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The future of outdoors retailer Cabela's has been the focus of much speculation in recent months, with experts suggesting the company may be sold.

D.A. Davidson & Co. has served as exclusive financial advisor to Prime Pacific Financial Services in that company's sale to Cascade Bancorp (CACB), the holding company for Bank of Cascades.The transaction, announced earlier this year, was completed on July 31.The acquisition provides Bank of the Cascades with the opportunity to expand its footprint into new Washington markets while offering continued employment to Prime Pacific employees.More details can be found here.

D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the Northwest, today announced that Daphne Martin has joined the firm as branch manager in Encino.Martin joins the firm to oversee and supervise a long-established office in Encino comprised of nine financial advisors and several other staff professionals. She is responsible for management of day-to-day operations and for helping to ensure that branch professionals follow the strict regulatory guidelines of the se...

Mary Ann Hurley, Fixed Income Trader with D.A. Davidson & Co., said oil prices and other factors could weigh in favor of demand for fixed income investments.Hurley, speaking with The Wall Street Journal, said lower prices could lead to oil production cuts, ultimately helping fuel demand for bonds.Read the full article here.

Jack Andrews, Senior Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, believes Oracle has reasons for the company's latest purchase that are different than those of previous acquisitions.

LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc. appears to be at a growth crossroads, but the company is likely to find strong potential suitors.

D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the Northwest, today announced the official name change of the former SMITH HAYES Companies to D.A. Davidson. The change represents an important milestone in the integration of the two companies under the D.A. Davidson brand.“We are pleased to officially welcome all SMITH HAYES associates into the D.A. Davidson fold as we continue merging these two great companies,” said Jim Kerr, President and Chief E...

Andrew Crowell, Vice Chairman of D.A. Davidson & Co.'s Individual Investor Group, believes financial advisors can use their summer beach reading as a time to improve their service and work for clients.Asked by Financial Planning magazine to disclose his choice of summer reading for advisors, Crowell offered a book that he calls "transformational" in its useful suggestions for advisors.Read the full article here.

French company Danone has announced plans to acquire Denver-based WhiteWve Foods, a leading organic food maker - a move to capitalize on the fast-growing organic market in the United States.The purchase allows Danone, which is the world's largest yogurt maker, to enter the organic segment with a company that is known for its healthy products and that has found niches in various parts of the grocery store, said Eric Gottlieb, analyst with D.A. Davidson & Co.Gottlieb spoke recently in an i...

Brien Rowe, Managing Director with D.A. Davidson & Co.'s Investment Banking group, believes Coach is a perfect company to collaborate with Disney, and that their joint ventures is likely to meet with success."Grandmas and kids alike like Mickey Mouse," said Rowe, speaking with MarketWatch. Rowe, who is part of D.A. Davidson's investment banking team focused on active lifestyle and consumer retail companies, said the collaboration helps to set Coach apart at a time when the ...