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Last July, I picked U.S. Bancorp over The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. as an opportunity for new money. USB outperformed as predicted, but its discount is now gone and the total-yield edge shifted to PNC. PNC has been buying back more shares and growing its dividend about twice as fast as USB, with a lower payout ratio. USB's growth has been slower but organic. For PNC, the coming quarters are all about integrating FirstBank as PNC's organic assets have been flat for two years.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eric Levine has joined U.S. Bank to lead the bank's strategy to deliver more connected treasury, payments and merchant solutions to healthcare organizations. As head of healthcare for Payments: Merchant and Institutional (PMI) Sales Distribution, Levine will advance the company's focus on aligning cross-bank teams to deliver tailored solutions to the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, payers, medical device manufacturers and life sciences companies. L.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank released its fourth annual Small Business Perspective survey report today, highlighting how small business owners are navigating a more constrained environment, and how a new generation is building businesses differently. The nationwide survey of 1,000 small business owners, including an oversample of 200 Gen Z owners, shows that while many small businesses are still expanding, fewer are growing than a year ago amid ongoing economic pressures and rising c.

Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Major Regional sector might want to consider either U.S. Bancorp (USB) or Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

U.S. Bancorp preferred shares, notably USB.PR.Q and USB.PR.R offers over 6% yields and trades at deep discounts to par, enhancing their appeal. USB preferreds benefit from strong dividend coverage (~18.75x), comfortable capital adequacy ratios, and a long track record of dividend stability. Current elevated interest rates favor preferreds, with USB.PR.Q and USB.PR.R providing attractive risk/reward for income-focused investors willing to accept duration risk.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB) and a global payments provider, announced the expansion of its All-In-One payments platform across North America to help businesses deliver more seamless commerce experiences in-store, on mobile and online. The expanded platform combines Elavon's payments infrastructure with a growing ecosystem of technology partners, giving merchants a more unified way to manage payments and operations while improving customer.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does U.S. Bancorp (USB) have what it takes?

Investors interested in Banks - Major Regional stocks are likely familiar with U.S. Bancorp (USB) and Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bancorp announces quarterly dividends.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bancorp names Brian Mauney Head of Investor Relations.