How It All Plays Out: Latest Research on World Acceptance, Dun & Bradstreet, American Express, Equifax, and CIT Group

NEW YORK, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD), Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), American Express (NYSE: AXP), Equifax (NYSE: EFX), and CIT Group (NYSE: CIT). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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DNB Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Dun%20%26%20Bradstreet&d=16-Mar-2015&s=DNB ),

AXP Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=American%20Express&d=16-Mar-2015&s=AXP ),

EFX Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Equifax&d=16-Mar-2015&s=EFX ),

CIT Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=CIT%20Group&d=16-Mar-2015&s=CIT ).

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Analyst Update: Financial Results, Acquisition Financing, New Card Benefits, and Trend Reports

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday as mixed economic data during the week, renewed dollar strength and sharply lower oil prices made traders cautious ahead of the upcoming meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. The consumer sentiment data showed a preliminary read of 91.2 in March versus 95.4 in February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 145.91 points, or 0.82%, to close at 17,749.31. The S&P 500 fell 12.55 points, or 0.61%, to end at 2,053.40. The Nasdaq Composite was down 21.53 points, or 0.44%, to 4,871.76. European equities closed slightly higher Friday as the oil and gas sector took another hit from tumbling prices. The German DAX gained 0.87%, the French CAC gained 0.46% while the FTSE ended the day 0.30% down. In Asia, Chinese shares advanced, led by financials after People's Bank of China Governor said the bank will maintain its prudent monetary policy. Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a fresh 15-year high as robot maker Fanuc Corp jumped 13% on a report that it will consider raising its dividend and buying back stock.

World Acceptance Corp. (World Acceptance) reported its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2014 (period ended December 31, 2014). The Company announced revenue of $153.6 million as compared to $160.5 million in Q3 FY 2013. World Acceptance registered a net income of $18.5 million or $2.01 per diluted share, compared with $23.0 million or $2.10 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2013.

Dun & Bradstreet Corp (Dun & Bradstreet) announced fourth quarter 2014 results with total revenues of $489.8 million, compared with $476.7 million in Q4 2013. The Company's total operating income increased to $157.4 million from $134.9 million in Q4 2013.

American Express Company (American Express) reported the addition of new benefits to its Premier Rewards Gold Card, offering the opportunity to get more points and perks for dining out and travel. The Company has introduced 2x Membership Rewards points for purchases at U.S. restaurants, a $100 airline fee credit for incidental charges such as baggage fees, and a personalized travel service.

Equifax Inc. (Equifax) released Equifax Canada's Q4 2014 National Consumer Credit Trends Report - which cautions consumers that despite a shift in current economic conditions, consumer appetite for new credit continues to increase and total consumer debt (including mortgages) now stands at $1.529 trillion in debt.

CIT Group Inc. (CIT Group) reported that it has served as Sole Lead Arranger in $210 million acquisition financing for Epic Health Services, a transaction that created one of the nation's largest skilled pediatric-focused home health entities in the U.S. The acquisition was related to Loving Care Agency (LCA), which marks the third transaction that CIT Group has led for Epic and Webster Capital.

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