Technological Upgradations, Business Outlook, Dividends, Upcoming Earnings, and Appointments - Analyst Notes on Fiserv, Norfolk Southern, Ross Stores, Nordstrom and Staples

NEW YORK, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Fiserv Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC), Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST), Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) and Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-100free.

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Fiserv Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 6, 2014, Fiserv Inc. (Fiserv) announced that TradeFlow™, the Company's post-trading solution, has been upgraded with block-level support for SWIFT's Global Electronic Trade Confirmation (GETC) solution. TradeFlow™ enables SWIFT messaging with block- and allocation-level workflows used for confirmation and affirmation, and also for exceptions management and status reporting. According to Fiserv, GETC solution also provides integrated connectivity to other automated trade-matching platforms like Omgeo Central Trade Manager® (CTM), Omgeo OASYS Direct® and MarkitSERV®. "As investment managers continue to strive for higher levels of post-trade operational efficiency, the SWIFT GETC messaging solution is enabling increasing numbers of buy-side firms to reduce operational costs and risks," said Arun Aggarwal, Managing Director, U.K., Ireland & Nordics for SWIFT. "We are pleased that TradeFlow™ now includes integrated support for GETC, and are certain these enhancements will also help firms meet the new European settlement requirements which are effective as of next year." The full analyst notes on Fiserv are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-FISV-15May2014.pdf

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Norfolk Southern Corp. Analyst Notes
On May 8, 2014, CEO of Norfolk Southern Corp. (Norfolk Southern), Wick Moorman, addressed the Company's annual meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, and gave stockholders a lot of reasons to cheer following a year of record-breaking performance. In his speech, Mr. Moorman reflected at 2013 as a big year for the Company and said that the strength seen in that year, especially in the second half should continue in 2014. He admitted however that unforeseen severe winter conditions adversely affected the Company's Q1 2014 revenues, expenses, and services. But he also added that the business rebound almost immediately after the cold weather departed, led by intermodal and energy-related markets, with the auto business also gaining strength. "I'm confident that 2014 will be another very good year for our company," Moorman concluded. The full analyst notes on Norfolk Southern are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-NSC-15May2014.pdf

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Ross Stores, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 8, 2014, Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross Stores) announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its Q1 2014 earnings results and business outlook on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 4:15 p.m. ET. Interested participants can listen to a real-time audio webcast through the Company's website. According to Ross Stores, a press release containing the earnings will be sent out at around 4:00 p.m. ET on the same day. The full analyst notes on Ross Stores are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-ROST-15May2014.pdf

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Nordstrom, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 7, 2014, Nordstrom, Inc. (Nordstrom) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close business on May 30, 2014. The full analyst notes on Nordstrom are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-JWN-15May2014.pdf

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Staples, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 8, 2014, Staples, Inc. (Staples) announced that Thomas Nowak, most recently Senior Vice President, Merchandising for bol.com, has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Staples, Europe, effective August 1, 2014. He will report to Staples Europe President, John Wilson, and be a member of the European leadership team. "As part of our strategic transformation, we are making significant investments to expand our assortment and offer our customers more products than ever before," said Mr. Wilson. "Thomas will play an integral part in our strategy, as his background and e-commerce experience will be critical in helping take us to the next level." In his new role, Nowak will continue to evolve Staples' merchandising team and work with the Company's vendor community. The full analyst notes on Staples are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2487-SPLS-15May2014.pdf

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