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Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE: RJF), Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE), Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO), and Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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Raymond James Financial Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 25, 2014, Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF) reported that it received two International M&A Advisor Awards in the publication's sixth annual list of exceptional international deals. The "Deal of the Year" winning categories and deals were: i) M&A Deal of the Year ($100 million to $250 million): Acquisition of Actix International, Ltd. by Amdocs, Ltd. Raymond James lead banker: Stefan Jansen, and ii) Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year ($1 billion to $5 billion): Acquisition of Harland Financial Solutions by Davis + Henderson Corp. Raymond James lead banker: Jim Bunn. Commenting on the deals, Bunn, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Raymond James, said, "Each of these international deals had unique challenges that our bankers worked through to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients." Bunn added, "I'm pleased to see our hard work being recognized by our colleagues and peers and I look forward to another successful year in 2014." The full analyst notes on Raymond James Financial Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/RJF/report.pdf

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Ares Capital Corporation Analyst Notes

On March 28, 2014, Ares Capital Corporation (Ares Capital) declared that its investment adviser, Ares Capital Management LLC, added two investment professionals as part of the expansion of its middle market sponsor coverage strategy. Grant Haggard and Brian Moncrief were welcomed as Managing Directors to develop on senior and selected subordinated financing opportunities, focusing on middle and lower middle market transactions. Haggard and Moncrief will be located in Ares' Chicago office.

Kipp deVeer, President of Ares Capital, commented, "Adding Grant and Brian to our team reflects the growing demand for flexible capital by middle market companies and their sponsors." deVeer continued, "This enhancement in the depth and breadth of our sponsor coverage reflects the attractiveness of potential returns across the middle market and the changing landscape as participants seek capital from non-bank sources, such as ARCC." The full analyst notes on Ares Capital Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/ARCC/report.pdf

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CBOE Holdings, Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 28, 2014, CBOE Holdings, Inc.'s (CBOE Holdings) stock declined 1.29%, ending the day at $55.75. Over the previous five trading sessions, shares of CBOE Holdings declined 0.41%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite which declined 2.83% during the same period. The full analyst notes on CBOE Holdings, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/CBOE/report.pdf

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Apollo Global Management, LLC Analyst Notes

On March 20, 2014, Apollo Global Management, LLC (AGM) reported the retirement of Marc Spilker as President of Apollo and as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Apollo's Executive Committee will proceed with running the firm and will look to the firm's Management Committee of senior executives from the firm's investment and infrastructure functions to aid in executing its growth initiatives and manage daily operations. Spilker commented, "It has been a privilege to work with the exceptionally talented team at Apollo, which has grown into one of the industry's most successful alternative asset management firms. We've accomplished a great deal over the past few years and I believe that the firm is well positioned as a public company for continued success. I am grateful for the unwavering support I've received and look forward to remaining close with the firm." The full analyst notes on Apollo Global Management, LLC are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/APO/report.pdf

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Stifel Financial Corp. Analyst Notes

On March 28, 2014, Stifel Financial Corp.'s (Stifel Financial) stock declined 0.08%, ending the day at $48.26. For the past month, shares of Stifel Financial increased 0.35%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which also increased 0.01% during the same period. The full analyst notes on Stifel Financial Corp. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04022014/SF/report.pdf

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