Bet on these 5 Midwest Bank Stocks as Fed Rate Hike Looms
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 10:26AM CDT
As rate-hike speculation heightens, it is time for investors to add a handful of Midwest bank stocks - Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC), UMB Financial Corporation (UMBF), Chemical Financial Corporation (CHFC) and others.
UMBF: 60.09 (-0.71), FMBI: 19.55 (-0.02), HTLF: 36.44 (+0.12), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56), CHFC: 45.01 (-1.22)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Hires Chief Diversity Officer
GlobeNewswire - Fri Aug 26, 6:00AM CDT
Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust"
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Nu Skin Enterprises, Foot Locker, Wintrust Financial, VMware and Euronet Worldwide
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 25, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Nu Skin Enterprises, Foot Locker, Wintrust Financial, VMware and Euronet Worldwide
VMW: 73.78 (+0.45), NUS: 58.39 (+0.51), EEFT: 77.91 (+0.30), FL: 65.53 (-0.11), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Solid Sales Growth Makes These 5 Stocks Attractive Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 24, 8:17AM CDT
Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio can turn out to be an appropriate metric for stock valuation - Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS), Foot Locker, Inc. (FL), Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC), VMware, Inc. (VMW), Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT)
VMW: 73.78 (+0.45), NUS: 58.39 (+0.51), EEFT: 77.91 (+0.30), FL: 65.53 (-0.11), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Financial Acquires $554M Loans from GE Capital
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 22, 9:47AM CDT
Wintrust Financial (WTFC) closed a deal to acquire $554 million loans and related relationships from GE Capital Franchise Finance.
GE: 31.20 (-0.04), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56), CMA: 47.03 (-0.26), FHN: 15.24 (-0.14)
6 Regional Bank Stocks to Buy as Rate Hike Prospects Rise
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 4:37PM CDT
With the doors open for a rate hike in the near-term, investors should make wise investment decision by investing in bank stocks.
UMBF: 60.09 (-0.71), HBHC: 32.08 (-0.55), FRC: 76.88 (-0.08), MBFI: 39.16 (-0.02), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56), CMA: 47.03 (-0.26)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jul 28, 3:09PM CDT
Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust" or the "Company"
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
BB&T's Acquisitions Fuel Growth, Soaring Costs a Concern
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 1:43PM CDT
BB&T's inorganic growth strategy and impressive capital position fuels growth but higher costs remain a concern.
FMER: 21.61 (+0.37), BBT: 38.32 (-0.18), HTLF: 36.44 (+0.12), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Huntington-FirstMerit Merger Deal Gets Shareholders' Nod
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 3:55PM CDT
Shareholders of Huntington and FirstMerit approve the merger deal between the companies.
FMER: 21.61 (+0.37), HBAN: 9.96 (-0.05), BAC: 15.98 (-0.16), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
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: 57.66 (-0.51), SBSI: 32.48 (-0.37), FBP: 4.83 (-0.07), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Will Commerce Bancshares Growth Cushion Elevated Costs?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 5:33PM CDT
On Jun 8, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Commerce Bancshares (CBSH).
FMER: 21.61 (+0.37), EFSC: 31.06 (+0.26), CBSH: 50.45 (-0.23), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Offering of Common Stock
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 08, 3:44PM CDT
Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust" or the "Company"
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: UMB Financial, PrivateBancorp, Popular and Wintrust Financial
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: UMB Financial, PrivateBancorp, Popular and Wintrust Financial
UMBF: 60.09 (-0.71), BPOP: 39.46 (+0.15), PVTB: 46.12 (+0.17), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
4 Bank Stocks to Buy on Yellen's Rate Hike Signal
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 31, 12:01PM CDT
As each Fed meeting approaches, the dollar is seen to strengthen, mortgage rates move up and gold falls, only to be later disappointed by the Fed's cautious stance. However, this time things look quite optimistic.
UMBF: 60.09 (-0.71), BPOP: 39.46 (+0.15), PVTB: 46.12 (+0.17), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Is Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 09, 7:40AM CDT
Wintrust Financial (WTFC) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Shares Cross Above 200 DMA
MarketNewsVideo.com - Tue Apr 19, 10:48AM CDT
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Wintrust Financial Corp. crossed above their 200 day moving average of $48.73, changing hands as high as $52.12 per share.
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Net Income, an Increase of 26% Over Prior Year
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 18, 3:01PM CDT
Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust" or "the Company"
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Schedule
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 04, 3:01PM CDT
Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust"
WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56)
Wintrust Completes Generations Buy, Expands in Wisconsin
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 01, 12:25PM CDT
Expanding its footprint in Wisconsin further, U.S. banking and financial services provider Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) recently completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Generations Bancorp, Inc. for a purchase price of about $25.1 million.
EFSC: 31.06 (+0.26), MBWM: 26.92 (+0.12), WTFC: 55.02 (-0.56), MSFG: 24.20 (+0.07)