NEW YORK, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM), CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX), and Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
The Western Union Company Research Report
On August 12, 2013, The Western Union Company (Western Union) released the latest findings from the Western Union Bill Payments Money Mindset Index. The survey revealed that mobile device ownership and usage are changing US consumers' bill payment behaviors. For example, 15% of the respondents indicated that they plan on paying more bills via mobile phone or tablet, and 13% via mobile app or text message over the next six months. David Shapiro, Senior Vice President of Payments at Western Union said, "The Western Union Bill Payments Money Mindset Index points to increasingly tech-savvy consumers choosing to add mobile options to their bill payment tool kit." The Full Research Report on The Western Union Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/11b8_WU]
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SLM Corporation Research Report
On August 14, 2013, SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae) announced that a national study (How America Pays for College 2013), conducted by the Company along with Ipsos, revealed that 40% of families reported encountering major unexpected expenses in academic year 2012-2013. The Company said that as expenses add up, many incoming college freshmen and returning students may be surprised by the full cost of college. Sallie Mae offered a few tips and insights for student and their families who need last-minute ways to pay for college such as creating a budget; applying for free money; and borrowing wisely. The Company stated that its Smart Option Student Loan offers families the choice of fixed or variable rates with zero origination fees and a choice of payment plans. The Company encourages students to make payments while in school and graduate with less debt. The Full Research Report on SLM Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/cd1b_SLM]
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CIT Group Inc. Research Report
On August 14, 2013, CIT Group Inc. (CIT Group) announced that its CIT Maritime Finance provided a senior secured credit facility to Tanker Solutions to support the purchase of the M/T Pike, a 73,700 DWT LR1 product tanker built in year 2008. According to the CIT Group, the vessel represents the first asset acquisition by Tanker Solutions and will be operated by Prime Tanker Management. The transaction has a five-year term and no additional details were disclosed by the Company. "We are pleased to have had the opportunity to support the first vessel acquisition by Tanker Solutions," said Svein Engh, Managing Director and Group Head of CIT Maritime Finance. "With this transaction, we continue to build relationships with industry-leading operators and investment firms, further expanding our footprint in the marketplace. We look forward to supporting Tanker Solutions as it grows its portfolio." The Full Research Report on CIT Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/4d4e_CIT]
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Equifax Inc. Research Report
On August 21, 2013, Equifax Inc. (Equifax) announced the availability of a new product, Equifax Dimensions, which has been designed to deliver a more in-depth picture of past credit behavior in order to better predict future credit trends. The Company informed that using this new solution, lenders can see up to two years' worth of detailed consumer credit activity, allowing them to make more precise and profitable lending decisions. John Cullerton, Senior Vice President of Product Innovation and Management at Equifax, said, "Equifax Dimensions gives our customers a window to look further into consumer credit trends so that they can make more informed lending decisions to therefore increase profitability." The Full Research Report on Equifax Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/731c_EFX]
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Xoom Corporation Research Report
On August 20, 2013, Xoom Corporation (Xoom) announced that it will donate 100% of money transfer fees for all donations sent to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) from Zoom.com from August 20, 2013 to August 31, 2013. The Company informed that customers can visit www.xoom.com/philippines to send donations directly to PRC's Peso bank accounts. Julian King, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development at Xoom said, "The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has triggered landslides and floods, affecting thousands of Filipinos and devastating many coastal provinces." The Full Research Report on Xoom Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d20d_XOOM]
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