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2015-04-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | CME Group Downgraded to Hold on Trading Volume Decline - Analyst Blog | On Apr 11, Zacks Investment Research downgraded CME Group Inc.CME to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Why the Downgrade?
CME Group witnessed a rank downgrade due to a decline in trading volume for the month of March, which was reported on Apr 2.
The trading average volume in March declined 3% year over year to 13.7 million cont... |
2015-04-09 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | AllianceBernstein , Royal Gold, Pretium Resources, Asanko Gold, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Kyocera highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day - Press Releases | Chicago, IL - April 09, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights AllianceBernstein ( AB - Free Report ) as the Bull of the Day and Royal Gold (RGLD-Free Report) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Pretium Resources (PVG-Free Report), Asanko Gold (AKG-Free Report), Mitsubishi UF... |
2015-04-09 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Bull of the Day: AllianceBernstein (AB) - Bull of the Day | It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the stock market has been on fire the last few years. After hitting a devilish low of 666 on March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 has more than tripled off the lows. For the longest time the individual investor still sat on the sidelines, reluctant to put their hard earned mo... |
2015-04-02 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Why This Multi-Billion Dollar Fund is Betting Big on Microsoft Corporation Stock | It hasn't been a great year for Microsoft shareholders. Concerns surrounding 13% declines in both Windows OEM Pro and Windows OEM non-Pro revenues last quarter are largely to blame for Microsoft's 12% year-to-date stock price decline. As is often the case when a stock falls out of favor, Microsoft's languishing share p... |
2015-03-27 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Ameriprise Resolves 401(k) Suit, to Pay $27.5 Million - Analyst Blog | As per a court document issued yesterday, Ameriprise Financial, Inc.AMP will shell out $27.5 million to settle a 2011 lawsuit claiming breach of fiduciary duty in the company's 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan sponsored by a company for its workers.
About the Lawsuit
In Sep 2011, a class-action s... |
2015-03-23 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Does Ameriprise's Solid Growth Make It Attractive? - Analyst Blog | On Mar 16, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Ameriprise Financial, Inc.AMP . Growth in assets under management (AUM) continued to be encouraging, whereas weak cost control remained an undermining factor.
Ameriprise, with a network of over 9,700 advisors, offers an extensive range of products and services to... |
2015-03-19 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Is Blackstone's Advisory Arm Spin-Off Headed in Right Way? - Analyst Blog | The Blackstone Group L.P.BX , which is looking forward to capitalize on the consistent growth witnessed in the Financial Advisory business since several years through the segment's spin-off, may see a number of its senior managing directors exiting the firm. As reported by Reuters , several of the company's directors i... |
2015-03-16 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Principal Financial Remains Well Poised for Long Term - Analyst Blog | On Mar 12, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Principal Financial Group Inc . PFG .
An increased focus on fee-based business is helping the investment manager produce solid quarterly results and the last quarter was no exception. Operating net income of $1.09 per share in the fourth quarter beat the Zacks Co... |
2015-03-16 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone Buys Willis Tower for $1.3B: Will it be Accretive? - Analyst Blog | The Blackstone Group L.P.BX has finally struck a deal to buy Chicago's Willis Tower for $1.3 billion. As per the news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the deal was finalized during the weekend.
The purchase price of $1.3 billion would mark the highest ever for a U.S. office tower situated outside New York. F... |
2015-03-09 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone (BX) to Buy Willis Tower in Chicago for $1.5B? - Analyst Blog | One of the largest private equity firms in the world, New York-based The Blackstone Group L.P.BX is aiming to expand in Chicago. The company is in talks to buy the city's tallest building, 110-story Willis Tower, for$1.5 billion. The news was first reported by Crains Chicago Business.
Blackstone's representatives had b... |
2015-02-26 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Principal Financial Approves $150M Share Buyback Program - Analyst Blog | The board of directors of Principal Financial Group, Inc . ( PFG ) approved a new share buyback program in a concerted effort to return more value to shareholders. The new approval authorizes the company to repurchase shares worth $150 million.
