Find out why Zacks has assigned United Security Bancshares a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Learn how dividends and credit quality are tempered by earnings volatility and rising costs.

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock.

Stock analysts at StockNews.com began coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a research report issued on Wednesday. The brokerage set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. Shares of NASDAQ:UBFO opened at $7.53 on Wednesday.

Investment analysts at StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a report released on Tuesday. The brokerage set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. UBFO stock opened at $7.22 on Tuesday.

Research analysts at StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a report issued on Monday. The firm set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. UBFO opened at $7.25 on Monday.

Equities researchers at StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a note issued to investors on Sunday. The firm set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. Shares of NASDAQ UBFO opened at $7.23 on Friday.

Analysts at StockNews.com began coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a research note issued on Saturday. The brokerage set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. Shares of NASDAQ:UBFO opened at $7.25 on Friday.

Equities researchers at StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a research note issued on Thursday. The firm set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. NASDAQ UBFO opened at $7.25 on Thursday.

StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United Security Bancshares ( NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report ) in a research report issued on Wednesday. The firm set a "hold" rating on the financial services provider's stock. Shares of NASDAQ:UBFO opened at $7.27 on Wednesday.