Executive Appointments, Philanthropic Programs, and Strategic Marketing Partnerships - Analyst Notes on U.S Bancorp, Morgan Stanley, MetLife, American Express and Zillow

NEW YORK, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) and Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4290-100free.

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U.S. Bancorp Analyst Notes
On June 25, 2014, U.S. Bancorp reported the appointment of Eric Thole to the position of CEO and President of its company U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., effective June 30, 2014. According to the Company, Thole will succeed Joseph Ulrey, who is retiring from U.S. Bank (subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp) after 34 years of service. The Company stated Mr. Thole has served as Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.and Vice President of First American Funds. The Company added that throughout his over 17 years of service at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., Mr. Thole has held positions of increasing responsibility. The full analyst notes on U.S Bancorp are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-01-2014/USB/report.pdf

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Morgan Stanley Analyst Notes
On June 20, 2014, Morgan Stanley (Morgan Stanley) announced that Oakland, California will be the second location for its Health Cities program, which aims to drive innovation in coordinating the wellness, nutrition and play resources, factors which the Company believes have the capability to underpin a child's healthy start in life. Morgan Stanley Global Head of Philanthropy Joan Steinberg commented, "For over 40 years, Morgan Stanley has focused its community efforts on improving children's health, and we are thrilled to bring Oakland our innovative new program." The Company stated that under the program, in the current year, the Morgan Stanley Healthy Oakland network of partnering organizations will deliver 128,000 healthy meals; health screenings for over 300 children; health, nutrition and wellness information for over 750 students; safe play spaces for 1,000 children; and over 2,000 volunteer hours from Morgan Stanley employees. The full analyst notes on Morgan Stanley are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-01-2014/MS/report.pdf

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MetLife, Inc. Analyst Notes
On June 26, 2014, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) announced the appointment of Nigel Knowles to the position of Head of Capital & Reinsurance Strategy for the Asia region effective July 27, 2014. The Company stated that in his new role, he will be responsible for regional leadership to support the Company's businesses across their 10 Asian markets and will report to CFO of Asia for MetLife, Toby Brown. The Company added that the new role will also involve overseeing local solvency capital, pricing capital, economic capital and rating agency capital. Brown commented, "Nigel brings a wealth of technical experience, leadership acumen, and relationship building skills to the business as well as a solid track record of delivery which will prove invaluable in driving further value enhancement in Asia." The full analyst notes on MetLife are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-01-2014/MET/report.pdf

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American Express Company Analyst Notes
On June 23, 2014, American Express Company (American Express) announced that it has appointed Laureen E. Seeger as the Company's new Executive Vice President and General Counsel, with responsibility to lead its Legal, Compliance and Ethics and Corporate Secretary organizations, and take on additional responsibility for Federal and State Government Affairs. The Company stated that Ms. Seeger joins the Company from McKesson Corporation where she led the Law, Public Affairs, Compliance and Corporate Secretary functions. American Express Chairman and CEO Kenneth I. Chenault commented, "We are excited to have one of the world's top legal leaders become general counsel of American Express. Not only is Laureen a gifted legal strategist, litigator and an expert in managing compliance and regulatory affairs, throughout her career she has first and foremost been a catalyst for business growth. She will be an outstanding addition as the new leader of a world-class general counsel's office." The full analyst notes on American Express are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-01-2014/AXP/report.pdf

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Zillow, Inc. Analyst Notes
On June 24, 2014, Zillow, Inc. (Zillow) announced that it has formed a new strategic marketing partnership with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, New York City's largest residential brokerage. Under the partnership, Douglas Elliman's listings will appear as featured listings on the Yahoo!®-Zillow® Real Estate Network through a direct feed from Douglas Elliman, which ensures that only accurate and updated information are displayed for home shoppers to view across the regions where Douglas Elliman serves. In addition, exclusive inventory of Manhattan properties from Douglas Elliman will be marketed on Zillow for the very first time. Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff commented, "Combining Douglas Elliman's listing inventory with our broad marketing capabilities and audience of nearly 82 million users brings many benefits not only to Douglas Elliman's agents, but also to home shoppers looking for property in Manhattan and in the other markets served by Douglas Elliman." The full analyst notes on Zillow are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Jul-01-2014/Z/report.pdf

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