Share repurchases benefit the company's earnings per share, book value and ... |
2015-02-24 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Is AllianceBernstein Holding (AB) Stock A Great Combo of Value and Growth? - Tale of the Tape | Value investing is always a very popular strategy, and for good reason. After all, who doesn't want to find stocks that have low PEs, solid outlooks, and decent dividends?
Fortunately for investors looking for this combination, we have identified a strong candidate which may be an impressive value; AllianceBernstein Ho... |
2015-02-20 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | T. Rowe Price (TROW) Gains on Increasing Shareholder Value - Analyst Blog | Shares of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ( TROW ) gained nearly 2% at the end of the yesterday's trading session following the announcement of a special dividend along with a rise in regular quarterly cash dividend by this global investment management firm.
Special Dividend
T. Rowe Price, which is riding high on the impress... |
2015-02-18 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 19, 2015 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on February 19, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.57 per share is scheduled to be paid on March 12, 2015. Shareholders who purchased AB prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 26.67% increase over ... |
2015-02-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | KKR Falls on Q4 Earnings Miss, Investment Income Down - Analyst Blog | Shares of KKR & Co. L.P. ( KKR ) lost nearly 3% following the fourth-quarter 2014 earnings release, which reflected weakness owing to a significant decline in investment income. The company reported adjusted economic net income per unit of 5 cents, substantially missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. Moreove... |
2014-11-24 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | A Look at Why International Markets are a Better Buy than the U.S. Market | The U.S. market is in second to last place on theglobal marketlist at a whopping 0.6% in projected annual return, implying that the market is over-valued and will be going flat in the near future. It may be time to invest in international stocks to get more bang for your buck.
On our website underneath the drop-down me... |
2014-10-29 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for October 30, 2014 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on October 30, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $0.45 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 20, 2014. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 12.5% increas... |
2014-09-30 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | SEI Investments Downgraded to Hold on Expense Concerns - Analyst Blog | On Sep 30, Zacks Investment Research downgraded SEI Investments Co. ( SEIC ) to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Going by the Zacks model, companies holding a Zacks Rank #3 are expected to perform in line with the broader market.
Why the Downgrade?
SEI Investments has been witnessing falling earnings estimates over the last 30 ... |
2014-09-30 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will BankUnited's Rising Expenses Dampen Upcoming Results? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 24, 2014, we issued an updated research report on BankUnited, Inc. ( BKU ). Sustainable improvement in the top line as well as loan and deposits continued to be the growth drivers, while rising expenses remained the dampener.
BankUnited, with a goal to provide personalized services along with a diversified range... |
2014-09-29 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Janus Capital Shares Surge 43.02% as Bill Gross Joins Firm - Analyst Blog | Shares of Janus Capital Group, Inc. ( JNS ) - the fund management company with $178 billion of assets under management (AUM) jumped a massive 43.02% on Friday. The significant surge in the price followed the hiring of Bill Gross - co-founder of the large investment firm - Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco). Gros... |
2014-09-29 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will Northern Trust Gain from T2S Strategy Implementation? - Analyst Blog | Northern Trust Corporation ( NTRS ) announced the implementation of Target2-Securities (T2S) strategy to provide better services to its clients in the form of improved liquidity as well as asset safety. The bank hired the services of Deutsche Bank AG ( DB ) and Euroclear SA/NV to help it accomplish the same.
What is T2... |
2014-09-29 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | TD Ameritrade Partners with Equity Administration Solutions - Analyst Blog | TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation' s ( AMTD ) subsidiary TD Ameritrade, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Equity Administration Solutions, Inc. ('EASi'). This latest move by the Omaha, NE-based online broker age firm comes in line with its strategy to cater innovative solutions to corporate customers a... |
2014-09-26 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will Affiliated Managers' Portfolio Expansion Show Results? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 19, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Affiliated Managers Group Inc. ( AMG ). Commendable top line growth remains the key strength while escalating expenses continue to be a concern.
Affiliated Managers with its diversified investment products and a goal to fulfill the varied needs of clients seems t... |
2014-09-24 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Franklin Resources' AUM Growth on Track; Should You Hold? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 17, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Franklin Resources Inc. ( BEN ). The California-based global investment management firm has exhibited efforts in maintaining its assets under management (:AUM) growth momentum.
