Recognitions, Dividends, and Travel Reports - Analyst Notes on Bank of America, Visa, MetLife, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley

NEW YORK, July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), Visa, Inc. (NYSE: V), MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4867-100free.

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Bank of America Corporation Analyst Notes
On July 10, 2014, Bank of America Corporation (Bank of America) announced that Bank of America Merrill Lynch (the Company's marketing name for the global banking and global markets businesses) has been named Best Global Investment Bank and Best Global Transaction Services House by Euromoney magazine at the Euromoney 2014 Awards for Excellence. According to the Company, receiving the honors marks the first time for any Company to simultaneously win both awards. Commenting on the recognition, Christian Meissner, head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, said, "This is a notable milestone for us and a tremendous achievement by everyone in Global Banking and Markets. The fact that we are recognized as both Best Global Investment Bank and Best Global Transaction Services House highlights the power of our fully integrated business, the strength of our global platform and the commitment of our team." The full analyst notes on Bank of America are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-17-2014/BAC/report.pdf

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Visa, Inc. Analyst Notes
On July 3, 2014, Visa, Inc. (Visa) reported the release of its second installment of the Visa Everywhere Travel Report for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. According to the Company, the report analyzes travel data and spending through the Visa credit, debit and prepaid cards. Visa informed that according to the report, some smaller Brazilian cities hosting tournament games have seen some of the most significant increases in spending by international travelers. The Company stated that total spend by international travelers on Visa accounts through the Group Stage (which includes opening day of June 12, 2014 through the close of the Group Stage on June 26, 2014) was $188 million, compared to the $78 million spent by travelers attending the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup™ during the same timeframe. The full analyst notes on Visa are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-17-2014/V/report.pdf

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MetLife, Inc. Analyst Notes
On July 7, 2014, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) reported that its Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.35 per share for Q3 2014. According to the Company, the dividend is payable on September 12, 2014, to shareholders of record on August 8, 2014. The full analyst notes on MetLife are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-17-2014/MET/report.pdf

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Analyst Notes
On July 11, 2014, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) announced that it has declared dividends of $236.98, $252.78, and $252.78 per share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, C, D, respectively. Additionally, the Company declared dividends of $387.50 and $371.88 per share of 6.20% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B and Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I, respectively. The Company also declared dividends of $343.75 and $451.56 per share of 5.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J and 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K, respectively. Further, it declared dividend of $1,022.22 per share each of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E and Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F. Goldman Sachs stated that dividends on the Series A, B, C, D, I, J, and K Preferred Stock will be paid on August 11, 2014 to preferred shareholders of record as of July 27, 2014, while the dividends on Series E and F Preferred stock will be paid on September 2, 2014 to preferred shareholders of record as of August 18, 2014. The full analyst notes on Goldman Sachs are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-17-2014/GS/report.pdf

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Morgan Stanley Analyst Notes
On July 11, 2014, Morgan Stanley reported that the Company was named by Euromoney magazine as Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Euromoney's 2014 Awards for Excellence in London. According to the Company, it is the first time the magazine has given out the Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility honor. The Company stated that it was recognized for its significant and far-reaching efforts to integrate social responsibility across products, services, and operations. Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman, Tom Nides, remarked, "Social responsibility is central to the culture at Morgan Stanley. The Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility award speaks to the dedication of our tens of thousands of employees who work around the globe to make a positive impact in the communities where they work and live." The full analyst notes on Morgan Stanley are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-17-2014/MS/report.pdf

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