Andy Hedberg

Analysts Jon G. Arfstrom and Andy Hedberg at RBC Capital Markets have released an update on Metro Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: METR). Metro has terminated its long-standing merger agreement with Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK). The merger agreement was initiated on November 7, 2008. Analysts...

Jon Arfstrom and Andy Hedberg of RBC believe that the Home Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HOMB) acquisition of Florida-based Old Southern Bank is a low risk market extension that enhances core funding and that the loan base will increase overall franchise value. Home Bancshares will assume $341 million...