| Date | Time | Source | | | 05/20/2013 | 12:32PM | PRNUS | S&P Capital IQ Picks AFLAC Inc. Focus Stock of the Week
S&P Capital IQ Picks AFLAC Inc. Focus Stock of the Week PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AFLAC Inc. (NYSE: AFL: $55) has been picked by S&P Capital IQ as its Focus Stock of the Week. AFL carries S&P Capital IQ's highest investment recommendation of 5-STARS... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 4:42PM | PRNUS | Aflac Incorporated To Webcast 2013 Financial Analysts Briefing
Aflac Incorporated To Webcast 2013 Financial Analysts Briefing PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., May 15, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will webcast its annual Financial Analysts Briefing on May 22, 2013. Aflac's management will discuss its operations... More...>> |
| 05/09/2013 | 10:50AM | ZACKS | A.M. Best Upholds Aflac's Credibility - Analyst Blog
Ratings agency, A.M. Best, reiterated its credit and insurance strength ratings on Aflac Inc. (AFL) and its operating divisions, maintaining a stable outlook. Accordingly, the rating agency affirmed an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” on Aflac’s senior unsecured debt and “bbb+” rating on... More...>> |
| 05/08/2013 | 4:12PM | BW | A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aflac Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Omaha, NE), American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Japan Branch), American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (New York, NY) and... More...>> |
| 05/08/2013 | 1:30PM | ZACKS | Aflac Slips to Underperform - Analyst Blog
On May 7, we downgraded life and health insurer – Aflac Inc. (AFL) to Underperform based on its faltering financial growth outlook. Why the Downgrade? Estimates for Aflac have witnessed a steady decline since its first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 24. The company’s first-quarter earnings per share of $1.69 comfortably... More...>> |
| 05/06/2013 | 8:32AM | PRNUS | Aflac Incorporated Hires Teresa Q. McTague As Director; Chief Investment Officer Of Aflac U.S.
Aflac Incorporated Hires Teresa Q. McTague As Director; Chief Investment Officer Of Aflac U.S. PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., May 6, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated announced today that it has hired Teresa Q. McTague to serve as director; chief investment officer of Aflac U.S. McTague... More...>> |
| 05/02/2013 | 4:23AM | ZACKS | Unum Group Beats Earnings Est. - Analyst Blog
Unum Group (UNM) reported first quarter 2013 operating earnings of 80 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 78 cents per share. Results also improved 9.6% year over year from 73 cents per share. The company benefited from better performances at the Unum U.S., Colonial Life and Closed Block segment... More...>> |
| 04/30/2013 | 8:00AM | PRNUS | Aflac Diverts Nearly Two Million Pounds of Waste from Landfills
Aflac Diverts Nearly Two Million Pounds of Waste from Landfills Environmental Milestone Highlight's Release of Company's 2012 Corporate Citizenship Report PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., April 30, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States... More...>> |
| 04/30/2013 | 4:44AM | ZACKS | Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 ("strong sell") List today: ACCO Brands Corp. (ACCO) AFLAC Inc. (AFL) Akzo Nobel N.V. (ADR) ( AKZOY ) Avago Technologies Ltd. (AVGO) Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List. ACCO BRANDS CP (ACCO): Free Stock Analysis Report AFLAC... More...>> |
| 04/25/2013 | 12:00PM | PRNUS | American Workers on an Uphill Road with Consumer-Driven Health Care
American Workers on an Uphill Road with Consumer-Driven Health Care New Aflac survey reveals employees are not prepared for increased costs, may not want control and lack education PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American workers are facing a sea of change when it... More...>> |
| 04/25/2013 | 9:40AM | ZACKS | Aflac Beats Earnings Est., Misses YoY - Analyst Blog
Aflac Inc.’s (AFL) first-quarter 2013 operating earnings per share of $1.69 comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.62 but lagged the year-ago quarter earnings of $1.74 per share. Operating earnings edged down 2.9% year over year to $790 million. A weak yen/dollar exchange rate had a negative impact... More...>> |
| 04/25/2013 | 9:12AM | DJN | U.S. HOT STOCK FUTURES: HOT STOCKS TO WATCH
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are 3M Co. (MMM). Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) and Zynga Inc. (ZNGA). 3M Co. (MMM) posted a notable miss in first-quarter profit and revenue and cut its profit outlook for the year. Chief Executive Inge Thulin cited the stronger U.S. dollar... More...>> |
| 04/25/2013 | 6:52AM | DJN | For Thursday at 6 a.m.) U.S. HOT STOCK FUTURES: HOT STOCKS TO WATCH
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM), Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) and Intuit Inc. (INTU). Akamai's first-quarter earnings rose 65% as the Internet technology company posted higher revenue and lower acquisition-related costs. The company followed up with... More...>> |
| 04/24/2013 | 5:20PM | DJN | Aflac Net Up 14%, Helped by Investment Gains
Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) first-quarter earnings rose 14% as the insurer benefited from investment gains, though core earnings and revenue declined, hurt by currency impacts. For the second quarter, the company projected operating earnings of $1.41 to $1.56 a share, slightly below the consensus estimate of $1.57 a share from... More...>> |
| 04/24/2013 | 5:05PM | DJN | Aflac 1st-Quarter Net Up 14%, Helped by Investment Gains
By Kristin Jones Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) first-quarter earnings rose 14% as the insurer benefited from investment gains, though core earnings and revenue declined, hurt by currency impacts. For the second quarter, the company projected operating earnings of $1.41 to $1.56 a share, slightly below the consensus estimate of $1.57... More...>> |
| 04/24/2013 | 4:12PM | PRNUS | Aflac Incorporated Announces First Quarter Results, Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend, Affirms 2013 Operating EPS Target
Aflac Incorporated Announces First Quarter Results, Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend, Affirms 2013 Operating EPS Target PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., April 24, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today reported its first quarter results. Reflecting the weaker yen/dollar exchange rate... More...>> |
| 04/19/2013 | 4:00PM | DJN | WEEK AHEAD: Tech, Energy, Defense to Report Earnings Next Week
By Ben Fox Rubin Next week brings a heavy calendar of quarterly results from some of the biggest tech and energy companies in the U.S. as earnings season heats up. Also, a first-quarter gross domestic product reading is expected Friday. More Tech Names Coming There were several big names in tech reporting this week, and... More...>> |
| 04/18/2013 | 9:31AM | PRNUS | Critical Alerts For Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold, AFLAC, Michael Kors, Vivus, and Santarus Released By InvestorsObserver
Critical Alerts For Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold, AFLAC, Michael Kors, Vivus, and Santarus Released By InvestorsObserver PR Newswire CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FCX, AFL, KORS, VVUS, and SNTS. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/CG39046... More...>> |
| 04/17/2013 | 1:55PM | PRNUS | Aflac Incorporated To Release First Quarter Results On April 24, 2013
Aflac Incorporated To Release First Quarter Results On April 24, 2013 PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ga., April 17, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ga., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release first quarter financial results after the market closes on April 24, 2013. In conjunction with... More...>> |
| 04/17/2013 | 8:49AM | ZACKS | Aflac Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Apr 15, we reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Aflac Inc. (AFL) on the heels of solid capitalization and leading market position in Japan. However, the positives are partially offset by higher expenses as well as consistent weakness in yen and in the US markets. Why the Retention? Estimates for this life and health... More...>> |
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