For the nine months ended Jun 2014, AUM grew 13% year over year. Also, for July and Au... |
2014-09-23 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | T. Rowe Price Exhibits Revenue Growth; Should You Hold? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 17, 2014, we issued an updated research report on T. Rowe Price Group Inc. ( TROW ). Shares of this investment management company have recorded a one-year return of 10.5%. Further, T. Rowe Price has outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters, with an average beat of 2.48%.
We believe this gr... |
2014-09-22 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone's Top-Line Growth Continues: Should You Buy? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 15, 2014, we issued an updated research report on The Blackstone Group L.P. ( BX ). This New York-based investment management firm remains focused on improving its top line.
Blackstone reported second-quarter 2014 economic net income of $1.15 per share on Jul 17, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a huge 64... |
2014-09-22 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Does Legg Mason's Top-Line Growth Indicate a Turnaround? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 15, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Legg Mason Inc. ( LM ). Robust top-line improvement and effective cost control continued to be the growth drivers, while net outflows remained the dampener.
Legg Mason's exclusive focus on asset management along with its international presence has assisted it in ... |
2014-09-16 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Nasdaq OMX Extends EGX Contract, Launches SMARTS - Analyst Blog | Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. ( NDAQ ) has announced the extension of its contract with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for five more years. The company will continue to offer its globally leading X-stream trading technology to EGX till Jan 2020.
EGX has been Nasdaq's technology client since 1999. In 2006, EGX became Nasdaq's stra... |
2014-09-15 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Principal Financial, Macquarie Ally to Grow in CMBS Market - Analyst Blog | Principal Financial Group 's ( PFG ) real estate division, Principal Real Estate Investors, has inked a deal with financial services giant Macquarie Group Ltd. With the help of Macquarie, IA-based Principal Financial's real estate wing will form a lending platform named Principal Commercial Capital in the commercial mo... |
2014-09-15 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Invesco's Top-Line Growth Continues, Should You Buy? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 9, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Invesco Ltd. ( IVZ ). This Atlanta, GA-based investment management firm remains focused on improving its top line.
Invesco reported second-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings of 65 cents per share on Jul 31, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.1%. Also, the repo... |
2014-09-15 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will Janus Capital's Product Diversification Efforts Pay Off? - Analyst Blog | On Sep 8, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Janus Capital Group, Inc. ( JNS ). Robust top-line growth and sustained rise in assets under management (AUM) reflect strength while escalating expenses continue to be the undermining factor.
Janus Capital's focus on expansion of its fixed income business has star... |
2014-09-10 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone, TPG Capital to Buy Kensington for GBP 180M - Analyst Blog | The Blackstone Group L.P. ( BX ) and TPG Capital LP have agreed to buy U.K.'s sub-prime mortgage lender - Kensington - from its South African parent company, Investec Plc for £180 million ($289.7 million) in cash. The deal enhances Blackstone and TPG Capital's presence in the lucrative U.K. housing market.
Kensington i... |
2014-09-10 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Franklin August AUM Ascends, Equity & Hybrid Assets Rise - Analyst Blog | Franklin Resources Inc. ( BEN ) declared preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $922.2 billion by its subsidiaries for Aug 2014. The company's results exhibited a rise of 1.6% from $907.9 billion as of Jul 31, 2014. Moreover, it surged 12.8% from $834.1 billion as of Aug 31, 2013.
Month-end total equity assets ca... |
2014-09-09 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Federated (FII) May Disappoint Due to Top-Line, AUM Stress - Analyst Blog | On Sep 2, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Federated Investors, Inc. ( FII ). While expense management remained a strength, pressurized top line and reduction in assets under management (AUM) continue to be the concerns.
