Pre-Market Analysis: American Express Co., National Bank of Greece S.A., BGC Partners Inc., and Assured Guaranty Ltd

LONDON, August 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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The U.S. equity market closed on a lower note on Thursday, August 15, 2013. All three benchmark indexes declined, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.47%, the S&P 500 falling 1.43%, and the NASDAQ composite declining 1.72%. Shares in the financial sector ended mostly lower on Thursday, tracking losses in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE: NBG), BGC Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), and Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on AXP, NBG, BGCP, and AGO can be downloaded upon sign up at:

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Shares in American Express Company fell sharply on Thursday as the broader market finished on a lower note. The company's shares ended the session 1.32% lower at $74.88 after oscillating between $74.62 and $75.43. A total of 3.83 million shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 5.57 million. The stock is currently trading above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, the company's shares have gained 2.89% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.15% during the same period. Sign up and read the complimentary report on AXP at:

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Shares in National Bank of Greece SA ended slightly higher on Thursday, finishing at $4.21, up 0.24% from their previous closing price. The company's shares fluctuated between $4.13 and $4.42. A total of 4.31 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 4.15 million. The company's shares have gained 26.81% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 1.26% during the same period. Furthermore, the stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average. The free report on NBG can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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On Thursday, shares in BGC Partners Inc. closed at $5.91, down 1.99%. The company's shares oscillated between $5.89 and $6.06. A total of 0.96 million shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.37 million. The company's shares have gained 3.68% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.15% during the same period. Moreover, the stock is now trading above its 200-day moving average. A free report on BGCP can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in Assured Guaranty Ltd. edged lower on Thursday, extending the losses from previous trading sessions. The company's shares ended the day at $21.26, down 2.61%, after fluctuating between $21.23 and $21.62. A total of 2.17 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 1.71 million. Further, the stock has fallen 12.26% in the last three months, underperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.15% during the same period. Despite recent losses, the stock continues to trade above its 200-day moving average. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on AGO for free at:

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