Transforming Consumer Experiences, Quarterly Dividends, Earnings Schedules, Conferences, and Forum Benefits - Research Report on MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Bancorp, and MetLife

NEW YORK, September 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), and MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

MasterCard Incorporated Research Report

On September 11, 2013, MasterCard Incorporated (MasterCard) held its Innovation Showcase in conjunction with its annual Investor Day.  At the Innovation Showcase, MasterCard displayed the myriad ways by which it is transforming the consumer shopping experience and offered a glimpse into the products and services that revitalize the shopping experience and improve convenience and security for consumers. Ed McLaughlin, Chief Emerging Payments Officer, MasterCard, commented, "The digital lifestyle is radically altering the day-to-day shopping experience, and habits, of consumers. As a result, consumers will now shop and pay in whatever way best fits their needs and lifestyles, from every device they have, with a simple tap, click or touch at the register, in the aisle, at home, on the go - or anywhere else. We continue to lead this transition to digital and deliver the next, best and most innovative solutions to meet the needs of consumers and merchants." The Full Research Report on MasterCard Incorporated - 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/5205_MA]

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Morgan Stanley Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Morgan Stanley announced regular quarterly dividends on two of its outstanding shares of preferred stock issues. A dividend of $255.56 per share (equivalent to $0.26 per Depositary Share) was declared on the Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A; while a dividend of $25.00 per share was declared on the 10% Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The Company informed that dividends on both the series of preferred stock are payable on October 15, 2013, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2013. The Full Research Report on Morgan Stanley - 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/e76a_MS]

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Research Report

On September 3, 2013, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) announced that it will declare its Q3 2013 financial results on October 17, 2013 via a release that will be issued at 7:30 a.m. ET. The Company also stated that the press release will be available on Goldman Sachs' website. Further, a conference call will be held at 9:30 a.m. ET, to review the firm's results, outlook and related matters. The Full Research Report on The Goldman Sachs 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/6777_GS]

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U.S. Bancorp Research Report

On September 4, 2013, U.S. Bancorp reported that the new Small Business Forum on LinkedIn from U.S. Bank Connect, a website launched in 2012 for small businesses, makes it very easy for entrepreneurs and small business owners to swap ideas and get inspired. As per the Company, the forum features Alyssa Gregory, a small business consultant, speaker and author, who shares her experience with U.S. Bank Connect, including six "Connect Startup Toolboxes." U.S. Bancorp informed that Gregory will host discussions regarding topics relevant to small business owners, while also addressing questions about her articles on U.S. Bank Connect. Cathi Stanton, Senior Vice President for U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions, commented, "This new feature gives our small business customers another tool to help their businesses thrive. Our LinkedIn group lets our small business customers swap knowledge and expertise with some incredibly successful people so that they can skip the 'I-need-to-reinvent-the-wheel' stage and get straight to getting good ideas into action." The Full Research Report on U.S. Bancorp - 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/67a1_USB]

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MetLife, Inc. Research Report

On September 11, 2013, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) reported that it will participate at the 2013 RBC Capital Markets Financial Institutions Conference. Todd Katz, Executive Vice President, Group, Voluntary & Worksite Benefits at MetLife is scheduled to present at the conference at 11:00 a.m. EDT on September 18, 2013. The Company informed that all interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation through the link provided at the Company's website. Also, a replay of the presentation will be available until September 25, 2013. The Full Research Report on MetLife, 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/afa1_MET]

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