Post-Market Data Analysis: Nomura Holdings, FirstMerit, Associated Banc-Corp, and Bank of Montreal

LONDON, December 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, the U.S. equity market declined. The S&P 500 ended the day at 1,802.62, down 0.32%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 15,973.13, down 0.33%; and the NASDAQ Composite finished at 4,060.49, down 0.20%. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index closed at 287.82, down 0.32%; and the S&P 500 Commercial Banks Industry Index finished 0.37% lower at $289.73. The S&P 500 Commercial Banks Industry Index has gained 1.85% in the previous three trading sessions and 2.44% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 0.99% and 1.81% during the respective periods. Additionally, the S&P 500 Capital Markets Industry Index edged 0.09% lower to close at 136.16. The major movers in the industry included Nomura Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NMR), FirstMerit Corp. (NASDAQ: FMER), Associated Banc-Corp. (NASDAQ: ASBC), and Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on NMR, FMER, ASBC, and BMO can be downloaded upon signing up at:

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On Tuesday, Nomura Holdings Inc.'s stock finished the day at $7.66, down 0.65% from the previous day's closing price of $7.71. The company's shares fluctuated between $7.59 and $7.67 during the trading session. A total of 0.40 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.43 million. Despite Tuesday's decline, the company's shares have advanced 4.08% in the previous one month, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 1.81%, during the same period. Further, Nomura Holdings Inc.'s stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $7.55. Sign up today to read free research report on NMR at:

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FirstMerit Corp.'s stock fell 2.26% on Tuesday, tracking losses in the US equity market. The company's shares finished the day at $22.45, after oscillating between $22.40 and $22.98 during the trading session. A total of 0.98 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.97 million. The company's shares have advanced 5.35% in the previous three months, underperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 7.04% during the same period. However, FirstMerit Corp.'s stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $20.01. Register to download free technical analysis on FMER at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/FMER121113.pdf

Associated Banc-Corp.'s stock vacillated between $17.13 and $17.39 before ending Tuesday's session 0.87% lower at $17.15. A total of 0.84 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.04 million. Despite Tuesday's decline, the company's shares have gained 1.12% in the previous three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 0.99% during the same period. Furthermore, Associated Banc-Corp.'s stock is trading near its 52-week high of $17.62 and also above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $16.46 and $15.77, respectively. A free report on ASBC can be accessed by registering at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/ASBC121113.pdf

On Tuesday, Bank of Montreal's stock declined to close the day at $65.95, down 0.41% from the previous day's closing price of $66.22. The company's shares fluctuated between $65.77 and $66.24 during the trading session. A total of 0.28 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.34 million. The company's shares have advanced 1.37% in the previous three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500, which has advanced 0.99% during the same period. Despite Tuesday's decline, Bank of Montreal's stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $63.49. Register with AAA Research Reports and download the research on BMO for free at:

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