Will Western Union (WU) Q2 Earnings Snap Surprise Trend?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 01, 9:58AM CDT
Western Union Co. (WU) is set to report second-quarter 2016 earnings results after market close on Aug 3.
PRU: 73.97 (-0.88), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), SLF: 32.42 (-0.21), ALL: 68.11 (-0.28)
Fitch Affirms Western Union's IDR at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 3:41PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt ratings of The Western Union Company (Western Union) at 'BBB+' and the Short-Term IDR at 'F2'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. See the full list of ratings at the end of this release.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
The Western Union Foundation Appoints Elizabeth Roscoe to Lead the Global Foundation
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 10:00AM CDT
The Western Union Foundation has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Roscoe to Executive Director.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Successfully Completes Southwest Border Monitor Primary Recommendations
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 7:15AM CDT
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, today announced the successful completion of the primary recommendations made by the monitor pursuant to the Southwest Border settlement agreement, dated February 11, 2010.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Announces Enhanced Innovation to Support Global Trade: Technology Creating Borderless Economies for SMEs
BusinessWire - Mon Jul 18, 7:00AM CDT
Western Union Business Solutions, a business segment of The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) and a leader in global payment services, today announces enhanced capabilities to its WU(R) EDGE digital trading platform, including expansion of the platform's fee-free* network, and availability into seven new markets: Hong Kong, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Announces $0.16 Quarterly Dividend
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 14, 12:00PM CDT
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable September 30, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2016.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Renews and Extends Agreement with Rite Aid
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 13, 9:22AM CDT
The Western Union Company (WU) has recently renewed its agreement with Rite Aid Corporation (RAD).
QIWI: 11.47 (-0.34), WEX: 91.01 (-0.95), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), RAD: 7.01 (-0.01)
Western Union to Release Second Quarter Results on August 3, 2016
BusinessWire - Mon Jul 11, 7:00AM CDT
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO, and Raj Agrawal, Executive Vice President and CFO, will host a webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2016 results on August 3, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern time the same day.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Downgrade Alert for Western Union (WU)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 08, 3:24AM CDT
Western Union (NYSE:WU) was downgraded from Equal Weight to Underweight at Barclays Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $19.00 on volume of 3.0 million shares, below average daily volume of 4.4 million. Western Union Company offers money transfer services. The Company offers consumer to consumer money transfer and bill paying services, and sells money orders.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union (WU) Expands Further in Mexico via Walmart
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 9:07AM CDT
To further penetrate into Mexico, Western Union Co. (WU) has joined forces with Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica.
MGI: 6.44 (-0.18), V: 78.28 (+0.02), GPN: 71.50 (-2.21), WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
UNITED KINGDOM: Western Union Services Active in the UK, Despite EU Referendum Vote
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 3:18PM CDT
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments, announced today all Western Union consumer and business solutions services are active in the United Kingdom, irrespective of Thursday's EU Membership Referendum vote, or currency volatility.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union's Expansion Initiatives in Mexico Bear Fruit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:08AM CDT
Western Union Co.'s (WU) initiatives to expand in Mexico have yielded results as evident from its outperformance in the region.
TSS: 48.57 (-1.22), MGI: 6.44 (-0.18), V: 78.28 (+0.02), WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Grows in Mexico: Funds Payout to Millions of Accounts
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 7:30AM CDT
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments, has grown its reach in Mexico with the ability to send money from the United States directly into nearly all bank accounts in Mexico(1), amplifying funds-out options in the fourth largest remittance market in the world.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
NetBase's Audience 3D(TM) Social Analytics Solution Chosen by Top Consumer Brands and Agencies to Fuel Marketing Campaigns
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 15, 8:00AM CDT
NetBase, a global leader in enterprise social analytics, today announced unprecedented momentum with its industry-first Audience 3D(TM) (A3D) solution. Top consumer brands including Coca-Cola, Visa, Walmart, Western Union, L'Oreal and HULU, and leading marketing agencies such as VaynerMedia, CP+B and AnalogFolk, selected A3D to gain instant access to highly valuable audience profiles spanning demographic, life stage, interests, affinities, location or behavior.
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union Provides Hedging Service to Hong Kong SMEs
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 8:24AM CDT
In an effort to better serve Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Hong Kong, Western Union Co. (WU) has launched a new product FX Options.
TSS: 48.57 (-1.22), FIS: 78.47 (-0.73), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), VNTV: 52.97 (-0.42)
MoneyGram Offers Direct to Bank Transfer Service in Romania
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 10:12AM CDT
Moneygram International Inc. (MGI) in collaboration with payments' company Earthport, has launched direct to bank transfer service in Romania.
MGI: 6.44 (-0.18), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), EEFT: 75.43 (-1.24), MA: 95.25 (+0.18)
Stock Watchout on Credit Services -- American Express, The Western Union, SLM Corp, and MasterCard
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 7:30AM CDT
On Wednesday, June 08, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,974.64, up 0.26%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.37% to finish at 18,005.05; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,119.12, up 0.33%. The gains were broad based as all the sectors ended the session in positive. ActiveWallSt.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM), and MasterCard Inc. (NYSE: MA). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free trade alerts at:
SLM: 7.10 (-0.04), AXP: 63.47 (-0.66), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), MA: 95.25 (+0.18)
Western Union Launches Global Ramadan Program "30 Days of Betters"
PR Newswire Europe - Thu Jun 09, 3:01AM CDT
DUBAI, UAE, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
WU: 19.63 (-0.33)
Western Union (WU) Digital Platform to Serve Cubans in US
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 6:57AM CDT
Western Union Co. (WU), has enabled mobile and online money transfers to Cuba.
TSS: 48.57 (-1.22), FIS: 78.47 (-0.73), WU: 19.63 (-0.33), PYPL: 36.54 (-0.52)