Milestone Achievements, Geographic Expansions, Quarterly Cash Dividends, and Prestigious Recognitions - Research Report on Wells Fargo, BB&T, Franklin Resources, Host Hotels & Resorts, and Allstate

NEW YORK, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT), Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN), Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: HST), and The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Wells Fargo & Company Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Wells Fargo & Company (Wells Fargo) announced that its customers have completed more than one billion paperless transactions at its ATMs since 2009. The Company informed that its online banking customers have the option to conclude a transaction without an ATM receipt or to select a receipt to be sent to an Online Banking inbox, a personal e-mail account, or a mobile phone number. According to Wells Fargo, 46% of receipt-eligible transactions at present result in either an e-receipt or a customer selecting no receipt. Alicia Moore, Head of Wells Fargo ATM Banking said, "We're proud to support our customers' green choices by making it easier than ever to minimize waste. We've heard from customers that they enjoy the conveniences we're making both at the ATM and inside the store. We want to thank our customers for joining with us in an effort to conserve resources." The Full Research Report on Wells Fargo & Company - 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/d00c_WFC]

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BB&T Corporation Research Report

On September 17, 2013, BB&T Corporation (BB&T) announced its expansion into Midwest with the Company's new corporate banking team in Chicago. According to BB&T, the team includes Michael Laurie, Kurt Anstaett, John Malloy, Shane Koonce, and Andrey Rudnitsky, a high-caliber team of bankers in position to leverage the Company's lending expertise. Commenting on the new team, BB&T Chairman and CEO Kelly King said, "The hiring of these seasoned corporate bankers continues the acceleration of our national growth strategy. We believe that BB&T's relationship-based, values-driven approach along with a strong balance sheet will resonate solidly with clients in the Midwest." The Full Research Report on BB&T 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/d275_BBT]

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Franklin Resources Inc. Research Report

On September 12, 2013, Franklin Resources Inc. (Franklin Resources) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's common stock, payable on October 11, 2013, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2013. Also, the Company reported that the said quarterly dividend is a growth of 3% QoQ and 11% YoY. The Full Research Report on Franklin Resources 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/2e0a_BEN]

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Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (Host Hotels) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's common stock. Additionally, the Company reported that the declared quarterly cash dividend reflects a growth of 9.1% QoQ (or an increase of $0.01 compared to the previous quarter). Host Hotels & Resorts also stated that the dividend is payable on October 15, 2013, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2013. The Full Research Report on Host Hotels & Resorts 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/2ea2_HST]

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The Allstate Corporation Research Report

On September 17, 2013, The Allstate Corporation (Allstate) announced that it has been named as one of the 2013 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for its commitment to progressive workplace programs which include child care, flexibility, advancement, and paid family leave. The 100 Best Companies are featured in the October/November issue of Working Mother and on workingmother.com Commenting on the recognition, Michael Escobar, Vice President, Chief Diversity & Organization Effectiveness Officer for Allstate, said, "Allstate is committed to making certain we have programs, services and options to help all employees realize their full potential. We are a stronger company because of the high value we place on leveraging a diverse workplace." The Full Research Report on The Allstate 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/551b_ALL]

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