Federated's significant dependence on fees from varied managed assets that tend to flu... |
2014-09-08 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will Asset Managers See a Hiatus from SEC-Devised Rules? - Analyst Blog | Similar to the new regulatory and capital rules for the banks in the post-crisis period, the asset-management industry may also have to fulfill strict capital requirements. Per a Wall Street Journal report, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is devising new rules to enhance the oversight of mutual funds ... |
2014-09-03 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Monroe Capital Up to Strong Buy on Solid Q2 Results - Analyst Blog | On Aug 30, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Monroe Capital Corporation ( MRCC ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
Impressive interest income drove Monroe Capital's second-quarter 2014 results reported on Aug 11. Net investment income of 37 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.1%... |
2014-08-29 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Why You Shouldn't Bet Against AllianceBernstein (AB) Stock - Tale of the Tape | One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ( AB ). This is because this security in the Investment Management space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
This is important because, ... |
2014-08-25 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Och-Ziff (OZM) in Focus: Stock Falls 6.7% - Tale of the Tape | Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC ( OZM ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell nearly 7% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent downtrend for OZM, as the stock is now down nearly 15% in the past... |
2014-08-25 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Apollo (APO) in Talks to Buy BES Insurance Unit for Euro 200M - Analyst Blog | Apollo Global Management, LLC ( APO ) is in discussion with distressed Portuguese bank Banco Espirito Santo (BES) to buy the latter's insurance unit - Tranquilidade. Apollo is expected to shell out around €200 million ($264.6 million) for this acquisition.
Though the acquisition deal has not yet been confirmed by Apoll... |
2014-08-22 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone Up to Strong Buy on Solid Q2 & Acquisitions - Analyst Blog | On Aug 22, Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Blackstone Group L.P. ( BX ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
Over the past few days, Blackstone entered into a number of acquisitions. Notably, this investment manager announced a deal to acquire 50% Haynesville assets of SWEPI LP and Shell Gulf of Mex... |
2014-08-22 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Lazard (LAZ) Hits New 52-Week High on Strong M&A Backdrop - Analyst Blog | Shares of Lazard Ltd. ( LAZ ) crafted a new 52-week high, touching $54.26 on Aug 21. However, the stock of this investment management firm closed the session at $53.96, reflecting a solid year-to-date return of 22.8%. The trading volume for the session was 848,306 shares.
Despite hitting its 52-week high, this Zacks Ra... |
2014-08-21 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | BlackRock Depicts Strong Revenue Growth; Expenses Mount - Analyst Blog | On Aug 20, 2014, we issued an updated research report on BlackRock Inc. ( BLK ). The rise in assets under management (AUM) and opportunistic acquisitions will likely continue to support its revenue growth. However, mounting expenses make us apprehensive.
BlackRock, with its diversified footprint across the globe and st... |
2014-08-21 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Noah Holdings Up to Strong Buy on Solid Q2 Results, Guides Up - Analyst Blog | On Aug 21, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Noah Holdings Limited ( NOAH ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
Noah Holdings has been witnessing rising earnings estimates over the last 30 days with long-term expected earnings growth rate of 24.90%. Further, this China-based wealth management service pro... |
2014-08-20 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Hercules Technology (HTGC) Revises Credit Facility Terms - Analyst Blog | Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. ( HTGC ) modified and reiterated its revolving senior secured credit facility with MUFG Union Bank, N.A. - a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ( MTU ).
Per the amendment and restatement on Aug 14, Hercules enhanced the credit facility size to $75 million from $30 ... |
2014-08-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Invesco Touches a New 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings - Analyst Blog | Shares of Invesco Ltd. ( IVZ ) achieved a new 52-week high of $38.96 in the second half of the trading session on Aug 13. The stock closed at $38.82, reflecting a solid return of 18.1% over the past one year. The trading volume for the session was 1.6 million shares.
Despite the strong price appreciation, this Zacks Ra... |
2014-08-13 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | High-Yield Bonds: Call Waiting | By AllianceBernstein :
By Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky
High-yield bonds' attractive income has made them popular in today's low-rate environment. But market complacency has caused callable-bond investors to ignore a lurking risk: duration extension in a rising-rate scenario.
The vast majority of high-yield (also known as non... |
2014-08-12 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Franklin July AUM Descends, Equity & Hybrid Assets Down - Analyst Blog | Franklin Resources Inc. ( BEN ) declared preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $907.9 billion by its subsidiaries for Jul 2014. The company's results exhibited a decline of 1.4% from $920.5 billion as of Jun 30, 2014. However, it surged 8.8% from $834.1 billion as of Jul 31, 2013.
