Financial Companies Explore Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value, Report Corporate Achievements, and Enter into Refinancing Agreements - Research Report on Cole, BRE, HCP, Vornado, and Genworth

NEW YORK, December 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. (NYSE: COLE), BRE Properties Inc. (NYSE: BRE), HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP), Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO), and Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. Research Report

On December 13, 2013, Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc.'s (Cole) stock went up by 1.70% as it closed the day at $13.78 per share. However, over the past three trading days, the Company's stock went down by 0.43%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which also declined 1.36% during the same three day trading period. The Full Research Report on Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5bba_COLE

BRE Properties Inc. Research Report

On December 9, 2013, BRE Properties Inc. (BRE) announced that its Board of Directors, along with its management team and advisors, has been in an ongoing process of exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. According to BRE, its Board has undertaken a comprehensive and thorough review of alternatives that include, among other things, a possible sale or merger of the Company. BRE also stated that it has received a non-binding proposal from Essex Property Trust, Inc. (Essex) to acquire the Company in a negotiated merger in which each outstanding Company share will be exchanged for 0.2971 shares of Essex common stock and $12.33 in cash. The Full Research Report on BRE Properties Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/087d_BRE

HCP, Inc. Research Report

On December 13, 2013, HCP, Inc. (HCP) stock was up by 0.31%, closing the day at $35.77 per share. For the past three trading day period, the Company's stock went down by 2.96% compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which went down by 1.36% over the same three day trading period. The Full Research Report on HCP, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/6c26_HCP

Vornado Realty Trust Research Report

On December 2, 2013, Vornado Realty Trust (Vornado) announced that it has completed a $450 million refinancing of Eleven Penn Plaza, a 1.1 million square foot Manhattan office building. According to the Company, the seven-year loan is interest-only at 3.95%. Additionally, Vornado stated that it has realized net proceeds of approximately $107 million after repaying the existing loan on the property and closing costs. The Full Research Report on Vornado Realty Trust - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9b04_VNO

Genworth Financial Inc. Research Report

On December 11, 2013, Genworth Financial Inc. (Genworth) announced that it has won DALBAR's 2013 annual Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service award. According to DALBAR, the nation's leading financial services market research firm, the Company was the only firm in the life insurance or long term care insurance industry to emerge as a leader in customer service for 2013. Commenting on this recognition, Elena Edwards, COO for Genworth's U.S. Life Business, stated, "This is a great honor and is a reflection of the service commitment of hundreds of dedicated Genworth associates who work every day to meet our policyholders and distribution partners' needs in a professional, empathetic and respectful way. Genworth has long been noted for its outstanding customer service, and it is extremely gratifying when we're recognized for that commitment by a prestigious organization like DALBAR." The Full Research Report on Genworth Financial Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/0cc4_GNW

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