Principal Financial Group News

Participation rates and deferral rates among participants in 403 plans rose last year vs.

The firm currently has a "strong-buy" rating on the stock. Shares of Principal Financial Group traded up 0.43% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $37.05. Principal Financial Group has a 52 week low of $23.09 and a 52 week high of $37.41. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $34.96. The company has a market cap of $10.871 billion ... (more)

's stock had its "outperform" rating reaffirmed by Macquarie in a research note issued on Tuesday, Stock Ratings Network reports.

Creating a more active private retirement system would work to China's best benefit both economically and socially, head of the Principal Financial Group said Friday.

The firm currently has a $40.00 price target on the stock. A number of other firms have also recently commented on PFG.

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Central Iowa Shelter & Services recognized its Heroes for Homeless during an April 24 event at the Temple for Performing Arts, presented by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

's stock had its "neutral" rating reiterated by Zacks in a research note issued to investors on Monday, StockRatingsNetwork reports.

MOBILE, Alabama - Robert Craig Brantley, managing director of Principal Financial Group and president of the Brantley Group in Mobile, has been awarded GAMA International's 2013 International Management Award Bronze Plus.

Principal Global Investors , LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of the Principal Financial Group A , has been recognized with several recent awards and award nominations for outstanding performance, client satisfaction and industry leadership.

The firm currently has a "sell" rating on the stock. A number of other firms have also recently commented on PFG.

's stock had its "neutral" rating reaffirmed by Credit Suisse in a research note issued on Friday, AnalystRatings.Net reports.

Larry Donald Zimpleman - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of Executive Committee, Chairman of Principal Life, Chief Executive Officer of the Principal Life and President of Principal Life Luis Valdez - Chairman of Principal International Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Principal International Inc.

Operating earnings at Principal Financial Group rose 8.4 percent to $233.3 million in the first quarter from the same period a year earlier.

Principal Financial Group Inc. delivered a profit and beat Wall Street's expectations, BUT came up short on beating the revenue expectation.

The Des Moines, Iowa, skyline is seen in this view looking northwest from the capitol grounds.

Since my last article on January 8, 2013 , which cautioned investors about MetLife , its shares are up about 5%. Although this is in line with competitor Prudential Financial , it significantly under-performs the Nasdaq insurer index and AIG and Principal Financial Group , two other competitors .

A popular pedestrian bridge along Center Street in downtown Des Moines will soon help recognize Iowa women who have made significant contributions to the state and around the world.

Former employees of Golden Guernsey Dairy can get their 401 retirement money after waiting months while the company plows through the bankruptcy process.