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American Business Bank (OTCMKTS:AMBZ) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

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American Business Bank (OTCMKTS:AMBZ - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,400 shares, an increase of 3,300.0% from the May 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 10,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold.

American Business Bank Stock Down 0.2%

OTCMKTS AMBZ traded down $0.09 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $42.60. 10,125 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,115. The firm has a market cap of $382.72 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.18 and a beta of 0.42. The company has a 50 day moving average of $42.29 and a two-hundred day moving average of $43.63. American Business Bank has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $46.99.

American Business Bank (OTCMKTS:AMBZ - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The financial services provider reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $36.33 million for the quarter.

American Business Bank Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 7th. This represents a yield of 2.33%. American Business Bank's payout ratio is 20.92%.

American Business Bank Company Profile

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American Business Bank, a California-chartered bank, provides banking products and services to small and medium-sized firms, non-profits, business executives, and professionals in Southern California. The company offers credit and depository; treasury management; asset-based lending; SBA lending; international banking comprising money transfers, import and export commercial letters of credit, standby letters of credit, documentary and clean collections, and foreign currency exchange services; and consulting and referral services.

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