Shortlist of Awards, Launches, Dividends, and Pricing of Offering - Research Report on Goldman Sachs, American Express, Xoom, Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation, and New York Mortgage Trust

NEW YORK, September 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMT), and New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: WMC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Research Report

On September 19, 2013, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) announced that in collaboration with The Financial Times, the Company has published the shortlist for the ninth annual Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award. According to the Company, this year's judges have chosen the six most influential business books in 2013, which are: The Alchemists: Inside the Secret World of Central Bankers, Making it Happen: Fred Goodwin, RBS and the Men Who Blew Up the British Economy, BIG DATA: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think, The Billionaire's Apprentice: The Rise of The Indian-American Elite and The Fall of The Galleon Hedge Fund, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, and The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs, commented, "This year's short list demonstrates the breadth of smart and provocative writing about business today." According to Goldman Sachs, the winner will be announced at the award dinner on November 18, 2013 in London. The Full Research Report on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-22/GS]

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American Express Company Research Report

On September 20, 2013, American Express Company (American Express) announced that American Express OPEN, a business division of the Company, has launched OPEN for Women: CEO BootCamp, a program that teaches women entrepreneurs some of the fundamental pillars for successful ventures. According to the Company, CEO BootCamp works with leading academics, major advocacy organizations and a who's who of visionaries on enhancing the power and potential of women entrepreneurs to help them sharpen their skills and address hurdles that can act as barriers to reaching their full potential, regardless of industry, size or revenue. Susan Sobbott, President, American Express OPEN, said, "Given our rich legacy in the women's entrepreneurship space, and the existing need, the time is right to establish this program that speaks to the mindset of women entrepreneurs. CEO BootCamp can help women overcome obstacles that may be holding them back through highly focused programs on strategies for scaling their business and, in turn, increase the overall economic clout of women-owned businesses." The Full Research Report on American Express Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-22/AXP]

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Xoom Corporation Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Xoom Corporation (Xoom) announced that the pricing of its follow-on offering of c.4.4 million shares of its common stock at a price of $30.50 per share. The Company reported that of the stated offer, the offering of c.3 million shares will be offered by the Company and remaining c.1.4 million shares will be offered by selling stockholders. Xoom also stated that the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional approximately 0.7 million shares of common stock from Xoom to cover over-allotments. 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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-22/XOOM]

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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Research Report

On September 19, 2013, Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.90 per share for Q3 2013. According to the Company, the dividend is payable on October 29, 2013, to common shareholders of record as of September 30, 2013, with an ex-dividend date of September 26, 2013. Gavin James, CEO of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation, stated, "Yesterday's policy statement from the Federal Reserve was consistent with our view of the overall economy, and therefore the corresponding rally in the RMBS market was not unexpected. We continue to believe that the mortgage market offers attractive valuations and are pleased with the position of our portfolio." The Full Research Report on Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-22/WMC]

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New York Mortgage Trust Inc. Research Report

On September 12, 2013, New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (New York Mortgage Trust) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share of its common stock for Q3 2013. According to the Company, the dividend will be payable on October 25, 2013, to common shareholders of record as of September 23, 2013. The Company also informed that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of c.$0.48 per share of the 7.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of the Company, for the quarter ending October 14, 2013. The Company reported that the Series B Preferred Stock is payable on October 15, 2013, to holders of record of Series B Preferred Stock as of October 1, 2013. The Full Research Report on New York Mortgage Trust Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-22/NYMT]

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