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SAVINGS & LOANS Stocks Expected To Be Down After Top Correlated Stocks Fire Sell Signals.

September 5, 2011 / M2 PRESSWIRE / BUYINS.NET / http://www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the top most highly correlated SAVINGS & LOANS stocks and the majority have fired a Sell signal as of today. COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM INC (NASDAQ:COLB), WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC (NASDAQ:WFSL), NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC (NASDAQ:NWBI), PEOPLE'S UNITED FINANCIAL (NASDAQ:PBCT), ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:AF), FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GRP (NASDAQ:FNFG) are all expected to be Down as the top stocks in the sector have fired Sell signals. Group rotation is a phenomenon where institutions exert buying or selling pressure in an industry group, pushing prices of the group higher or higher relative to the general market. An industry can often lead or lag the market, and the most highly correlated stocks (mirror closest to the overall move in that group) usually move in unison. The technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The chart below displays the correlation, beta and relative strength of the top most highly correlated stocks in the highlighted industry group:

     Symbol     Company                             Correlation     Beta        RelStr      Sector 
     COLB       COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM INC         0.83            1.18        1           SAVINGS & LOANS
     WFSL       WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC              0.78            0.84        0.97        SAVINGS & LOANS
     NWBI       NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC            0.84            0.86        1           SAVINGS & LOANS
     PBCT       PEOPLE'S UNITED FINANCIAL           0.88            0.22        1.04        SAVINGS & LOANS
     AF         ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP              0.81            1.2         1.02        SAVINGS & LOANS
     FNFG       FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GRP         0.79            0.71        0.99        SAVINGS & LOANS

We automatically calculate correlation to help find the stocks that most closely match their groups movement and generate powerful group consensus trading signals to profit from the herd mentality. When multiple stocks in a group turn at the same time and the rotation of that group is confirmed, an explosive move typically occurs. Correlation measures the tendency for a symbol to move in unison with the group, beta measures the amount the symbol is expected to move relative to the group and relative strength looks back at the recent past to show how the stock has been moving relative to the group.

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM INC (NASDAQ:COLB) - Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Columbia State Bank, which provides a range of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals in the states of Washington and Oregon. It offers checking and saving accounts, certificate of deposit accounts, and consumer and residential lending products; and remote deposit capture, cash management, commercial and industrial lending, real estate and real estate construction lending, equipment finance, and small business services. The company also provides Visa card, investment, international banking, merchant card, online banking, electronic bill pay, and private banking services. As of February 19, 2010, Columbia Banking System had 84 branch offices, including 60 branches in Washington and 24 branches in Oregon. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC (NASDAQ:WFSL) - Washington Federal, Inc. operates as the holding company for Washington Federal, which provides various financial services in the United States. The companys deposit products include checking accounts, passbook and statement accounts, insured money market accounts, and time deposits or certificate accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises first lien mortgages on single-family dwellings, construction loans, land acquisition and development loans, loans on multi-family and other income producing properties, home equity loans, and business loans. The company also engages in the real estate investment and insurance brokerage activities. As of March 22, 2010, the company operated 160 offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. Washington Federal, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC (NASDAQ:NWBI) - Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for Northwest Savings Bank that offers various banking and consumer finance services. The company offers consumer and commercial deposits, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, term certificate accounts, and individual retirement accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises one- to four-family residential real estate loans, multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, and commercial business loans, as well as consumer loans, including automobile loans, sales finance loans, unsecured personal loans, credit card loans, and loans secured by deposit accounts. It also offers trust, investment management, actuarial and benefit plan administration, brokerage services, title insurance, and municipal bonds, as well as involves in the ownership and operation of properties. As of December 31, 2009, the company operated 171 community-banking offices in northwest, southwest, and central Pennsylvania; western New York; eastern Ohio; Maryland; and southeastern Florida. It also operated 51 consumer finance offices in Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania.

PEOPLE'S UNITED FINANCIAL (NASDAQ:PBCT) - Peoples United Financial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Peoples United Bank that provides commercial banking, retail and small business banking, and wealth management services to individual, corporate, and municipal customers. The company operates in three segments: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking and Small Business, and Wealth Management. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial lending, commercial real estate lending, indirect auto lending, and commercial deposit products and services, as well as equipment financing, cash management, correspondent banking, and municipal banking services. The Retail Banking and Small Business segment offers consumer and small business deposit products; consumer lending products, including residential mortgage and home equity; and small business lending and merchant services. The Wealth Management segment provides trust, corporate trust, brokerage, financial advisory, investment management, life insurance, and other insurance services, as well as involves in private banking activities. In addition, the company offers online banking and investment trading, and telephone banking services. As of December 31, 2009, it operated a network of 300 branches, including 81 full-service supermarket branches, 39 investment and brokerage offices, 16 commercial banking offices, and 10 Peoples Capital and Leasing Corp offices; and approximately 400 automated teller machines in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:AF) - Astoria Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association that provides various banking services in the United States. It primarily engages in generating deposits and originating loans. The companys deposit products include passbook and statement savings accounts, money market accounts, NOW and demand deposit accounts, and liquid certificates of deposit, as well as certificates of deposit, which comprise time deposits. Its loan portfolio consists of one-to-four family mortgage loans; multi-family and commercial real estate loans; construction loans for various residential properties and certain commercial real estate properties; and consumer and other loans, including home equity lines of credit, as well as overdraft protection, commercial loans, and passbook loans. The company, through its other subsidiaries, also operates as a life insurance agency. As of December 31, 2009, it operated 85 full-service banking offices. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GRP (NASDAQ:FNFG) - First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Niagara Bank, N.A. that provides retail and commercial banking, and other financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. It offers retail deposit accounts, which include savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, checking, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts, as well as provides business savings and checking, money market, cash management accounts, and municipal deposit accounts. The companys loan portfolio comprises commercial real estate and multi-family loans; commercial business loans; residential real estate loans; home equity loans; and consumer loans consisting of indirect mobile home loans, and personal secured and unsecured loans. It also sells insurance products, including commercial and personal insurance, surety bond, life, disability, and long-term care coverage products. In addition, the company offers risk management consulting services comprising alternative risk and self-insurance services, claims investigation and adjusting services, and third party administration services for self insured workers compensation plans. Further, it provides employee benefits plan and compensation consulting services. Additionally, First Niagara Financial Group offers wealth management services that manage client funds utilizing various third party investment vehicles consisting of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and annuities, as well as other investment products, such as individual retirement accounts, education savings plans, and retirement plans. As of December 31, 2010 it operated 257 bank branches, including 115 in Upstate New York and 142 branches in Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1870 and is based in Buffalo, New York.

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