Banks Announce Corporate Events, Awards, Results Schedules, Contests and Quarterly Dividends - Research Report on U.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, Comerica, FirstMerit, and Associated Bank

NEW YORK, September 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB), Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), FirstMerit Corporation (NASDAQ: FMER), and Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

U.S. Bancorp Research Report

On August 29, 2013, U.S. Bancorp announced that it will be holding an Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on September 12, 2013, in New York City. The Company reported that its Chairman, President and CEO, Richard K. Davis, and its Executive Management Team members will make presentations during the event, which will include information about U.S. Bancorp's financial performance and corporate strategies. Additionally, a live webcast of the event will be available at the Company's website on the same day, beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT, and concluding at approximately 2:30 p.m. EDT. 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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Fifth Third Bancorp Research Report

On August 21, 2013, Fifth Third Bancorp announced that it has scheduled to release its Q3 2013 financial results on October 17, 2013, which will be available at the Company's website at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET. The release will be followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Additionally, Fifth Third Bancorp stated that the conference call will be webcast live by Thomson Financial and may be accessed through the Investor Relations section on the Company's website. Also, the Company informed that a replay of the webcast will also be available at its website. The Full Research Report on Fifth Third 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/8d06_FITB]

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Comerica Incorporated Research Report

On August 29, 2013, Comerica Incorporated (Comerica) announced that the Batch Brewing Company was crowned winner of the 2013 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. The Company stated that the winner will receive a $50,000 grand prize courtesy Comerica Bank, along with legal accounting and IT services from Hatch Detroit Sponsors. According to Michael T. Ritchie from Comerica, "Detroit is proving to be the place to be for entrepreneurs. It's great to see new businesses being embraced by the community and we couldn't be more proud to support Hatch Detroit in moving this city forward." Additionally, Nick Gorga, Co-Founder of Hatch Detroit said, "We're so thrilled to have had so many great business ideas compete in this year's competition and the support we've received from the public has been tremendous. Batch Brewing Company has really earned this. From the minute we read their application, we were inspired." The Full Research Report on Comerica 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/8596_CMA]

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FirstMerit Corporation Research Report

On August 15, 2013, FirstMerit Corporation (FirstMerit) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on the Company's common stock, unchanged from the last quarter's dividend. According to FirstMerit, the cash dividend will be payable on September 16, 2013, to shareholders of record as of August 26, 2013. On the same date, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $14.69 per share or $0.37 per depositary share, on the Company's 5.87% non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series A, payable November 4, 2013, to shareholders of record as of October 18, 2013. The Full Research Report on FirstMerit 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/95a5_FMER]

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Associated Banc-Corp Research Report

On August 26, 2013, Associated Banc-Corp (Associated Bank) announced that its branch on 4th Avenue S. in Park Falls, Wisconsin, will host a customer appreciation event on September 6, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Associated Bank said that it's branch will serve refreshments during the event, distribute prizes and host a raffle event for a Green Bay Packers basket giveaway. Cynthia Bodoh, Branch Manager of Associated Bank commented, "We're proud to be in the Park Falls community and want to let our customers know how much we appreciate them. This is also a great opportunity for us to introduce our new personal banker, Rita, who has a passion for helping customers find the right products and services to meet their needs."  The Full Research Report on Associated Banc-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/0e7c_ASBC]

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