Discover Financial Services (DFS) 59.41 $DFS
The Biggest Red Flag for Credit Card Companies
John Maxfield, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 21, 9:03AM CDT
Credit card companies make for great investments so long as they avoid the urge to grow at the expense of credit quality. It's important to keep in mind that credit card loans are the riskiest types of loans a lender can make. In this year's stress...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), COF: 81.13 (+0.51), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16)
AribaPay(TM) Wins Two PYMNTS.com 2015 Innovator Awards
Business Wire - Fri Mar 20, 10:02AM CDT
PYMNTS.com, the premier source of news and commentary on innovation in payments and commerce, has announced the winners of the 2015 PYMNTS Innovator Awards. And AribaPay(TM), a revolutionary electronic payment solution offered by Ariba, an SAP company, and its partner Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), has been identified as both the Most Disruptive and Best B2B Innovation.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), SAP: 72.76 (+2.45)
AmEx Partners With Macy's, Others In Loyalty Program
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 18, 11:22AM CDT
American Express (AXP) is partnering with a host of companies such as Macy's and AT&T to launch a new multi-branded loyalty program that is not tied to any single payment method. The program, Plenti, allows consumers to earn rewards points from...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), T: 33.23 (+0.03), V: 67.41 (+0.60), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), COST: 152.59 (+1.28), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
Discover Card Shares the Top Spot in Customer Loyalty for 19th Consecutive Year
Business Wire - Wed Mar 18, 8:00AM CDT
Discover shared the top spot in the credit card category this year in customer brand loyalty, according to an annual study by the independent search firm Brand Keys, Inc.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Financial's Capital Actions Look Good, Expenses Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 17, 5:12PM CDT
On Mar 16, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Discover Financial Services (DFS).
ENVA: 23.67 (+0.53), SC: 23.07 (-0.27), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), CACC: 201.75 (-2.19)
Discover Financial Services Announces Financial Community Briefing
Business Wire - Mon Mar 16, 11:56AM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) plans to host a financial community briefing in New York City on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. David Nelms, chairman and chief executive officer, and other members of Discover's senior management team will update the financial community on the company's performance and business objectives.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Banks Offer More 2% Cash Back Credit Card Deals: Are They Sustainable?
at The Street - Mon Mar 16, 5:00AM CDT
Credit card companies are more competitive than ever, but it's hard to make money on 2% cash back.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), C: 52.98 (+0.60), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), ADS: 294.45 (+2.05)
You'll Probably Be Surprised by the Credit Card Brand Americans Are Most Loyal to
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 15, 8:12AM CDT
Source: Flickr user Kaiyan. To say we are a nation that runs on credit might be a severe understatement. According to statistics aggregated at CreditCards.com, the total value of general-purpose and private-label credit card purchases in 2012 was...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), V: 67.41 (+0.60), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
41 Best Banks and Credit Unions of 2015
Christina Lavingia, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 14, 12:05PM CDT
Photo credit: Elliott Brown. Each week throughout January and February, GOBankingRates has revealed its rankings of the best savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, online banks, brick-and-mortar banks and military financial institutions of 2015....
BOFI: 97.27 (+0.82), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GE: 25.40 (+0.07), BBT: 39.81 (+0.25), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), FBC: 14.55 (+0.11), WFC: 56.01 (+0.50), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), ZION: 27.45 (+0.94)
Discover Financial Gains on Fed's Nod on Capital Plans - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 13, 5:04PM CDT
Shares of Discover Financial Services (DFS) shot up 3.5% over a single trading session after the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approved the company's capital plans.
SC: 23.07 (-0.27), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), ECPG: 43.66 (+1.17), CACC: 201.75 (-2.19)
2015 Bank Capital Return Plans In A Nutshell
Investing Crunch - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 13, 2:46AM CDT
The Federal Reserve approved capital return plans for most major banks on March 11, 2015. Twenty nine banks received approval to return capital to shareholders via share buybacks and dividends. However, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ), the 29th bank,...
