Early Briefing and Review: First Niagara Financial Group Inc., Hudson City Bancorp Inc., People's United Financial Inc., and Capitol Federal Financial Inc.

LONDON, October 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Wednesday, October 02, 2013, the S&P 500 ended the day at 1,693.87, down 0.07%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 15,133.14, down 0.39%; and the NASDAQ Composite finished at 3,815.02, down 0.08%. Shares in the savings and loans industry mostly ended on a lower note as the broader market posted losses. The major movers in the industry included First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG), Hudson City Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HCBK), People's United Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), and Capitol Federal Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN). AAAResearchReports.com has released free charting and technical research on these aforementioned companies. Register to read these reports at:

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Shares in First Niagara Financial Group Inc. edged lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in the broader market. The company's shares oscillated between $10.35 and $10.49 before finishing the day 0.19% lower at $10.42. A total of 2.24 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 3.53 million. Despite Wednesday's losses, First Niagara Financial Group Inc.'s shares have advanced 1.71% in the previous three trading sessions and 4.10% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.13% and 3.30% during the respective periods. Further, the company's stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $9.24. Sign up for free report on FNFG at:

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Hudson City Bancorp Inc.'s shares fell by 0.33% on Wednesday, reversing some of the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares traded between $9.06 and $9.14 before finishing the day at $9.14. A total of 3.06 million shares were traded, which is less than the daily average volume of 3.32 million. Despite Wednesday's pullback, Hudson City Bancorp Inc.'s shares have gained 0.22% in the previous three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 0.13% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Moreover, the company's stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $8.75. HCBK free technical report can be accessed by signing up at:

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Shares in People's United Financial Inc. edged higher on Wednesday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares fluctuated between $14.40 and $14.57 before finishing the day 0.21% higher at $14.57. A total of 2.82 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 3.16 million. The company's shares have gained 2.03% in the previous three trading sessions and 2.10% in the last one month, compared to a gain of 0.13% and 3.30% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Additionally, People's United Financial Inc.'s stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $13.53. A free report on PBCT can be accessed by registering at:

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On Wednesday, Capitol Federal Financial Inc.'s stock fell by 0.96%, reversing all the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $12.35 after vacillating between $12.32 and $12.42. A total of 0.53 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.85 million. Despite Wednesday's decline, the company's shares have advanced 0.90% in the last one month and 1.23% in the previous three months, compared to a gain of 3.30% and 4.86% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Furthermore, Capitol Federal Financial Inc.'s stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $12.00. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on CFFN for free at:

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