Month-end total equity assets c... |
2014-08-12 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Invesco's (IVZ) July AUM Inches Down, Hit by Negative Forex - Analyst Blog | Invesco Ltd. ( IVZ ) reported a fall in preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) for Jul 2014. The AUM for the month was $798.8 billion, marginally down from $802.4 billion at the end of Jun 2014.
During the month, positive net long-term flows were more than offset by negative foreign exchange, unfavorable m... |
2014-08-12 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone Buys Alliance Automotive from Weinberg for ???440M - Analyst Blog | The Blackstone Group L.P. ( BX ) yesterday announced the purchase of Alliance Automotive Group, the wholesale distributor of automotive parts in France and the UK, from the French firm Weinberg Capital Partners.
Blackstone did not divulge any financial terms of the agreement. However, according to persons familiar with... |
2014-08-08 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Fifth Third Settles Mortgage Loan Related Charges for $1.5M - Analyst Blog | Fifth Third Bancorp 's ( FITB ) mortgage unit has reached over $1.5 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges of discrimination against some loan applicants on the basis of disability and receipt of public assistance. The settlement was filed with the U.S. District Court in Macon and is ... |
2014-08-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape | Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
AllianceBernstein Holding LP ( AB )
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS )
Babcock & Wilcox Co ( BWC )
Bruker Corporation ( BRKR )
Capital One Financial Corp. ( COF )
View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List .
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Inve... |
2014-08-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | American Capital (ACAS) Q2 Earnings Miss on Dismal Revenues - Analyst Blog | Private equity firm and global asset manager, American Capital, Ltd. ( ACAS ) reported second-quarter 2014 net operating income per share of 9 cents, significantly lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents. Moreover, results compared unfavorably with the prior-quarter earnings of 16 cents.
Results were impacted ... |
2014-05-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for May 08, 2014 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on May 08, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $0.39 per share is scheduled to be paid on May 22, 2014. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an -35% decrease from the... |
2014-04-28 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | 4 Asset Managers for Earnings Beats - Earnings ESP | 4 Asset Managers for Earnings Beats
The overall market was volatile in the first quarter, but major U.S. equity indexes showed strength. The volatility stemmed from various issues including the Federal Reserve's tapering of fiscal stimulus, sluggish growth in emerging markets and the geopolitical tension that took plac... |
2014-04-28 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Can Waddell & Reed (WDR) Keep the Earnings Streak Alive? - Analyst Blog | Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. ( WDR ) is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2014 results on Tuesday, Apr 29, before the opening bell.
In the last quarter, Waddell & Reed delivered a 12.2% positive earnings surprise on the back of higher revenues and strong assets under management (AUM) growth. Moreover, the company... |
2014-04-25 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Can Ameriprise (AMP) Keep the Earnings Streak Alive? - Analyst Blog | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ( AMP ) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2014 results Monday, Apr 28, after market close.
In the last quarter, Ameriprise delivered a 2.8% positive earnings surprise on the back of higher revenues and strong assets under management (AUM) growth. Moreover, the company reported earnings be... |
2014-04-25 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Will Franklin Resources (BEN) Surprise on Earnings? - Analyst Blog | Franklin Resources Inc. ( BEN ) is scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter 2014 results on Monday, Apr 28, before the opening bell.
Franklin started fiscal 2014 on a positive note as it delivered a positive earnings surprise of 3.2% in the opening quarter. Results were aided by higher revenues and improved assets... |
2014-04-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Legg Mason's March AUM Rises - Analyst Blog | Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. ( LM ) reported a rise in its assets under management (AUM) as of Mar 31, 2014, as compared with the prior month. Preliminary month-end AUM came in at $701.8 billion, up 1.0% from the prior month.
The surge over the prior month mainly resulted from liquidity inflows and favorable markets... |
2014-04-10 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Balanced View on Principal Financial - Analyst Blog | Principal Financial Group Inc .'s ( PFG ) increased focus on fee-based businesses, driving an upsurge in the top line, continued to boost results at the company. About 63% of total operating earnings came from fee-based businesses in 2013. Moreover, a fee-based business model limits exposure to the interest rate enviro... |
2014-04-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Balanced View on SEI Investments - Analyst Blog | On April 2, 2014, we issued an updated research report on SEI Investments Co. ( SEIC ). The company's efficient capital deployment activities and robust asset inflows remain its key strengths. Moreover, SEI Investments reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2013 results.