FITB: 19.48 (+0.26), STT: 76.24 (+1.41), RF: 9.64 (+0.14), HBAN: 11.27 (+0.17), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), BBT: 39.81 (+0.25), ALLY: 21.23 (-0.11), C: 52.98 (+0.60), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), MS: 36.50 (+0.39), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), COF: 81.13 (+0.51), USB: 44.86 (+0.42), STI: 42.66 (+0.53), CFG: 24.80 (unch), PNC: 95.97 (+1.10), ZION: 27.45 (+0.94), BK: 40.57 (+0.27), CMA: 46.63 (+1.08)
Discover Financial Services Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 3.51%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 12, 4:01PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE
FS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $59.01 to a high of $60.17. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $59.09 on volume of 5.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
After Yesterday's Rally of 3.51% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 12, 4:00PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSEFS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $59.01 to a high of $60.17. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $59.09 on volume of 5.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
AmEx to Boost Investor Return with More Buyback & Dividends - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 12, 3:20PM CDT
American Express Co.'s (AXP) (AmEx) new capital plan for the upcoming year received approval from the Federal Reserve.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), MS: 36.50 (+0.39)
Global Payments and Discover Financial Services Announce Streamlined Card Acceptance on the Discover Global Network in Canada
Business Wire - Thu Mar 12, 10:00AM CDT
Discover Financial Services ("Discover"
and Global Payments Inc. ("Global Payments", one of the largest worldwide providers of payment solutions, today announced a streamlined acceptance solution for Discover cards for merchants in Canada. The new program will simplify acceptance of Discover, Diners Club International, PULSE and affiliated network cards for Global Payments' merchants in Canada, offering a comprehensive solution which provides value by offering a single statement.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GPN: 92.06 (-0.89)
Discover proposes higher quarterly dividend of USD0.28 per share and up to USD2.2bn common stock buy back programme
M2 - Thu Mar 12, 7:42AM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSEFS), a direct banking and payment services company, disclosed on Thursday that it received a no objection notice from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to the company's capital actions through to 30 June 2016, under its capital plan.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Financial Services declares $0.28 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 11, 3:59PM CDT
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Announces Plans to Increase Quarterly Dividend to $0.28 Per Share and to Repurchase up to $2.2 Billion of Common Stock
Business Wire - Wed Mar 11, 3:38PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System notified Discover that it has no objections to the capital actions through June 30, 2016 as set forth in the company's capital plan. The plan includes an increase in the company's next quarterly dividend from $0.24 to $0.28 per share of common stock and share repurchases of up to $2.2 billion during the five quarters ending June 30, 2016.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Student Loans to Give Away $50,000 in College Scholarships
Business Wire - Tue Mar 10, 8:35AM CDT
Discover Student Loans is continuing to help cover college costs by giving away $50,000 in college scholarships. The program will award 20 students between June 2015 and March 2016 with a scholarship of $2,500 to be used for college costs including tuition, housing and books. Students can increase their chances to win by gaining bonus entries through social shares.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
The Biggest Red Flag for Credit Card Companies
John Maxfield, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 21, 9:03AM CDT
Credit card companies make for great investments so long as they avoid the urge to grow at the expense of credit quality. It's important to keep in mind that credit card loans are the riskiest types of loans a lender can make. In this year's stress...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), COF: 81.13 (+0.51), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16)
AribaPay(TM) Wins Two PYMNTS.com 2015 Innovator Awards
Business Wire - Fri Mar 20, 10:02AM CDT
PYMNTS.com, the premier source of news and commentary on innovation in payments and commerce, has announced the winners of the 2015 PYMNTS Innovator Awards. And AribaPay(TM), a revolutionary electronic payment solution offered by Ariba, an SAP company, and its partner Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), has been identified as both the Most Disruptive and Best B2B Innovation.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), SAP: 72.76 (+2.45)
AmEx Partners With Macy's, Others In Loyalty Program
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 18, 11:22AM CDT
American Express (AXP) is partnering with a host of companies such as Macy's and AT&T to launch a new multi-branded loyalty program that is not tied to any single payment method. The program, Plenti, allows consumers to earn rewards points from...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), T: 33.23 (+0.03), V: 67.41 (+0.60), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), COST: 152.59 (+1.28), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
Discover Card Shares the Top Spot in Customer Loyalty for 19th Consecutive Year
Business Wire - Wed Mar 18, 8:00AM CDT
Discover shared the top spot in the credit card category this year in customer brand loyalty, according to an annual study by the independent search firm Brand Keys, Inc.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Financial's Capital Actions Look Good, Expenses Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 17, 5:12PM CDT
On Mar 16, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Discover Financial Services (DFS).
ENVA: 23.67 (+0.53), SC: 23.07 (-0.27), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), CACC: 201.75 (-2.19)
Discover Financial Services Announces Financial Community Briefing
Business Wire - Mon Mar 16, 11:56AM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) plans to host a financial community briefing in New York City on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. David Nelms, chairman and chief executive officer, and other members of Discover's senior management team will update the financial community on the company's performance and business objectives.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Banks Offer More 2% Cash Back Credit Card Deals: Are They Sustainable?
at The Street - Mon Mar 16, 5:00AM CDT
Credit card companies are more competitive than ever, but it's hard to make money on 2% cash back.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), C: 52.98 (+0.60), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), ADS: 294.45 (+2.05)
You'll Probably Be Surprised by the Credit Card Brand Americans Are Most Loyal to
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 15, 8:12AM CDT
Source: Flickr user Kaiyan. To say we are a nation that runs on credit might be a severe understatement. According to statistics aggregated at CreditCards.com, the total value of general-purpose and private-label credit card purchases in 2012 was...
