Synovus Controls Costs Effectively, Regulatory Woes Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 7:49AM CDT
On Jun 9, we issued an updated research report on Synovus Financial Corporation (SNV). Cost control, pruning of assets, improving credit quality and a strong capital position are major driving factors.
SNV: 30.40 (-0.52), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), MNRK: 18.97 (-0.39), STBZ: 20.69 (-0.18)
Wintrust Financial Falls 3% on Stock Offering Announcement
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 6:22AM CDT
Shares of Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) lost 2.71% in a full trading session following the announcement of a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock on Wednesday, after the market closed.
RJF: 52.26 (-0.60), SBSI: 29.97 (-0.29), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), WTFC: 50.98 (-0.61)
First BanCorp Announces Payment of Interest Accrued on Trust Preferred Securities
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 7:30AM CDT
First BanCorp (the "Corporation"
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Erste Group Bank, First Bancorp, KCG Holdings and National General Holdings
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Erste Group Bank, First Bancorp, KCG Holdings and National General Holdings
KCG: 13.50 (-0.14), NGHC: 21.21 (-0.28), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Fed Hike Still in the Cards? 4 Stocks that Stand to Gain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 1:16PM CDT
With the interest rates still on an upward trajectory, investors can consider these finance stocks that are set to benefit directly from the same.
KCG: 13.50 (-0.14), NGHC: 21.21 (-0.28), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Should You Consider Holding Bank of the Ozarks Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 7:08AM CDT
Despite mounting expenses and margin compression, Bank of the Ozarks' inorganic growth strategy and improvement in loan and deposits assure a steady growth in the future.
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), SONA: 12.30 (-0.12), MNRK: 18.97 (-0.39), OZRK: 37.49 (-0.50)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First Bancorp, Cardinal Financial, Monarch Financial Holdings, Southern National Bancorp of Virginia and State Bank Financial
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 31, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: First Bancorp, Cardinal Financial, Monarch Financial Holdings, Southern National Bancorp of Virginia and State Bank Financial
CFNL: 22.12 (-0.21), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), SONA: 12.30 (-0.12), MNRK: 18.97 (-0.39), STBZ: 20.69 (-0.18)
5 Best Southeast U.S. Bank Stocks of the Region
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 1:11PM CDT
Economies of some of the regions look favorable for their resident banks. So these banks might be able to deal with the broader issues better than others. One such region is the Southeast.
CFNL: 22.12 (-0.21), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), SONA: 12.30 (-0.12), MNRK: 18.97 (-0.39), STBZ: 20.69 (-0.18)
If the Fed Raises Interest Rates, Buy These 3 Banking Stocks
Zacks Premium Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 25, 3:06PM CDT
These stocks are well-positioned with regards to surpassing investor expectations.
BANC: 19.50 (-0.40), CFNL: 22.12 (-0.21), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
First Bancorp (FBP) Shares March Higher, Can It Continue?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 23, 8:37AM CDT
First Bancorp (FBP) has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 24.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA.
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
First Bancorp (FBP): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 18, 7:47AM CDT
First Bancorp (FBP) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Bank of the Ozarks' Acquisitions Get Two Regulatory Nods
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 16, 9:04AM CDT
Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK) announced the receipt of regulatory approvals for the previously announced merger transactions with Community & Southern Holdings as well as C1 Financial (BNK).
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), BNK: 23.25 (-0.32), MNRK: 18.97 (-0.39), OZRK: 37.49 (-0.50)
3 Reasons Why First Bancorp (FBP) is a Great Value Stock
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 09, 7:50AM CDT
First Bancorp looks great given its impressive metrics and estimate revisions
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Is First Bancorp an Incredible Momentum Stock? 3 Reasons Why FBP Will Be Tough to Beat
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 03, 8:16AM CDT
First Bancorp is a pretty good momentum stock and has been seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate front as well
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Hilltop (HTH) Misses Q1 Earnings on Increased Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 29, 1:24PM CDT
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) reported first-quarter 2016 operating earnings per share of 28 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents by 17.6%.
ANCX: 20.43 (-0.01), HTH: 21.02 (-0.04), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06), FNBC: 17.61 (+0.41)
First Bancorp posts 1Q profit
Automated Insights - Mon Apr 25, 4:01PM CDT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ First Bancorp (FBP) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $23.3 million.
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
First BanCorp. Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2016
BusinessWire - Mon Apr 25, 3:45PM CDT
--Net income of $23.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $15.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015.
FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Will 3M (MMM) Beat Q1 Earnings on Healthy Organic Growth?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 22, 3:40PM CDT
3M Company (MMM) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Apr 26.
MMM: 167.13 (-1.43), CNI: 58.52 (-0.67), CR: 57.82 (-0.96), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Will TransUnion (TRU) Pull a Surprise this Earnings Season?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 22, 10:26AM CDT
TransUnion (TRU) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2016 results on Apr 26, after the market closes. Though a favorable Zacks Rank surprise prediction remains uncertain.
TRU: 32.09 (-0.48), CNI: 58.52 (-0.67), CR: 57.82 (-0.96), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)
Can United Technologies (UTX) Beat Earnings Yet Again?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 22, 5:58AM CDT
United Technologies Corporation (UTX) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Apr 27.
UTX: 101.21 (-0.79), CNI: 58.52 (-0.67), CR: 57.82 (-0.96), FBP: 4.27 (-0.06)