Amid the sluggish economic scenario, SEI I... |
2014-04-03 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Lazard's Cost Containment Remains in Place - Analyst Blog | On April 1, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Lazard Ltd. ( LAZ ). The company's disciplined expense management as well as persistent rise in revenues remains the key positives. Moreover, the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2013 results.
In the present economic scenario wherein most of ... |
2014-03-27 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) in Focus: Stock Moves 5.6% Higher - Tale of the Tape | Quest Diagnostics Inc. ( DGX ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by roughly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend for the company as the stock is now up almost 10% in the past one-mo... |
2014-03-27 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Federated Investors Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Shares of Federated Investors, Inc. ( FII ) achieved a new 52-week high, touching $31.20 on Mar 26. The stock closed the session at $30.45, reflecting a solid year-to-date return of 8.7%. The trading volume for the session was 1.7 million shares.
Despite the strong price appreciation, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock st... |
2014-03-26 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | T. Rowe Price Shows Stability in Fundamentals - Analyst Blog | On Mar 24, 2014, we issued an updated research report on T. Rowe Price Group Inc. ( TROW ). This investment management company recently reported impressive fourth-quarter 2013 results. Results were aided by top-line growth, a strong capital position and improved assets under management (AUM), partially offset by higher... |
2014-03-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape | Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
AllianceBernstein Holding LP ( AB )
Apollo Education Group Inc ( APOL )
Aratana Therapeutics Inc ( PETX )
Methanex Corporation ( MEOH )
Nidec Corporation ( NJ )
View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List .
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2014-03-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | AllianceBernstein: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog | On Mar 14, Zacks Investment Research upgraded AllianceBernstein Holding, L.P. ( AB ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). AllianceBernstein witnessed sharp upward estimate revisions after reporting solid fourth-quarter 2013 results on Feb 12, 2014.
Why the Upgrade?
AllianceBernstein fourth-quarter 2013 results clocked a po... |
2014-02-19 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 20, 2014 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on February 20, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $0.6 per share is scheduled to be paid on March 13, 2014. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 50% increase ove... |
2014-02-13 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | AllianceBernstein Holding (AB) Looks Good: Stock Adds 5.3% in Session - Tale of the Tape | AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 5% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price ... |
2014-02-12 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Sector Update: Financial Shares Stalled Pre-Market; Alliance Bernstein's Earnings Top Street Estimates | Top Financial Shares:
JPM: flat
BAC: flat
WFC: flat
C: +0.20%
USB: flat
Financial shares were idle in Wednesday's pre-market trade as investors absorb positive China trade data with few other economic indicators on tap.
In financial stocks news, NewStar Financial, Inc. ( NEWS ), a specialized commercial finance company... |
2014-02-12 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Sector Update: Financials | Financial shares were idle in Wednesday's pre-market trade as investors absorb positive China trade data with few other economic indicators on tap.
In financial stocks news, NewStar Financial, Inc. ( NEWS ), a specialized commercial finance company, today reported consolidated net income of $6.4 million, or $0.12 per d... |
2014-02-10 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Can Western Union (WU) Surprise This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog | We expect money transferor Western Union Co. ( WU ) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2013 results on Feb 11.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that Western Union is likely to beat earnings because it has the right combination of two key ingredients.
Positive Zacks ESP: Expected S... |
2013-10-30 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for October 31, 2013 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on October 31, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.4 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 21, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an -2.44% decreas... |
2013-10-24 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Sector Update: Financial Shares Higher; AllianceBernstein Beats Street View with Q3 Results | Top Financial Shares:
JPM: +0.66%
BAC: flat
WFC: flat
C: +0.62%
USB: -0.55%
Financial shares are flat to higher pre-market trade after a fairly soft session yesterday and on a rise in October's China manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index.
