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Sunday 23 August 2015
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4 Movers to Watch for: Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP)

On Monday, Shares of Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), gained 0.97% to $11.48, after the business process and document administration solutions provider declared that it was purchasing Health Communities Institute for an unrevealed sum recently.

“The Affordable Care Act and demand for improved quality of care are factors driving opportunities for Xerox, and population-based insights are critical as the healthcare system shifts to a value-based model,” said Senior VP of of Xerox partner Midas, Justin Lanning. “With this acquisition, we are enriching our healthcare business, evolving our offerings and innovating to address market changes. Our clients will be able to identify at-risk populations, which will lead to timelier and more personalized clinical interventions. This can reduce costs and improve care.”

Xerox Corporation provides business process and document administration solutions worldwide. The company’s Services segment offers various business process outsourcing services, such as customer care, transaction processing, human resources, communication and marketing, and consulting and analytics services, in addition to finance, accounting, and procurement services.

Shares of Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), declined -2.09% to $25.26, during its last trading session.

Ensco, declared that Paul Rowsey has been named Non-Executive Chairman of the Board following Dan Rabun’s planned retirement on 18 May 2015 concurrent with the annual general meeting of shareholders. Mr. Rowsey has been a member of Ensco’s Board of Directors since 2000. He most recently served as Lead Director and remains Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Mr. Rabun served as Chairman following his retirement as President and CEO in 2014. He served on Ensco’s Board of Directors since 2006 and was designated CEO and Chairman in 2007.

Ensco plc provides offshore contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Floaters, Jackups, and Other. The company owns and operates offshore drilling rig fleet of 70 rigs, counting 10 drillships, 13 semisubmersible rigs, 5 moored semisubmersible rigs, and 42 jackup rigs located in North and South America, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific rim, Europe and the Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the end of Monday’s trade, Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), lost -1.98% to $24.20.

Take-Two Interactive Software, stated strong revenues and better-than-predictable Non-GAAP earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015, ended March 31, 2015, and offered its initial financial outlook for its first quarter and fiscal year 2016. In addition, the Company declared that its Board of Directors has approved an enhance to its share repurchase authorization up to an aggregate of 10 million shares of Take-Two’s common stock.

“Our strong fourth quarter revenues and better-than-predictable Non-GAAP profits marked an outstanding close to one of our Company’s best years ever,” said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two. “During fiscal 2015, we seamlessly launched five triple-A titles for the holiday season led by Grand Theft Auto V and NBA 2K15; added an exciting new franchise with the successful release of Evolve; and achieved record digitally-delivered revenue, counting our highest-ever revenues from recurrent consumer spending. Our business generated noteworthy cash flow and, as a result, we ended the fiscal year with $1.1 billion in cash and short-term investments.

“Fiscal 2016 is off to a great start, highlighted by the April launch of Grand Theft Auto V for the PC, which has exceeded our expectations. Throughout the coming year, we will continue to execute our proven strategy of launching a select array of the highest-quality titles, led by new annual releases of NBA 2K and WWE 2K; Battleborn, a groundbreaking new intellectual property from Gearbox Software; and a soon-to-be declared new triple-A title from 2K. We also will continue to deliver innovative offerings designed to promote ongoing engagement with our games and drive recurrent consumer spending. Beyond fiscal 2016, we have a robust development pipeline and our Company is well-positioned to deliver growth and margin expansion over the long-term.”

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment for consumers worldwide. The company offers its products under the Rockstar Games and 2K labels. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead names through developing sequels, offering downloadable episodes and content, and releasing titles for smartphones and tablets.

Finally, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP), ended its last trade with 0.12% gain, and closed at $103.95.

Union Pacific Railroad was honored with the “Club Elite” award by Hyundai GLOVIS, a logistics supplier for Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America. The recognition designates Union Pacific as a top service provider exhibiting dedication to superior transportation solutions for finished vehicles.

“Union Pacific is thrilled to receive this recognition from Hyundai GLOVIS again this year,” said Linda Brandl, Union Pacific’s vice president-Automotive. “Fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, we are committed to providing our valued customers with exceptional logistics solutions and service.”

Award recipients are selected based upon transit performance, damage prevention and customer service metrics.

Union Pacific’s Automotive team provides transportation and logistics solutions for shipping automotive parts, finished vehicles and aftermarket vehicles. Union Pacific directly serves five vehicle assembly plants, distributes imported vehicles from the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico, and operates or accesses more than 40 vehicle distribution centers for all major automotive manufacturers. Union Pacific offers unparalleled access to and from Mexico, as manufacturers continue to locate facilities across the border.

Union Pacific Corporation, through its partner, Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates railroads in the United States. The company offers freight transportation services for agricultural products, counting grains, commodities produced from grains, and food and beverage products; automotive products, such as finished vehicles and automotive parts; and chemicals compriseing of industrial chemicals, plastics, crude oil, liquid petroleum gases, fertilizers, soda ash, sodium products, and phosphorus rock and sulfur products.

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