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Current Happenings in Financial Services Sector: Special Research on Asta Funding, Athens Bancshares, Atlantic American, Atlantic Coast Financial, and Atlanticus Holdings
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 03, 8:00AM CST
Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Asta Funding (NASDAQ: ASFI), Athens Bancshares (NASDAQ: AFCB), Atlantic American (NASDAQ: AAME), Atlantic Coast Financial (NASDAQ: ACFC), and Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ: ATLC). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
AFCB: 25.98 (-0.02), ATLC: 2.99 (+0.24), AAME: 4.00 (-0.02), ASFI: 8.47 (unch), ACFC: 4.05 (+0.09)
Atlantic American Appoints Joseph M. Scheerer to Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Wed Dec 10, 1:11PM CST
Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq:AAME) today announced that Joseph M. Scheerer had been elected to the Company's Board of Directors effective December 8, 2014. Mr. Scheerer is the Principal and Managing Director of Stonybrook Capital based in New York, NY, a merchant banking firm focused on the insurance industry. Holborn Corporation, one of the largest independent reinsurance brokers in the U.S., is an equity partner with Stonybrook.
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Atlantic American Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Wed Nov 12, 2:22PM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of American Southern Insurance Company (Topeka, KS) and its wholly owned and 100% reinsured subsidiary, American Safety Insurance Company (collectively referred to as American Southern Group). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "bbb-" of the parent company, Atlantic American Corporation (Atlantic American) (NASDAQ:AAME).
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
Atlantic American Reports Increased Year to Date Operating Income
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 10, 8:55AM CST
-- Insurance premiums and operating earnings increase 6.9% and 2.0%, respectively, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the comparable period in 2013.
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
Atlantic American declares $0.02 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Oct 30, 8:38AM CDT
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
Special Cash Dividend Declared by Atlantic American
GlobeNewswire - Thu Oct 30, 8:23AM CDT
Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq:AAME) today announced that its board of directors has declared a special dividend of $0.02 per share that will be payable on or about December 5, 2014, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2014. This special dividend is in addition to and does not impact any future regular dividends.
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
Atlantic American Reports Increased Operating Income
GlobeNewswire - Mon Aug 11, 9:00AM CDT
-- Operating income for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 increased to $1.4 million from $0.9 million for the comparable period of 2013
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02)
Le Meridien Tampa Debuts in Century-Old Courthouse in the Heart of Downtown
Business Wire - Mon Jun 23, 10:39AM CDT
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the debut of Le Meridien Tampa, following an adaptive re-use project that has transformed a century-old federal courthouse into the city's newest hotel. Developed by Memphis-based Development Services Group and owned via joint venture between its CEO and President Gary Prosterman and the Atlantic American Opportunity Fund, Le Meridien Tampa offers 130 contemporary guestrooms, a modern restaurant and state-of-the-art meeting and event space all set against the backdrop of the building's stunning architecture and location in the heart of the city's downtown arts and entertainment district.
