BB&T Receives Approval to Buy 41 Citi Branches in Texas - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 03, 4:58PM CST
BB&T received necessary regulatory approvals to buy 41 banking branches from Citibank. The company expects to close the transaction on Mar 20.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01)
BB&T is an Investment Worth Banking on, as Regional Institution is Poised for Growth
at The Street - Wed Jan 21, 6:00AM CST
North Carolina's No. 2 regional bank is expected to generate higher loan growth and regional expansion, justifying Wall Street's recent price target increase.
FITB: 19.26 (+0.07), BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), PNC: 92.38 (+0.82), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01), CMA: 46.42 (-0.10)
Merger Arbitrage Mondays - January 5, 2015
Asif Suria - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 05, 5:34AM CST
Merger activity decreased last week with two new mergers announced and three deals closing. You can find all the active deals listed below in our Merger Arbitrage Tool that automatically updates itself during market hours. Deal Statistics: ...
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The Bank of Kentucky posts 3Q profit
Automated Insights - Tue Dec 16, 5:58PM CST
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (AP) _ The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. (BKYF) on Tuesday reported net income of $4.6 million, or 59 cents per share, in its third quarter.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30)
Nasdaq makes changes to community bank index
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 11:22AM CST
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), UCFC: 5.28 (-0.02), TLMR: 14.02 (-0.01), SFBS: 32.07 (+0.09), HBNC: 23.16 (+0.16), BBNK: 22.04 (+0.24), TBNK: 21.70 (+0.02), SGBK: 28.10 (+0.10), PFIS: 43.40 (-0.59), BDGE: 25.41 (+0.07), BSRR: 16.75 (-0.07), SUBK: 23.06 (+0.44), PCBK: 13.44 (-0.04), SQBK: 25.66 (-0.13), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01), MBWM: 19.32 (+0.02), OPB: 28.48 (+0.21), KRNY: 13.48 (+0.16)
Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ OMX ABA Community Bank Index
GlobeNewswire - Mon Dec 15, 6:15AM CST
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ OMX ABA Community Bank Index (Nasdaq:ABQI), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, December 22, 2014.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), UCFC: 5.28 (-0.02), TLMR: 14.02 (-0.01), SFBS: 32.07 (+0.09), CACB: 4.90 (+0.12), HBNC: 23.16 (+0.16), BBNK: 22.04 (+0.24), TBNK: 21.70 (+0.02), SGBK: 28.10 (+0.10), PFIS: 43.40 (-0.59), BDGE: 25.41 (+0.07), BSRR: 16.75 (-0.07), SUBK: 23.06 (+0.44), PCBK: 13.44 (-0.04), SQBK: 25.66 (-0.13), NDAQ: 49.48 (-0.27), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01), MBWM: 19.32 (+0.02), OPB: 28.48 (+0.21), KRNY: 13.48 (+0.16)
BB&T to Buy Susquehanna for $2.5B: Will it be Accretive? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 13, 11:00AM CST
With an aim to expand its footprints in the Mid-Atlantic region, BB&T (BBT) is set to acquire Susquehanna. The cash-cum-stock transaction is valued at $2.5 billion.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01)
Why Shares of Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. Rocketed 32% Higher Today
Alex Planes, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Nov 12, 12:33PM CST
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. What: Shares of Susquehanna Bancshares are trading 32%...
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01)
Is BB&T's $2.5 Billion Shopping Spree for Susquehanna Bancshares a Good Idea?
at The Street - Wed Nov 12, 12:25PM CST
It's best for investors to wait for clearer signs that BB&T can execute its expansion plans but not hurt its bottom line.
FITB: 19.26 (+0.07), BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), STI: 41.57 (+0.01), SUSQ: 13.48 (+0.01)
Synovus (SNV) Posts In-Line Q3 Earnings, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 22, 8:50AM CDT
Shares of Synovus (SNV) rose more than 5% in one day's trading after the company reported third-quarter 2014 earnings on Oct 21, before the market opened.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), UCBI: 19.26 (+0.02), COB: 10.25 (+0.18), SNV: 28.12 (-0.02)
Huntington Bancshares' Growth Strategy Should Worry Competitors
at The Street - Tue Oct 21, 1:12PM CDT
Huntington, which has bought back 32 million shares of its stock in the last 12 months, won't remain a secret forever.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), HBAN: 10.69 (-0.02), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), BAC: 16.61 (-0.06)
Why Regional Bank BB&T Is Too Expensive and Should Be Avoided
at The Street - Wed Oct 15, 11:21AM CDT
BB&T shares are going to trade in a tight range until the company shows it can produce enough of a return from the money it has spent on acquisitions.
FITB: 19.26 (+0.07), BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), RF: 9.52 (-0.02), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), C: 51.20 (+0.31), STI: 41.57 (+0.01)
Bank of Kentucky (BKYF) Enters Overbought Territory - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 16, 10:41AM CDT
Bank of Kentucky (BKYF) Enters Overbought Territory
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30)
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Brower Piven Commences Investigation Relating To The Proposed Buyout Of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation
Business Wire - Mon Sep 15, 4:36PM CDT
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation ("Bank of Kentucky" or the "Company"
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30)
BANK OF KENTUCKY SHAREHOLDER ALERT - The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of the Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. to BB&T Corporation
Business Wire - Fri Sep 12, 1:39PM CDT
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS:BKYF) ("Bank of Kentucky"
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Announces Investigation Of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation In Connection With The Proposed Sale Of The Company To BB&T Corporation
Business Wire - Thu Sep 11, 4:47PM CDT
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation ("Bank of Kentucky" or the "Company"
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04)
BANK OF KENTUCKY SHAREHOLDER ALERT - The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. to BB&T Corporation - BKYF
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 11, 1:46PM CDT
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: BKYF) ("Bank of Kentucky"
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04)
Acquisition Announcement, Technical Update, Portfolio Expansion, Appointment, and Upcoming Conference Call - Research Reports on BB&T, Equity Residential, Charles Schwab, Northern Trust and Hartford
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 11, 8:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT), Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW), Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6388-100free.
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), NTRS: 70.08 (-0.51), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), HIG: 41.27 (+0.19), SCHW: 29.13 (-0.83), EQR: 78.75 (-1.11)
BANK OF KENTUCKY FINANCIAL CORP. ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. and Its Board of Directors In Connection With the Sale of the Company to BB&T Corporation
Business Wire - Wed Sep 10, 5:52PM CDT
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp. ("Bank of Kentucky" or the "Company"
BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04)
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Wed Sep 10, 5:16PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
NETE: 1.29 (+0.14), HBNK: 21.40 (+0.25), LUNA: 1.48 (-0.01), BKYF: 47.75 (-0.30), OTIV: 1.75 (unch), THLD: 4.03 (+0.21), PLMT: 17.20 (-0.26), GCBC: 29.50 (unch), THTI: 1.01 (-0.09), MTSL: 1.52 (+0.02)