On Thursday, Shares of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC), lost -1.56% to $85.60.
Norfolk Southern, invited visitors to the railroad’s new online sustainability report, “Connections,” to take a ride on the green side of freight transportation.
The 2015 report comprises a virtual train journey highlighting NS’ sustainable business practices and the environmental, economic, and social advantages of shipping goods by rail. It details progress toward improving locomotive fuel economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing operating safety and customer service, and increasing workforce diversity.
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. As of December 31, 2014, it operated about 20,000 miles of road in 22 states and the District of Columbia.
Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), inclined 3.17% to $85.29, during its last trading session.
2015 Second-Quarter
- Stated diluted earnings per share of $1.21, up by $0.04 or 3.4% as compared to $1.17 in 2014
- Not taking into account unfavorable currency of $0.33, stated diluted earnings per share up by $0.37 or 31.6% as compared to $1.17 in 2014 as detailed in the attached Plan 13
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.21, down by $0.20 or 14.2% as compared to $1.41 in 2014
- Not taking into account unfavorable currency of $0.33, adjusted diluted earnings per share up by $0.13 or 9.2% as compared to $1.41 in 2014 as detailed in the attached Plan 12
- Cigarette shipment volume of 219.8 billion units, down by 1.4% not taking into account acquisitions
- Stated net revenues, not taking into account excise taxes, of $6.9 billion, down by 12.0%
- Not taking into account unfavorable currency of $1.3 billion and the impact of acquisitions, stated net revenues, not taking into account excise taxes, up by 4.5% as detailed in the attached Plan 10
- Stated operating companies income of $3.0 billion, up by 0.6%
- Not taking into account unfavorable currency of $680 million and the impact of acquisitions, stated operating companies income up by 23.6%
- Adjusted operating companies income, reflecting the items detailed in the attached Plan 11, of $3.0 billion, down by 13.7%
- Not taking into account unfavorable currency and the impact of acquisitions, adjusted operating companies income up by 6.1%
- Stated operating income of $2.9 billion, up by 0.6%
Philip Morris International Inc., through its auxiliaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes, other tobacco products, and other nicotine-containing products. Its portfolio of brands comprise Marlboro, Merit, Parliament, Virginia Slims, L&M, Chesterfield, Bond Street, Lark, Muratti, Next, Philip Morris, and Red & White.
Finally, Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR), ended its last trade with 0.46% gain, and closed at $67.68.
Ingersoll Rand, declared the “Real Work Real Play” sweepstakes to reward automotive fans who “get it done” with a weekend of fun. Ingersoll Rand is working with NASCAR® and celebrity automotive expert Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage to provide one lucky winner a one-of-a-kind trip to Dallas to experience a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ race and a backstage tour of the Gas Monkey Garage.
The sweepstakes will reward one person and a guest with an all-expense paid trip for two to Dallas Nov. 6-9, to attend a NASCAR race, enjoy VIP access to special events, a chance to meet Richard Rawlings and more. People can enter to win at www.NASCAR.com or www.realworkrealplay.com from July 15 to Sept.15. Individuals must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Ingersoll-Rand plc, together with its auxiliaries, designs, manufactures, sells, and services a portfolio of industrial and commercial products. It operates through Climate and Industrial segments.
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