Diebold Directs Optimization of FirstMerit Bank's Branch Network
PR Newswire - Tue May 13, 8:00AM CDT
How many branches and automated teller machines (ATMs) are ideal? Where should they be located? What service model should each branch follow? FirstMerit Bank, N.A. has partnered with Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) to answer these and other important questions as part of a comprehensive assessment of the bank's branch and self-service networks in select markets. Managed by Diebold Advisory Services, the assessment will help FirstMerit optimize its operations to best meet localized consumer needs.
FirstMerit Earnings Review: 20 Days after Announcement Shares Up 1.1% (FMER)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 12, 11:41AM CDT
20 days ago, on April 22nd, 2014, FirstMerit (NASDAQ:FMER) reported its earnings. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $0.36 per share on sales of $266.4 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.31 on sales of $275.1 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.05 and beating revenue estimates by $8.7 million. Since the company's report, shares of FirstMerit have risen from $19.08 to $19.29, representing a gain of 1.1% in the past 20 days.
Banking Stocks Technical Review -- Research on CVB Financial, FirstMerit, PNC Financial Services, and TCF Financial
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 10:30AM CDT
On Friday, May 09, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,071.87, up 0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.20% higher at 16,583.34, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,878.48, up 0.15%. The gains were broad based as six out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index ended the day at 295.08, down 0.10%, and the index has advanced 2.88% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: CVB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CVBF), FirstMerit Corporation (NASDAQ: FMER), The PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE: PNC) and TCF Financial Corporation (NYSE: TCB). Free technical research on CVBF, FMER, PNC and TCB can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Downgrade Alert for FirstMerit (FMER)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 23, 7:00AM CDT
FirstMerit (NASDAQ:FMER) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Miller Tabak today. The stock closed yesterday at $19.08 on volume of 4.3 million shares, above average daily volume of 1.1 million. FirstMerit Corporation operates primarily as a multi-bank holding company. The Banks attract deposits, originate loans, and provide other banking services. The Company's non-banking subsidiaries provide securities brokerage, trust, equipment lease financing, insurance, and other services. FirstMerit operates in Ohio.
FirstMerit Reports First Quarter 2014 EPS of $0.31 Per Share
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 22, 6:30AM CDT
Quarterly Highlights include:
Mood Media Selected by FirstMerit Bank to Provide Dynamic Digital Signage Solution
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 22, 6:00AM CDT
Implementation Begins for Prominent Financial Firm
FirstMerit Announces Conference Call To Discuss 2014 First Quarter Earnings
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 15, 5:30PM CDT
FirstMerit (Nasdaq: FMER) senior management will host an earnings conference call on April 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to provide an overview of first quarter results and highlights. To participate in the conference call, please dial (888) 693-3477 ten minutes before start time and provide the reservation number: 31595410. A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on April 22, 2014, through May 6, 2014, by dialing (855) 859-2056, and entering the PIN: 31595410.
Are You Holding Small Stocks? You May Not Get Big Returns
at The Street - Fri Apr 04, 9:46AM CDT
Financial advisers used to see small-cap stocks outperforming bigger stocks but that view may be changing.
Banking Equities Analysis -- Research on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, FirstMerit, TCF Financial, and Toronto-Dominion
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 24, 9:45AM CDT
On Friday, March 21, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite finished at 4,276.79, down 0.98%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the session at 16,302.77, down 0.17% and the S&P 500 ended the day at 1,866.52, lower by 0.29%. Four out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index finished the day at 302.29, up 0.01%, and the same has gained 3.83% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: MTU), FirstMerit Corp. (NASDAQ: FMER), TCF Financial Corp. (NYSE: TCB), and The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD). Free technical research on MTU, FMER, TCB, and TD can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Strategic Team Formulations, Financial Results, Launch of Interactive Online Platforms, Grants, and Preferred Stock Dividends - Analyst Notes on Wells Fargo, KeyCorp, Comerica, FirstMerit, and RBC
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 10:13AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), FirstMerit Corporation (NASDAQ: FMER), and Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Insider Trading Alert - BID, FMER And GEVA Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Mar 10, 1:00PM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include BID, FMER and GEVA
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: CG, FMER, UHS
at The Street - Wed Feb 26, 9:01AM CST
CG FMER UHS are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
FirstMerit Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Preferred Stock of $14.69 Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 21, 1:30PM CST
The Board of Directors of FirstMerit Corporation (Nasdaq: FMER) today announced a dividend of $14.69 per share, or $0.36725 per depository share, on the Company's 5.875% non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series A, payable May 5, 2014, to shareholders of record on April 18, 2014.
FirstMerit Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 21, 1:00PM CST
The Board of Directors of FirstMerit Corporation (Nasdaq: FMER) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on the Company's common stock, unchanged from last quarter, payable March 17, 2014, to shareholders of record on March 3, 2014.
Dave Matthews Band Tour 2014: Dave Matthews Band Concert Tickets on Sale Today at TicketProcess.com
PRWeb - Fri Feb 07, 1:02AM CST
The Dave Matthews Band recently announced their 2014 Summer Tour. TicketProcess.com is now offering tickets to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. The Summer tour will kick off May 16th in Spring, Texas at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and end on September 6th in Irvine, California at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Fans are encourage to secure tickets as early as possible.
Fitch Affirms FirstMerit at 'BBB+'/'F2' Following Mid-Tier Regional Peer Review,; Outlook Stable
Business Wire - Wed Feb 05, 5:18PM CST
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for FirstMerit Corporation's (FMER) at 'BBB+'/'F2'. The Rrating Outlook remains Stable. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary.
Most Bank Stocks Trade Sideways As Investors Consider ADP Report
at The Street - Wed Feb 05, 3:06PM CST
Bank stocks end little changed as investors consider an upbeat ADP employment report and look ahead to the official numbers on Friday.
FirstMerit Stock Has 32% Upside, Says Oppenheimer
at The Street - Wed Feb 05, 9:47AM CST
Following an 11% decline, FirstMerit shares trade at a 'noticeable discount' to peers, according to Oppenheimer analyst Terry McEvoy.
Upgrade Alert for FirstMerit (FMER)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jan 31, 7:15AM CST
FirstMerit (NASDAQ:FMER) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Fig Partners today. The stock closed yesterday at $20.80 on volume of 1.5 million shares, above average daily volume of 1.2 million. FirstMerit Corporation operates primarily as a multi-bank holding company. The Banks attract deposits, originate loans, and provide other banking services. The Company's non-banking subsidiaries provide securities brokerage, trust, equipment lease financing, insurance, and other services. FirstMerit operates in Ohio.