter last year when net income was $16.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, and an increase of $2.8 million, or 15.7%, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 when net income was $17.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. The annualized returns on average shareholders' equity and average assets for the current quarter were 7.06% and 1.02% compared to 5.65% and 0.81% for the same quarter last year and 6.18% and 0.88% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
Jabra Unveils New Headset Purpose-Built for the Next-Generation Contact Center Professional
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 22, 7:00AM CST
The Future Call Center Summit -- Jabra, a leading manufacturer of innovative audio solutions, today announced the answer to the contact center of tomorrow - the Jabra BIZTM 2300. Completely rethinking the role of the headset in the contact center, Jabra is launching the Jabra BIZ 2300 as a direct response to address the needs of the evolving contact center landscape.
Insider Trading Alert - MPWR, FOSL, NWBI, MAR And INSY Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Dec 16, 9:15AM CST
Stocks with insider trader activity include MPWR, FOSL, NWBI, MAR and INSY
Northwest Bancshares Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 04, 7:20AM CST
Shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. crafted a new 52-week high, touching $15.05 in the first hour of the trading session on Dec 3.
Northwest to Acquire Evans Capital Management, Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 27, 2:32PM CST
Northwest Savings Bank has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Evans Capital Management, Inc. (ECM), an Erie, Pennsylvania based financial advisory firm that manages or administers over $240 million in assets. The transaction is expected to close on January 1, 2014.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Termination of informal agreement with its primary Federal regulator
PR Newswire - Fri Nov 22, 11:22AM CST
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Northwest Introduces Royalty Manager
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 14, 3:54PM CDT
A new financial service, unique to Northwest Savings Bank, will help manage royalties from gas or oil production and allow royalty owners to verify their royalty dollars. After more than a year of development, Northwest has introduced Royalty Manager(TM) at a time when royalties from Marcellus production are beginning to flow in earnest within its footprint.
Companies in the Financial Field Announce Financial Results, Expansions, and Earnings Schedules - Research Report on Ocwen, First Niagara, CBL, Northwest Bancshares, and Webster
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 26, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Ocwen Financial Corp. (NYSE: OCN), First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG), CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL), Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWBI), and Webster Financial Corp. (NYSE: WBS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Earnings and Dividend Increase
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 22, 10:42AM CDT
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 of $13.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. This represents a decrease of $2.9 million, or 17.6%, over the same quarter last year when net income was $16.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, and a decrease of $1.8 million, or 11.9%, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2013 when net income was $15.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share. The annualized returns on average shareholders' equity and average assets for the current quarter were 4.79% and 0.68% compared to 5.63% and 0.82% for the same quarter last year and 5.45% and 0.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
NUVA, JJA, METR, NWBI, KS Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Wed Jun 05, 8:14AM CDT
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