Columbia Banking System

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Wunderlich reiterates its Buy rating on Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB). At the same time, Wunderlich lowered its price target on the company's stock to $22. In a research report published today, Wunderlich states, "We maintain our Buy rating on shares of Columbia Banking System (COLB), but...

According to Sterne Agee, Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) is increased for FY11E, but modestly. Sterne Agee said that it is more positive on COLB post another FDIC transaction, but note its outlook for the shares continues to be for the name to be valued at ~1.25x TBV rather than forward...

Wunderlich Securities has raised the price target on Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) from $21 to $25.

Keefe Bruyette & Woods has published a research report on Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) following meetings with management in New York and Boston. In the report, KBW writes "We had the opportunity to host CEO Melanie Dressel & Chief Credit Officer Andy McDonald in New York...

In a report released this morning, Wunderlich Securities said that it is maintaining its Buy rating on shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB). The company also maintains its $21 price target. “COLB reported 3Q EPS of $0.06, which was a penny more than consensus and a penny light of...