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), V: 67.41 (+0.60), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
41 Best Banks and Credit Unions of 2015
Christina Lavingia, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 14, 12:05PM CDT
Photo credit: Elliott Brown. Each week throughout January and February, GOBankingRates has revealed its rankings of the best savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, online banks, brick-and-mortar banks and military financial institutions of 2015....
BOFI: 97.27 (+0.82), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GE: 25.40 (+0.07), BBT: 39.81 (+0.25), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), FBC: 14.55 (+0.11), WFC: 56.01 (+0.50), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), ZION: 27.45 (+0.94)
Discover Financial Gains on Fed's Nod on Capital Plans - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 13, 5:04PM CDT
Shares of Discover Financial Services (DFS) shot up 3.5% over a single trading session after the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approved the company's capital plans.
SC: 23.07 (-0.27), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), ECPG: 43.66 (+1.17), CACC: 201.75 (-2.19)
2015 Bank Capital Return Plans In A Nutshell
Investing Crunch - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 13, 2:46AM CDT
The Federal Reserve approved capital return plans for most major banks on March 11, 2015. Twenty nine banks received approval to return capital to shareholders via share buybacks and dividends. However, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ), the 29th bank,...
FITB: 19.48 (+0.26), STT: 76.24 (+1.41), RF: 9.64 (+0.14), HBAN: 11.27 (+0.17), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), BBT: 39.81 (+0.25), ALLY: 21.23 (-0.11), C: 52.98 (+0.60), BAC: 15.84 (+0.23), MS: 36.50 (+0.39), DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), JPM: 61.75 (+0.55), COF: 81.13 (+0.51), USB: 44.86 (+0.42), STI: 42.66 (+0.53), CFG: 24.80 (unch), PNC: 95.97 (+1.10), ZION: 27.45 (+0.94), BK: 40.57 (+0.27), CMA: 46.63 (+1.08)
Discover Financial Services Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 3.51%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 12, 4:01PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE
FS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $59.01 to a high of $60.17. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $59.09 on volume of 5.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious. DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
After Yesterday's Rally of 3.51% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 12, 4:00PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE
FS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $59.01 to a high of $60.17. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $59.09 on volume of 5.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious. DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
AmEx to Boost Investor Return with More Buyback & Dividends - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 12, 3:20PM CDT
American Express Co.'s (AXP) (AmEx) new capital plan for the upcoming year received approval from the Federal Reserve.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GS: 193.13 (+3.16), AXP: 82.70 (+1.16), MS: 36.50 (+0.39)
Global Payments and Discover Financial Services Announce Streamlined Card Acceptance on the Discover Global Network in Canada
Business Wire - Thu Mar 12, 10:00AM CDT
Discover Financial Services ("Discover"
and Global Payments Inc. ("Global Payments", one of the largest worldwide providers of payment solutions, today announced a streamlined acceptance solution for Discover cards for merchants in Canada. The new program will simplify acceptance of Discover, Diners Club International, PULSE and affiliated network cards for Global Payments' merchants in Canada, offering a comprehensive solution which provides value by offering a single statement. DFS: 59.41 (+0.82), GPN: 92.06 (-0.89)
Discover proposes higher quarterly dividend of USD0.28 per share and up to USD2.2bn common stock buy back programme
M2 - Thu Mar 12, 7:42AM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE
FS), a direct banking and payment services company, disclosed on Thursday that it received a no objection notice from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to the company's capital actions through to 30 June 2016, under its capital plan. DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Financial Services declares $0.28 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 11, 3:59PM CDT
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Announces Plans to Increase Quarterly Dividend to $0.28 Per Share and to Repurchase up to $2.2 Billion of Common Stock
Business Wire - Wed Mar 11, 3:38PM CDT
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System notified Discover that it has no objections to the capital actions through June 30, 2016 as set forth in the company's capital plan. The plan includes an increase in the company's next quarterly dividend from $0.24 to $0.28 per share of common stock and share repurchases of up to $2.2 billion during the five quarters ending June 30, 2016.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
Discover Student Loans to Give Away $50,000 in College Scholarships
Business Wire - Tue Mar 10, 8:35AM CDT
Discover Student Loans is continuing to help cover college costs by giving away $50,000 in college scholarships. The program will award 20 students between June 2015 and March 2016 with a scholarship of $2,500 to be used for college costs including tuition, housing and books. Students can increase their chances to win by gaining bonus entries through social shares.
DFS: 59.41 (+0.82)
