NEW YORK, July 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Equity Research Institute has initiated coverage on the following equities: People's United Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), Investors Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: ISBC), New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: NYCB), Washington Federal Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD), and Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF). Free research report on People's United Financial can be accessed at https://www.EquityResearchInstitute.com/reports?keyword=PBCT On Thursday, July 30, 2015, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 5,128.79, up 0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.03% lower, to finish the day at 17,745.98, and the S&P 500 closed flat at 2,108.63. During the session four out of nine sectors ended in positive. Register for your complimentary reports at the links given below.  

People's United Financial Inc.'s stock finished Thursday's session 0.62% higher at $16.14. A total of 3.48 million shares were traded, which was close to its three months average volume of 3.42 million shares. Over the last one month and the previous three months, People's United Financial Inc.'s shares have advanced 0.62% and 7.94%, respectively. Additionally, the stock has gained 9.89% since the beginning of 2015. The company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 1.76% and 8.95%, respectively. People's United Financial Inc.'s stock traded at a PE ratio of 19.68 and has a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 55.64. Sign up and read the free notes on PBCT at:

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On Thursday, shares in Investors Bancorp Inc. ended the session 0.74% higher at $12.29. Investors Bancorp Inc.'s stock reported a trading volume of 1.71 million shares, below its three months average volume of 3.02 million shares. Shares of the company traded at a PE ratio of 30.72. Although, Investors Bancorp Inc.'s shares have lost 0.08% in the last one month, it has advanced 4.24% in the previous three months and 10.37% on YTD basis. The stock is trading 7.40% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Investors Bancorp Inc. have an RSI of 49.97. The complimentary notes on ISBC can be downloaded in PDF format at:

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New York Community Bancorp Inc.'s stock gained 1.12%, to close the day at $18.98. The stock recorded a trading volume of 3.15 million shares, above its three months average volume of 2.96 million shares. Over the last one month and over the past three months, New York Community Bancorp Inc.'s shares have advanced 3.26% and 12.02%, respectively. Furthermore, the stock has surged 22.26% since the start of this year. The company's shares are trading 4.07% above their 50-day moving average and 15.39% above their 200-day moving average. Additionally, New York Community Bancorp Inc. traded at a PE ratio of 17.10 and has an RSI of 65.48. Register for free on Equity Research Institute and access the latest research on NYCB at:

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On Thursday, shares in Washington Federal Inc. recorded a trading volume of 0.30 million shares, lower than their three months average volume of 0.57 million shares. The stock ended the day 0.30% higher at $23.29. Shares of the company traded at a PE ratio of 14.47. Although, Washington Federal Inc.'s stock has lost 0.26% in the last one month, it has advanced 8.47% in the previous three months and 6.46% on YTD basis. The company is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 0.49% and 7.08%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Washington Federal Inc. have an RSI of 48.64. The complete research on WAFD is available for free at:

https://www.EquityResearchInstitute.com/reports?keyword=WAFD

Astoria Financial Corp.'s stock gained 1.22%, to close Thursday's session at $14.90. The stock recorded a trading volume of 0.60 million shares, close to its three months average volume of 0.61 million shares. Over the last one month and the previous three months, Astoria Financial Corp.'s shares have surged 8.05% and 13.48%, respectively. Additionally, the stock has gained 12.21% since the start of this year. The company is trading 8.42% and 13.66% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Furthermore, Astoria Financial Corp.'s stock traded at a PE ratio of 17.74 and has an RSI of 74.67. Free in-depth research on AF is available at:

https://www.EquityResearchInstitute.com/reports?keyword=AF

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