Ameris Bancorp Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 12, 4:03PM CDT
On May 10, 2014, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
First Bancorp (FBNC) Sees Hammer Chart Pattern: Time to Buy? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 02, 8:46AM CDT
First Bancorp (FBNC) Sees Hammer Chart Pattern: Time to Buy?
First Bancorp Reports First Quarter Results
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 3:01PM CDT
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, announced today net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $2.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted common share, recorded in the first quarter of 2013. The higher earnings were the result of a higher net interest margin, lower provision for loan losses and higher fee income.
14.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend First Bancorp Call (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Apr 24, 9:16AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 5 months, First Bancorp has returned 14.76% as of today's recent price of $18.17.
Shares of FBNC Up 19.1% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 09, 11:03AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 5 months, First Bancorp has returned 19.05% as of today's recent price of $18.85.
First Bancorp Shares Up 20.0% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 02, 9:41AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 4 months, First Bancorp has returned 20.03% as of today's recent price of $19.00.
Upgrade Alert for First Bancorp (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 24, 6:57AM CDT
First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $18.80 on volume of 107,000 shares, above average daily volume of 33,000. First Bancorp is the holding company for First Bank and two nonbank subsidiaries. The Bank provides demand and time deposits, loans, discount brokerage services, and self-directed individual retirement accounts to individuals and businesses in North Carolina. The Company also provides electronic data processing services and owns and operates real estate.
First Bancorp Has Returned 22.0% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 18, 4:50PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 4 months, First Bancorp has returned 21.98% as of today's recent price of $19.31.
First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 9:01AM CDT
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.08 per share payable April 25, 2014 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2014. The $0.08 per share dividend rate is the same as the rate declared in the comparable period of 2013.
Uptrend Call Working As First Bancorp Stock Rises 22.3% (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 11:02AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 4 months, First Bancorp has returned 22.30% as of today's recent price of $19.36.
First Bancorp Announces Management Changes
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 25, 3:15PM CST
First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, reports that Michael G. Mayer is joining the Company as President of First Bank, and that Anna G. Hollers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has notified the Company of her decision to retire.
First Bancorp Shares Up 12.8% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (FBNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 25, 9:24AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) on November 22nd, 2013 at $15.83. In approximately 3 months, First Bancorp has returned 12.76% as of today's recent price of $17.85.
First Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 30, 3:00PM CST
First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, announced today net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to a net loss of $26.5 million, or ($1.53) per diluted common share, recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded net income available to common shareholders of $19.8 million, or $0.98 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $26.2 million, or ($1.54) per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2012. The fourth quarter and annual earnings for 2012 were significantly impacted by charges associated with a loan sale and foreclosed property write-downs, which are discussed below.
Silver Stream Acquires 5,000 Metres of Solomon Pillars Gold Property Diamond Drill Core
Marketwire Canada - Thu Jan 30, 2:36PM CST
Silver Stream Mining Corp. (the "Company" or "Silver Stream"
BOK Financial Upped to Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 14, 9:20AM CST
On Jan 13, 2014, we upgraded our recommendation on BOK Financial to Neutral from Underperform.
United Community Banks (UCBI) in Focus: Stock Adds 5.0% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 10, 7:37AM CST
United Community Banks, Inc. was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 5% on the day.