Strategic Investments, Financial Results Schedules, Dividends, and Other Announcements - Research Report on Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, CBOE, Howard Hughes and LTC Properties

NEW YORK, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE), The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC), and LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE: LTC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Research Report

On October 1, 2013, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) announced that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries have fully exercised their warrants to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. Goldman Sachs reported that it will deliver approximately 13.1 million shares of its common stock to Berkshire Hathaway by October 4, 2013. The Full Research Report on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/6777_GS]

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The Blackstone Group Research Report

On September 30, 2013, The Blackstone Group (Blackstone) announced a strategic investment in ThoughtFocus Technologies LLC, to establish the Blackstone Center of Excellence, an IT outsourcing and offshore delivery center. Commenting on the investment, William Murphy, Chief Technology Officer of Blackstone said, "We have worked with ThoughtFocus to craft the Hybrid CoE model, which is the perfect combination of control and convenience in an offshoring relationship. The key to long-term success is creating a one-team culture around the globe, and our center at ThoughtFocus is an extension of our team at Blackstone. Blackstone's investment reflects our confidence in the new Hybrid CoE model as well as the expectation of the company's continued growth and success." The Full Research Report on The Blackstone Group - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/acf4_BX]

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CBOE Holdings, Inc. Research Report  

On September 25, 2013, CBOE Holdings, Inc. (CBOE) announced that the Company will report its financial results for Q3 2013 before the market opens on Friday, November 1, 2013. According to CBOE, it will also hold a conference call on the same day at 7:30 a.m. C.T. in which the Company's senior management will present their views. CBOE stated that a presentation will be referenced during the call, which will be available on the Investor relations section of the Company's website under Events & Presentations. The Full Research Report on CBOE Holdings, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8455_CBOE]

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The Howard Hughes Corporation Research Report

On September 17, 2013, The Howard Hughes Corporation (Howard Hughes) reported that Nordstrom, Inc. intends to open a second Las Vegas Nordstrom Rack at The Shops at Summerlin, a 1.6 million-sq. ft. mixed use development of the Company, by fall 2014. The Company informed that Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., which provides customers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories, and shoes at an everyday savings of 30 % to 70 % off regular prices. Kevin Orrock, President of Summerlin and Vice President of Master Planned Communities for The Howard Hughes Corporation, stated, "Nordstrom Rack is a favorite among shoppers in the Las Vegas Valley and will serve as an outstanding addition to The Shops at Summerlin, one of the premier regional retail sites in the U.S. Retailer response to the project has been tremendous as we work to create an unrivaled shopping, dining and entertainment hub for our Downtown Summerlin." The Full Research Report on The Howard Hughes Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3f19_HHC]

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LTC Properties Inc. Research Report  

On October 1, 2013, LTC Properties Inc. (LTC) announced that for Q4 2013, it has raised its monthly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.17 per share, representing approximately a 9.7 % QoQ increase. According to the Company, the monthly cash dividend of $0.17 for the months of October, November, and December  is payable on October 31, November 29, and December 31, 2013, to stockholders of record as of October 23, November 21, and December 23, 2013, respectively. The Full Research Report on LTC Properties Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d5f4_LTC]

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