Financial Stocks Under Scanner -- Aflac, CNO Financial, Unum, and Athene

NEW YORK, May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

For today, Stock-Callers.com has issued research reports on Aflac Inc. (NYSE: AFL), CNO Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: CNO), Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), and Athene Holding Ltd (NYSE: ATH). These companies operate in the Financial sector, which includes firms that provide financial services to commercial and retail customers, such as banks, investment funds, insurance companies, and real estate. You can access our complimentary research reports on these stocks now at: http://stock-callers.com/registration

Aflac

Shares in Columbus, Georgia headquartered Aflac Inc. rose 0.04%, ending Monday's trading session at $73.90. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.64 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 3.47% over the last three months and 6.18% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 0.82% and 3.16% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Moreover, shares of Aflac, which through its subsidiary, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, provides supplemental health and life insurance products, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 51.41.

On May 01^st, 2017, research firm RBC Capital Markets reiterated its 'Underperform' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price from $62 a share to $66 a share.

On May 09^th, 2017, Aflac released the "2017 Aflac Small Business Happiness Report," which unveils a number of findings about what it is like to work for a small business, and identifies several factors related to employee satisfaction and happiness. The report, which is in its second year, is designed to serve as a resource for small business owners looking for insight to better support their employees and keep them happy. Visit us today and download your complete report on AFL for free at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=AFL

CNO Financial

Carmel, Indiana headquartered CNO Financial Group Inc.'s stock gained 0.20%, closing the day at $20.32 with a total trading volume of 1.05 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 6.11% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 10.56% above its 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of CNO Financial, which through its subsidiaries, develops, markets, and administers health insurance, annuity, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for senior and middle-income markets in the US, have an RSI of 42.80.

On May 16^th, 2017, CNO Financial announced that its CEO Edward J. Bonach, 63, will retire from that position and from the Board of Directors effective December 31^st, 2017. The Company's Board has unanimously elected current President Gary Bhojwani, 49, to succeed Bonach as CEO on January 01^st, 2018. Bhojwani will join the Board effective immediately, and will continue as the Company's President throughout the transition. The complimentary research report on CNO can be accessed at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=CNO

Unum

On Monday, shares in Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Unum Group recorded a trading volume of 1.10 million shares. The stock ended the day 0.33% lower at $45.34. The Company's shares have advanced 3.21% on an YTD basis, and are trading above their 200-day moving average by 7.73%. Furthermore, shares of Unum, which together with its subsidiaries, provides group and individual disability insurance products and services primarily in the US and the UK, have an RSI of 43.19.

On May 12^th, 2017, Unum announced that Jack McGarry, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be representing the Company at the Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Investor Conference on May 30^th, 2017, in New York City. McGarry is scheduled to speak at 3:45 p.m. ET, and will discuss the Company's business strategy and future growth prospects. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and download the PDF research report on UNM at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=UNM

Athene

Pembroke, Bermuda-based Athene Holding Ltd.'s stock climbed 0.02%, finishing yesterday's session at $51.13. A total volume of 1.67 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 1.37 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 0.12% in the previous three months and 6.54% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 1.99%. Additionally, shares of Athene, which issues, reinsures, and acquires retirement savings products designed for individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs in the US, the District of Columbia, and Germany, have an RSI of 38.85.

On May 10^th, 2017, Athene announced financial results for Q1 2017. Net income was $373 million for the quarter, and operating income, net of tax was $258 million, or $1.32 per operating diluted Class A share. Total investments, including related parties, increased 14% year-over-year to $75.1 billion, and total invested assets increased 8% year-over-year to $73.6 billion during Q1 2017. Get free access to your research report on ATH at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=ATH

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