Friday's Financial Winners & Losers

Resource Capital(RSO Quote) gained after the New York-based company said it sold a $775.7 million residential mortgage-backed securities portfolio and terminated the related interest rate swap contract. Shares climbed 32 cents, or 2.1%, to $15.45.

Capitol Federal Financial(CFFN Quote) said it completed the repurchase of 1.5 million shares at an average price of $30.70. Shares lost 4 cents to $35.56.

Western Alliance Bancorporation(WAL Quote) slipped after the Las Vegas-based company was downgraded by RBC Capital Markers to sector-perform from outperform. Shares fell $1.10, or 3.2%, to $32.90.

Sanders Morris Harris Group(SMHG Quote) sank after the Houston-based investment company announced a public offering of 5 million shares at $12.50 each. Shares tumbled $1.65, or 11.7%, to $12.51.

Chubb(CB Quote) lost ground after the Warren, N.J., insurance company was downgraded by A.G. Edwards to hold from buy. Shares traded down 59 cents, or 1.1%, to $51.96.