KBW

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Investors Title (NASDAQ: ITIC). At the same time, the rating agency raised its price target on the company's stock from $36 to $39. On Tuesday, ITIC added 1.34% to its value to finish the day at $37.70.

KBW is out with its report today on Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ: ECPG), maintaining Market Perform. In its report, KBW writes, "Operating EPS were in line with our estimate as higher revenues were offset by higher operating expenses. Maintaining forward EPS estimates and price target." KBW has a...

KBW is out with its report today on First Niagara Financial (NASDAQ: FNFG), lowering its PT to $14. In its report, KBW writes, "FNFG emerged as the winning bidder for HSBC's branches, paying $1b for 195 branches and $15b in deposits. Long term, this deal should prove beneficial to earnings and...

KBW is out with its report today on First Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: FFCH), reiterating Market Perform. In its report, KBW writes, "FFCH had a busy third quarter in which it completed the sale of its insurance subsidiary, acquired 5 branches in Hilton Head and moved $155M loans to held for sale....

KBW is out with its report today on CB Richard Ellis Group (NYSE: CBG), maintaining Market Perform. In its report, KBW writes, "CBG reported 2Q core EPS of $0.21, up from $0.13 in 1Q. The difference between GAAP and core reflected $5.8 million of acquisition related charges and intangible asset...

KBW is out with its report today on Weyerhauser (NYSE: WY), reiterating Outperform. In its report, KBW writes, "We view the recent weakness in shares as an opportunity for investors to take advantage of the company's significant earnings upside at a reasonable valuation of just 19.5x 2012 AFFO....

KBW is out with its report today on Meadowbrook Insurance Group (NYSE: MIG), reiterating Outperform. In its report, KBW writes, "Meadowbrook reported an in-line 2Q11 as stronger fee income largely offset weaker underwriting. Normalized for $0.08/share of favorable reserve development and $0.01/...

KBW is out with its report today on KKR Financial Holdings (NYSE: KFN), maintaining Outperform. In its report, KBW writes, "Following 2Q11 results, we are raising our 2011 EPS estimate to $1.86 (from $1.63), mainly to reflect this quarter's beat on a reported basis, but are maintaining our 2012...

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on Bridge Capital Holdings (NADSAQ: BBNK). At the same time, the rating agency raised its price target on the company's stock to $13. In today's trading, BBNK lost 0.62% of its value to stand around at $11.15.

According to KBW, First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) has acquired branches of HSBC. KBW reported that FNFG has acquired even more branches of HSBC, resulting in a total of 195 branches thus far and $15-billion in deposits. FNFG closed on Friday at $12.25.

KBW reiterated its Outperform rating on Capitol Federal Financial (NASDAQ: CFFN). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $14. On Friday, CFFN closed the day at $11.44.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $1. On Friday. HAFC closed the day at $1.06.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOME). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $12. On Friday, HOME closed the day at $10.69.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Heritage Commerce (NASDAQ: HTBK). At the same time, the rating agency modified its price target on the company's stock to $5. On Friday, HTBK closed the day at $4.99.

KBW reiterated its Market Perform rating on Investors Bancorp (NASDAQ: ISBC). At the same time, the rating agency left its price target on the company's stock unchanged at $15.50. On Friday, ISBC closed the day at 13.84.