AAME: 4.00 (-0.02), HOT: 80.33 (+0.33)
Nasdaq stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Thu Feb 26, 12:19PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on Nasdaq at 1 p.m.:
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), SPNS: 7.70 (-0.13), FLML: 15.65 (+0.35), PCYC: 215.93 (-1.89), AKRX: 53.81 (+0.34), PGTI: 10.17 (-0.28), BNFT: 32.56 (+1.30), CBRX: 6.94 (-0.45), PLNR: 6.15 (-0.11), ONFC: 19.54 (-0.05), CYBX: 68.50 (+1.90)
Applied Optoelectronics' (AAOI) CEO Thompson Lin on Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 25, 9:16PM CST
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics posts 4Q profit
Automated Insights - Wed Feb 25, 5:24PM CST
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) _ Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $702,000, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics beats by $0.02, misses on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 25, 3:19PM CST
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year 2014 Financial Results on February 25, 2015
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 26, 3:03PM CST
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2014 Revenue
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 13, 3:03PM CST
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced preliminary revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 02, 8:30AM CST
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List for Friday
ARCX: 18.97 (+0.20), AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), BEAV: 63.54 (+0.12), BBRG: 13.03 (-0.29), BCOR: 14.82 (+0.15)
Applied Optoelectronics Completes Taiwan Factory Move
GlobeNewswire - Tue Dec 02, 7:30AM CST
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced the completion of the move to a new, larger factory in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Ranked Number 374 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte's 2014 Technology Fast 500(TM)
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 13, 10:58AM CST
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI) today announced it ranked No. 374 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM), a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. The ranking was based on Applied Optoelectronics' 214% revenue growth from 2009 to 2013.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Midday gainers / Losers
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 11, 11:45AM CST
FSM: 4.50 (+0.19), HEAR: 2.36 (-0.12), JRJC: 5.68 (-0.26), CVO: 2.09 (+0.01), AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), UNIS: 3.95 (-0.24), HIIQ: 7.18 (+0.09), CYAN: 8.14 (+0.02), PTX: 10.73 (-0.17), TRMR: 2.43 (-0.02), PRKR: 0.95 (-0.02), SUMR: 2.72 (+0.08), VSLR: 8.07 (-0.10), RVP: 4.18 (-0.03), ASCMA: 43.97 (-1.16), ICUI: 88.91 (-0.15), CALL: 7.72 (+0.18), DMD: 4.93 (-0.13), AST: 3.98 (+0.03), ASEI: 52.29 (+0.97)
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Lower After Earnings Miss
at The Street - Tue Nov 11, 9:55AM CST
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is falling Tuesday after missing analysts' estimates for earnings in the third quarter
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics misses by $0.03, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 10, 3:37PM CST
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Applied Optoelectronics Reports Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Record Revenue
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 10, 3:10PM CST
Third Quarter 2014 Highlights
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66)
Infinera Stock Pops After Q3 Beat, Raised Outlook
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 23, 11:25AM CDT
Infinera stock soared to a more than six-year high Thursday after the fiber-optics parts maker posted Q3 earnings late Wednesday that blew past estimates and raised its Q4 guidance. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Infinera (INFN) saw its stock rise 25% in...
FNSR: 21.01 (-0.06), AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), JDSU: 13.77 (+0.45), CIEN: 20.92 (+0.01), INFN: 17.05 (-0.31)
iRobot Beats on Q3 Earnings, Hikes 2014 EPS Guidance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 22, 1:30PM CDT
iRobot Corporation (IRBT) reported strong earnings and improved year over year revenues for the third quarter of 2014.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), AA: 14.79 (-0.32), IRBT: 32.85 (-0.20), AAPL: 128.46 (-1.95)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights:iRobot, Alcoa, Applied Optoelectronics and Apple
PR Newswire - Wed Oct 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the iRobot Corporation (Nasdaq:IRBT-Free Report), Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA-Free Report), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAOI-Free Report) and Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL-Free Report).
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), AA: 14.79 (-0.32)
iRobot to Ride Growth Trajectory on New Contracts - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 21, 4:52PM CDT
Premier robot manufacturing company iRobot Corporation (IRBT) announced the receipt of a new contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division.
AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), AA: 14.79 (-0.32), IRBT: 32.85 (-0.20), AAPL: 128.46 (-1.95)
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) in Focus: Stock Soars 10.5% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 15, 8:18AM CDT
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by above 10% on the day.
AMKR: 9.73 (+0.45), AMBA: 57.39 (-0.62), AAOI: 12.48 (+0.66), RMBS: 12.00 (-0.25)
Best 3 Yielding Buy-Rated Stocks: SPH, ARI, AB
at The Street - Fri Feb 27, 9:30AM CST
These 3 dividend stocks are rated a Buy by TheStreet
AB: 28.64 (+0.26), SPH: 44.14 (-0.36), ARI: 17.09 (unch)
Can The Uptrend Continue for AllianceBernstein Holding (AB)?