In financial stocks news, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ( TROW ) reported Q3 net re... |
2013-09-04 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Insiders Buy Shares at Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Energy Recovery | Welcome to our daily roundup of top insider trades. Here's a look at the most significant inside sales and purchases filed with the SEC on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
Notable Purchases:
Fred Hassan, a director at multinational specialty pharmaceutical company Valeant Pharmaceutical International ( VRX ), bought 51,000 ... |
2013-08-19 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Company News for August 19, 2013 - Corporate Summary | • Bally Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BYI ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.95, marginally higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93
• Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT ) posted fiscal third quarter earnings per share of $0.18, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19
• Aspen Technology,... |
2013-08-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for August 08, 2013 | Allianceberstein Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on August 08, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.41 per share is scheduled to be paid on August 29, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 7.89% increase o... |
2013-08-01 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Company News for August 1, 2013 - Corporate Summary | • AllianceBernstein Holding LP (NYSE: AB ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.41, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38
• Amedisys Inc (NASDAQ: AMED ) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.17, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.10
• Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM ) posted second quarter e... |
2013-05-28 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | PFG Partners Accountable Health - Analyst Blog | Recently, Principal Financial Group Inc. ( PFG ) announced a strategic deal with Md.-based Accountable Health, Inc., under which the latter will provide a wide variety of wellness programs to the business and health plan customers of the former. Moreover, Principal Financial will transfer the ownership of its subsidiar... |
2013-05-24 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | BlackRock Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog | On May 23, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on BlackRock, Inc . ( BLK ) at Neutral based on its improved capital deployment activities and acquisition plans. However, an elevated cost structure and high dependence on fee-based revenue are the causes of concern.
Why the Neutral Stance?
BlackRock's first-... |
2013-05-22 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | BlackRock Soars to a New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Shares of BlackRock, Inc . ( BLK ) crafted a new 52-week high, touching $293.31 at the beginning of the trading session on May 21, 2013. The closing price of this leading asset manager represents a solid year-to-date return of 38.1%. The average trading volume over the last 3 months was 0.7 million shares.
Despite hitt... |
2013-05-13 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Ameriprise Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Shares of Ameriprise Financial, Inc . ( AMP ) hit a new 52-week high, touching $78.25 almost at the end of the trading session on May 10, 2013. The closing price of this financial holding company represents a solid year-to-date return of 21.5%. The average trading volume over the last 3 months was 1.5 million shares.
D... |
2013-05-13 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Legg Mason's AUM Declines in April - Analyst Blog | Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. ( LM ) reported a dip in its assets under management (AUM) as of Apr 30, 2013, compared with the prior month, reflecting the liquidity redemption from a sovereign client. Preliminary month-end AUM came in at $655.4 billion, down 1.4% from March-end. Equity and Fixed Income AUM were up in... |
2013-05-09 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Invesco Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Shares of Invesco Ltd. ( IVZ ) achieved a new 52-week high, touching $33.03 almost at the end of the trading session on May 8. The closing price of this well-known asset manager reflects a solid year-to-date return of 23.2%. The trading volume for the session was 3.1 million shares.
Despite hitting its 52-week high, th... |
2013-05-08 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Alliance Capital Management Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for May 09, 2013 | Alliance Capital Management Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on May 09, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.38 per share is scheduled to be paid on May 23, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an -5% decreas... |
2013-05-08 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Franklin Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Franklin Hits New 52-Week High
Shares of Franklin Resources Inc. ( BEN ) achieved a new 52-week high, touching $158.96 in the second half of the trading session on May 7. The closing price of this well-know asset manager represents a solid year-to-date return of 22.4%. The trading volume for the session was 341,909 sha... |
2013-05-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Legg Mason Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | Shares of Legg Mason Inc. ( LM ) achieved a new 52-week high, touching $32.96 in the beginning of the trading session on May 6. The closing price of this well-know asset manager represents a solid year-to-date return of 24.6%. The average trading volume over the last 3 months was 1.7 million shares.
Despite hitting its... |
2013-05-07 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape | Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:
Alleghany Corp ( Y )
AllianceBernstein Holding LP ( AB )
Ameris Bancorp ( ABCB )
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS )
ARC RESOURCES LTD. ( AETUF )
View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List .
