Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)

In recent trading, shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $16.75, changing hands for $16.77/share.

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter of 2016 shows increasing exposures to construction and development loans, which are potential problems for these 14 community banks.

The FDIC has released positive data for community banks, but these 14 banks have rallied too far too fast.

The most recent short interest data has been released for the 08/31/2016 settlement date, which shows a 1,797,905 share decrease in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 6,918,569, a decrease of 20.63% since 08/15/2016.

The most recent short interest data has been released for the 07/29/2016 settlement date, which shows a 2,246,967 share increase in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 9,050,786, an increase of 33.03% since 07/15/2016.

Northwest Bank was presented today with the prestigious FHLBank Pittsburgh Pillars of the Community Award in recognition of the bank's commitment to community revitalization.

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile shows community banks aren't positioned to help stimulate economic growth on Main Street.

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The most recent short interest data has been released for the 05/13/2016 settlement date, which shows a 1,333,507 share decrease in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 6,639,294, a decrease of 16.73% since 04/29/2016.

The most recent short interest data has been released for the 04/15/2016 settlement date, which shows a 1,978,672 share increase in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 8,407,036, an increase of 30.78% since 03/31/2016.

In trading on Monday, shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. touched a new 52-week high of $14.17/share.

The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 03/31/2016 settlement date, which shows a 1,630,207 share decrease in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 6,428,364, a decrease of 20.23% since 03/15/2016.

The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter shows a banking industry that is not well positioned to help stimulate economic growth.

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Among these 14 community banks, seven are in correction territory and six are in bear market territory -- not a positive backdrop as these banks report earnings.

The most recent short interest data was recently released by the NASDAQ for the 11/30/2015 settlement date, and Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is one of the most shorted stocks of the Russell 3000, based on 10.54 "days to cover" versus the median component at 6.38.

Remember the subprime mortgage crisis? According to the FDIC, community banks might be setting themselves up for a repeat.

The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 10/30/2015 settlement date, which shows a 1,952,580 share increase in total short interest for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. , to 7,647,128, an increase of 34.29% since 10/15/2015.

Community banks have increased lending to community developers and homebuilders but are exposed to risk above regulatory guidelines.

Go long Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) and buy more if it can break out over $15. Use a sell-stop at $12.75 for now.

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FSFR NWBI IDA are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Tuesday, November 03, 2015

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Investors in Northwest Bancshares, Inc. saw new options begin trading this week, for the May 2016 expiration.

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The Vancouver, Wash.-based bank would rather hold off on selling until significant interest rates hikes boost its value, but it may not have that long. RVSB