Appointments, Financial Results, and Corporate Announcements - Research Report on Morgan Stanley, CME Group, TD Ameritrade, Arthur J Gallagher, and KKR

NEW YORK, August 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME), TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NYSE: AMTD), Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), and KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE: KFN). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Morgan Stanley Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Morgan Stanley (Morgan Stanley) announced the appointment of Rayford Wilkins, Jr. to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2013. Mr. Wilkins will serve on the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee, and his appointment will increase the size of Morgan Stanley's Board to 15 members. Commenting on the appointment, James Gorman, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, said, "I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Wilkins to our Board. He brings highly relevant leadership experience, both domestic and international, having managed through extensive change and transformation during his long career. His perspectives will benefit our other Directors, our management and our shareholders." 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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/MS]

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CME Group Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, CME Group Inc. (CME Group) reported its financial results for Q2 2013. The Company's revenue increased 2.5% YoY to $816.1 million during the quarter. Net income was $311.2 million or $0.93 per diluted share in Q2 2013, compared to net income of $253.4 million or $0.74 per diluted share in Q2 2012. Commenting on the results, CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy said, "We were extremely pleased to see trading volumes in our core business increase 16 percent during the quarter from second-quarter 2012, as clients turned to our products to manage heightened volatility in several markets. We intend to further strengthen our growth potential overseas with the launch of our new European exchange later this year." 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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/CME]

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TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation Research Report

On July 31, 2013, TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (TD Ameritrade) announced that its associates have officially marked the opening of its new Omaha headquarters office tower. The 12-storey facility encompasses a corporate campus of four buildings that will accommodate approximately 2,000 TD Ameritrade associates, who were once located throughout the Omaha metropolitan area. According to Fred Tomczyk, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, "We have a first-rate working environment that will attract and retain top talent and make us a more productive, innovative and collaborative company, and we are grateful to the city of Omaha and our many other partners that helped make it happen." The Full Research Report on TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/AMTD]

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Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (Arthur J Gallagher) reported its financial results for Q2 2013. The Company's total revenues increased 19.9% YoY to $779.5 million. Net earnings were $93.5 million or $0.73 per diluted share, in Q2 2013, compared to $71.7 million or $0.59 per diluted share, in Q2 2012. J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO said, "In the second quarter, our combined Brokerage and Risk Management segments posted 15% growth in adjusted total revenues, 7.0% organic growth in commission and fee revenues, 19% growth in adjusted EBITDAC and adjusted EBITDAC margin improved by 92 basis points." The Full Research Report on Arthur J Gallagher & Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/AJG]

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KKR Financial Holdings LLC Research Report

On July 31, 2013, KKR Financial Holdings LLC (KKR) announced the closing of its Eagle Ford Shale drilling partnership with EXCO Resources. The partnership marked KKR's seventh investment in the Eagle Ford Shale and the Company's fourth investment within its oil and gas drilling and development strategy, under which KKR provides capital to strong operators by investing in oil and gas working interests at the asset level. Marc Lipschultz, Global Head of KKR's Energy & Infrastructure Business, stated, "We are excited to be EXCO's acquisition and development partner in the Eagle Ford Shale, a basin where we have substantial prior experience. Led by EXCO's strong operating capabilities, we look forward to developing the drilling locations which hold significant resource potential and attractive economics." The Full Research Report on KKR Financial Holdings LLC - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/KFN]

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