New Advertisements, Recognitions, Product Launches and Poll Results by Financial Companies - Research Report on CME Group, Charles Schwab, Regions, Cole Real Estate Investments, and Discover

NEW YORK, October 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW), Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF), Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. (NYSE: COLE), and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

CME Group Inc. Research Report

On October 2, 2013, CME Group Inc. (CME Group) announced the launch of a new 30-second television spot designed to increase visibility of the Company as a leading global brand. According to the Company, the new spot features world renowned business leader Sir Richard Branson and LPGA Champion Brittany Lincicome to drive home the golfing metaphor used in the ad and to link CME Group to major markets in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. CME Group informed that the advertisement is a part of its multi-million dollar global branding campaign launched in March 2011, and strives to promote CME Group's identity as a market leader essential to helping businesses and industries worldwide to successfully manage their risks and thereby drive global growth and commerce. The Full Research Report on CME Group 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/fc16_CME]

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The Charles Schwab Corporation Research Report

On October 4, 2013, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM), a subsidiary of the Charles Schwab Corporation (Charles Schwab), announced that four Schwab Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have received top honors from Morningstar, Inc. for providing the best investor experience over the past year compared to other ETFs in their respective categories. CSIM reported that the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETFTM (SCHB) won the Investor class award out of 17 funds in Morningstar's "U.S. ETF Large Blend" category, while the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETFTM (SCHE) was recognized as the Investor class winner out of 15 funds in Morningstar's "U.S. ETF Diversified Emerging Markets" category. In addition, the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETFTM (SCHG) ranked highest out of 13 funds in the "U.S. ETF Large Growth" category for the Investor class and the Schwab International Equity ETFTM (SCHF) bagged the Investor class winner, out of seven funds in the "U.S. ETF Foreign Large Blend" category. Marie Chandoha, President and CEO of CSIM said, " Since the first Schwab ETF launched four years ago next month, we've been squarely focused on offering investors well-constructed ETFs at a great value and closely tracking our benchmarks, so it's gratifying to have an industry leader like Morningstar recognize our efforts." The Full Research Report on The Charles Schwab Corporation - 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/34ad_SCHW]

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Regions Financial Corp. Research Report

On October 3, 2013, Regions Financial Corp. (Regions) Introduced the Auburn® Regions Visa® CheckCard. The Company stated that its customers can now show their support for Auburn University by carrying the new Auburn University Regions Visa CheckCard which is available at any Regions branch.  Commenting on the launch, Tom Brooks, Head of Regions Cards and Payments said, "As the official bank of the SEC and a long-time partner with the SEC and its schools, Regions is pleased to offer Auburn fans a way to show their true colors. With every CheckCard transaction, fans can show their school pride and be reminded of Auburn's rich history and the excitement of the future on the Plains." Regions also informed that it has a number of other specially branded CheckCards affiliated with colleges and universities across the Southeastern Conference. The Full Research Report on Regions Financial Corp. - 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/4332_RF]

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Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. Research Report

On October 1, 2013, Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc.'s private capital management business, Cole CapitalTM announced the launch of Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT II), Inc. which is focused on net lease office and industrial assets. According to the Company, in the primary offering, up to 250 million shares of common stock are being made available at $10.00 per share. In addition, the Company stated that up to 50 million shares of common stock will be offered at $9.50 per share pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan (DRIP). 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]

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Discover Financial Services Research Report

On October 2, 2013, Discover Financial Services (Discover) reported the September 2013 Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM Results. According to the release, Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose 0.7 points in September 2013 to 91.7 points, as consumer confidence in the economy improved slightly. However, the poll results indicated a month on month drop in consumer spending intentions. Discover stated that the Monitor is a 6-year-old daily poll tracking economic confidence and spending intentions of nearly 8,200 consumers throughout the month. The Full Research Report on Discover Financial Services - 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/6cb3_DFS]

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