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2013-04-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Legg Mason's AUM Rises in March - Analyst Blog | Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. ( LM ) reported a rise in its assets under management (AUM) as of Mar 31, 2013, compared with the prior quarter, reflecting the acquisition of Fauchier Partners. Preliminary quarter-end AUM came in at $664.6 billion, up 2.4% sequentially. Equity and liquidity AUM were up in the quarter u... |
2013-04-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape | Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ( AB )
American Capital Agency Corp. ( AGNC )
BNC Bancorp ( BNCN )
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. ( CPRX )
Geospace Technologies Corp ( GEOS )
View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List .
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2013-04-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Market Hits All-Time High: Just a Mirage? - Analyst Blog | On Apr 10, 2013, the S&P 500 index reached its all-time high of 1589.07 breaking its previous record intra-day high of 1576.09 on Oct 11, 2007. Its market capitalization has also swelled from just $5.9 trillion in 2009 to nearly $14.0 trillion. Close on the heels of the S&P 500 ascendancy, almost all the major indices ... |
2013-04-11 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | PFG Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog | On Apr 10, 2013, shares of Principal Financial Group Inc . ( PFG ) hit a 52-week of $34.88.
The investment manager has remained focused to grow inorganically. On Mar 4, Principal Global Investors, LLC, the investment arm of Principal Financial agreed to purchase 55% shares of Liongate Capital Management in an effort to... |
2013-04-08 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Unemployment and Home Prices: Real Relief? - Analyst Blog | According to the latest U.S. job report, the unemployment rate decreased to 7.6% in March from 7.7% in February with about 88,000 jobs added to the market. Although the job additions were significantly less than expected, the takeway from the report was the drop in the unemployment rate, which apparently appears positi... |
2013-03-18 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Credit Suisse Settles Lawsuits - Analyst Blog | According to Reuters , Credit Suisse Group AG ( CS ) agreed upon a settlement over charges levied against it by bond investors in National Century Financial Enterprises in lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. The note holders have accused the bank of raising money for the healthcare... |
2013-03-05 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | FINRA Fines Ameriprise & Affiliate - Analyst Blog | The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has penalized Ameriprise Financial Inc. ( AMP ) and it's clearing firm, American Enterprise Investment Services Inc., (AEIS) for $750,000. The company and its affiliate were penalized on the grounds of failure to properly oversee wire-transfer requests and the transfe... |
2013-02-26 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | BlackRock Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog | On Feb 26, 2013, we reaffirmed our long-term recommendation on BlackRock, Inc. ( BLK ) at Neutral. This reflects the company's strong fourth-quarter results, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by nearly 6%.
Why Neutral?
BlackRock's fourth-quarter adjusted earnings came in at $3.96 per share, significantly surp... |
2013-02-19 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Brookfield Beats, Raises Dividend - Analyst Blog | Brookfield Asset Management Inc. 's ( BAM ) fourth-quarter earnings per share came in at 72 cents, which significantly outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents. Yet, this was 16.3% below the earnings of 86 cents recorded in the year-ago quarter.
Better-than-expected quarterly results were aided by a solid top-... |
2013-02-15 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Alliance Capital Management Holding L.P. (AB) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 20, 2013 | Alliance Capital Management Holding L.P. ( AB ) will begin trading ex-dividend on February 20, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.4 per share is scheduled to be paid on March 14, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AB stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 11.11... |
2013-02-15 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Zacks Rank #1 Addition for Friday - Tale of the Tape | Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today:
Adobe Systems Inc. ( ADBE )
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ADR) ( ASX )
AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc. ( MITT )
Air Lease Corp. ( AL )
AllianceBernstein Holding LP ( AB )
View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List .
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2013-01-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Blackstone Lifted to Outperform - Analyst Blog | On January 9, 2013, we upgraded The Blackstone Group LP ( BX ) to Outperform based on this asset manager's strong fund raising ability and sound expansion activities.
Why the Upgrade?
Over the last 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2012 has increased nearly 11.0%. In addition, the company has delivered three po... |
2013-01-14 00:00:00+00:00 | AB | Ameriprise Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog | On January 9, 2013, we reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Ameriprise Financial Inc. ( AMP ) based on its consistent assets under management (AUM) growth and robust capital deployment actions. However, elevated expenses and unsettling macro-economic factors are expected to remain a drag on its profitabil... |
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