Financial Companies Report Brand Re-launches, Agreement Extensions, Recognitions, Dividends, and Technical Updates - Analyst Notes on Simon, Capital One, PNC, Allstate and Schwab

NEW YORK, May 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG), Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: PNC), The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-100free.

Simon Property Group Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 19, 2014, Simon Property Group Inc. (Simon) announced the re-launch of its brand to create a distinctive, recognizable identity that will enhance consumer engagement with its high-quality portfolio of malls, Premium Outlets and Mills. According to the Company, the brand re-launch is a part of the Simon's comprehensive strategy which aims to evolve the mall experience while including new programs and events targeted to specific customers, along with upgrading customer service and amenities. Commenting on the re-launch, David Simon, Simon's Chairman and CEO, stated, "Our industry-leading retail properties are visited by two billion consumers and generate more than $70 billion in retail sales every year, yet we are confident there is further growth potential in our business. We believe a brand that resonates with consumers and builds loyalty among millennials, families and luxury shoppers is an important driver of our future growth." The full analyst notes on Simon are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-SPG-23May2014.pdf

Capital One Financial Corp. Analyst Notes
On May 15, 2014, Capital One Financial Corp. (Capital One) announced multi-year extension of its private label credit card program agreement with Kohl's Department Stores (Kohl's). According to the Company, the contract extension with Kohl's enables consumers to have expanded buying power and solidifies an already strong partnership. Kohl's high product standards and the company's focus on customer service extends through its private label credit card program which offers cardholders access to exclusive offers, guaranteed savings and online payment services. Capital One's Chairman and CEO, Richard D. Fairbank, stated, "Our partnership with Kohl's shows how a card program can be a great strategic asset for our partners, enabling sales and delivering great value, loyalty and an exceptional customer experience. The Kohl's partnership is a perfect example of the kind of opportunity we see in the Partnerships business, where success comes from selectively working with outstanding partners who are motivated to build a franchise that delivers great value to their customers. Moving several years early to extend this partnership is an indication of the success we are already achieving together." The full analyst notes on Capital One are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-COF-23May2014.pdf

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 20, 2014, PNC Financial Services Group Inc.'s (PNC) stock declined by 0.70%, closing the day at $82.63. Over the past six month trading session, PNC stock went up by 9.44%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which increased by 2.55%, during the same period. The full analyst notes on PNC are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-PNC-23May2014.pdf

The Allstate Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 13, 2014, The Allstate Corporation (Allstate) announced that it has been recognised as one of the 2014 "Best Companies for Multicultural Women" by Working Mother magazine. According to the Company, the Working Mother Research Institute evaluates how multicultural women are represented at every level of management and decision making at companies that apply for inclusion on the list. Vice President, Chief Diversity & Organization Effectiveness Officer, Allstate, Michael Escobar, commented, "Inclusive diversity and creating professional development opportunities for women of color continues to be a core business value for Allstate because it improves our ability to attract, retain and develop the best and brightest of our industry. It also improves our ability to understand our customers better and deliver products and services they want." The full analyst notes on Allstate are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-ALL-23May2014.pdf

The Charles Schwab Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 15, 2014, the Board of Directors of The Charles Schwab Corporation (Schwab) has declared a semi-annual dividend of $35 per share, on the outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. According to the Company, the dividend is payable on August 1, 2014, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 17, 2014. The full analyst notes on Schwab are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2853-SCHW-23May2014.pdf

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