Columbia Banking System (COLB) 25.33 $COLB
11.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Columbia Banking System Call (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 08, 11:21AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) on April 9th, 2014 at $27.96. In approximately 4 weeks, Columbia Banking System has returned 11.07% as of today's recent price of $24.86.
Columbia Banking System Has Returned 12.1% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 01, 10:00AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) on April 9th, 2014 at $27.96. In approximately 3 weeks, Columbia Banking System has returned 12.11% as of today's recent price of $24.57.
Columbia Banking System announces regular and special cash dividends for quarter
M2 - Thu Apr 24, 4:19AM CDT
Columbia Banking System Inc (NASDAQ:COLB), the holding company of Columbia State Bank, revealed on Thursday that its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock cash dividend of USD0.12 per share and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock.
Columbia Banking System Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 23, 2:45PM 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 first quarter 2014 earnings, "Our results for the quarter reflect continued strong loan production throughout our footprint. This is the second consecutive quarter with over $200 million in new loan originations. It is encouraging to see more of our loan production translating to net bottom line portfolio growth. In addition, our integration of West Coast is essentially complete. Due in part to the accelerated implementation of our cost savings measures, we are ahead of schedule for achieving the full benefit of our projected accretion to earnings during the first full year following the acquisition."
Columbia Banking System Declares Regular Cash Dividend and Special Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 23, 2:45PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock, will be paid on May 21, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2014.
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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.
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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%.
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Columbia Banking System Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings and Declares Increased Dividend
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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.
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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, Inc. [COLB] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
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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."
11.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Columbia Banking System Call (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 08, 11:21AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) on April 9th, 2014 at $27.96. In approximately 4 weeks, Columbia Banking System has returned 11.07% as of today's recent price of $24.86.
Columbia Banking System Has Returned 12.1% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (COLB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 01, 10:00AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) on April 9th, 2014 at $27.96. In approximately 3 weeks, Columbia Banking System has returned 12.11% as of today's recent price of $24.57.
Columbia Banking System announces regular and special cash dividends for quarter
M2 - Thu Apr 24, 4:19AM CDT
Columbia Banking System Inc (NASDAQ:COLB), the holding company of Columbia State Bank, revealed on Thursday that its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock cash dividend of USD0.12 per share and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock.
Columbia Banking System Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 23, 2:45PM 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 first quarter 2014 earnings, "Our results for the quarter reflect continued strong loan production throughout our footprint. This is the second consecutive quarter with over $200 million in new loan originations. It is encouraging to see more of our loan production translating to net bottom line portfolio growth. In addition, our integration of West Coast is essentially complete. Due in part to the accelerated implementation of our cost savings measures, we are ahead of schedule for achieving the full benefit of our projected accretion to earnings during the first full year following the acquisition." Columbia Banking System Declares Regular Cash Dividend and Special Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 23, 2:45PM CDT
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) announced today that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, and per common share equivalent for holders of preferred stock, will be paid on May 21, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2014.
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Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 4:10PM CDT
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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.
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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%.
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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
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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.
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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, 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." 
