NEW YORK, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding
Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG), U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB),
Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF), TD Ameritrade Holding
Corporation (NYSE: AMTD), and Discover Financial Services (NYSE:
DFS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of
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Simon Property Group Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 20, 2014, Simon Property
Group Inc. (Simon Property Group) announced the launch of a new,
dedicated Simon Venture Group. According to the Company, the new
business will invest in retail innovation, focusing on
opportunities that enhance the shopping experience. Additionally,
the Company stated that Simon Venture Group, which will be led by
J. Skyler Fernandes, will invest
across stages from early-stage to high-growth technology companies,
making Seed to Series C+ investments and focusing on both direct
and indirect strategic investment opportunities. Mikael Thygesen, Chief Marketing Officer of
Simon Property Group, stated, "We believe we have only scratched
the surface on applying technology to the retail environment in
innovative, interesting ways. We're excited to add Skyler to the
team and look forward to his active engagement with the venture
capital and start-up community to capitalize on opportunities that
will yield benefits for our consumers and our retailers." The full
analyst notes on Simon Property Group Inc. are available to
download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/SPG/report.pdf
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U.S. Bancorp Analyst Notes
On March 26, 2014, U.S. Bancorp
reported that its subsidiary U.S. Bank has appointed Gareth Gaston as Executive Vice President,
Virtual Banking. According to the Company, in his new role Gaston
will lead the bank's mobile, Internet and 24-hour banking division,
and will report directly to Kent
Stone, Vice Chairman for Consumer Banking and Sales Support.
Commenting on the appointment, Kent
Stone, stated, "Aligning and growing our mobile, Internet,
ATM and traditional phone banking channels will allow us to better
serve customers who are moving their banking to the 'virtual'
space. Gareth brings fresh perspective, having worked outside of
the financial sector. He has been in digital marketing and
e-commerce since it began in the mid-90s, and has a record of
success in the travel and hotel industry, capturing significant
market share and growing a customer base in the non-traditional
retail channels." The full analyst notes on U.S. Bancorp are
available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/USB/report.pdf
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Regions Financial Corp. Analyst Notes
On March 24, 2014, Regions
Financial Corp. (Regions Financial) reported that it has scheduled
the release of its Q1 2014 financial results on April 22, 2014. According to the Company, its
executives will review the Q1 2014 results via teleconference and
live audio webcast on the same day, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET. Additionally, Regions Financial
stated that before the teleconference, news release and additional
materials will be made available on the Company's website under the
Investor Relations section. The full analyst notes on Regions
Financial Corp. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/RF/report.pdf
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TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation Analyst Notes
On March 18, 2014, TD Ameritrade
Holding Corporation announced that its brokerage subsidiary, TD
Ameritrade, Inc. (TD Ameritrade), has been recognized as "Best for
Novices" and "Best for Long-term Investing" by Barron's 2014 online
broker survey, in its March 15, 2014
issue. According to the Company, TD Ameritrade was also named as
one of the top five best in three other sub-categories - Best for
Frequent Traders, Best for In-Person Service, and Best for Options
trader, along with a distinction for leadership in investor
education. Commenting on the achievement, TD Ameritrade's Senior
Vice President of the Trader Group, Steve
Quirk stated, "We're proud of the recognition, but never
satisfied with the status quo. Being client centric is part of our
culture that drives everything we do. We never stop improving on
the offerings for all clients - from the novice investor looking
for education, to the long-term investor focused on retirement or
the sophisticated trader using options as part of their overall
strategy. Our tailored platforms and top-notch service ensure our
clients receive what they want when they want it." The full analyst
notes on TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation are available to
download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/AMTD/report.pdf
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Discover Financial Services Analyst Notes
On March 25, 2014, Discover
Financial Services (Discover Financial) reported that its business
unit Diners Club International® Ltd. (Diners Club) and Cornèr Bank
Ltd.'s payment card division, Cornèrcard, have signed an agreement
to form a new Diners Club International franchise in Switzerland. According to Discover Financial,
as part of the agreement Cornèrcard will operate a Diners Club
issuing business in Switzerland.
Eduardo Tobon, President of Diners
Club, stated, "Switzerland is a
key market for Diners Club International to further expand its
presence. We believe Cornèrcard is the right card issuer to help us
execute on this goal with its long and successful history of
innovation having pioneered the payments industry in Switzerland." The full analyst notes on
Discover Financial Services are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/DFS/report.pdf
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