On Friday, Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), gained 0.29% to $63.02.
QUALCOMM Incorporated and BRUSA Elektronik AG declared that they have reached a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) patent license agreement. BRUSA, an automotive Tier 1 power electronics supplier, has licensed Qualcomm HaloTM patented inventions to commercialize WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Under the terms of the agreement, Qualcomm granted to BRUSA a royalty-bearing patent license to develop, make and supply WEVC systems for certain automobile manufacturers.
BRUSA has developed its own coil geometry called FRAME® technology. The coil is rectangular and enables inductive charging of electric vehicles with the integration of power electronics both in the vehicle and in the base plate enabling a one box system. As a leader in the development of highly efficient power electronics for electric mobility BRUSA will work with certain major automotive manufacturers to commercialize its wireless charging system counting specific aspects of the Qualcomm HaloTM inventions. Josef Brusa, CEO of BRUSA Elektronik AG is confident: “Wireless charging will win, it will give e-mobility a big boost, it will set new, sustainable technology apart from old gasoline-based technology. We are determined to make wireless charging a reality. We already offer technically sound and commercially viable systems to the market and we are excited about the potential of wireless charging.” BRUSA is presently working on WEVC systems with several leading automakers with firm plans to introduce wireless charging in their automobiles in the near future.
QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital communications products and services in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. The company operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Planned Initiatives (QSI).
Shares of CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNX), declined -7.98% to $13.15, during its last trading session, hitting its lowest level.
CONSOL Energy stated financial and operational results for the three months ending June 30, 2015.
Second Quarter Results
Highlights of second quarter 2015 results attributable to the Partnership comprise:
- Net income of $14.9 million
- Average daily throughput volumes of 568 billion Btu per day (BBtu/d)
- EBITDA(2) of $17.0 million
- Distributable cash flow (DCF)(2) of $14.8 million
Quarterly Distribution
As formerly declared, the Board of Directors of the General Partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.22 per unit with respect to the second quarter of 2015. The distribution payment will be made on August 14, 2015 to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2015. The distribution, which equates to an annual rate of $0.88 per unit, represents an enhance of 3.5% over the preceding quarter.
CONSOL Energy Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates as an integrated energy company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two divisions, Exploration and Production (E&P), and Coal. The E&P division produces pipeline quality natural gas primarily to gas wholesalers.
Finally, Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), ended its last trade with 3.68% gain, and closed at $59.68, hitting its highest level.
Global nutrition company Herbalife (HLF) added a new pomegranate-berry flavor to its Liftoff® energy boosting effervescent supplement.
As people across the country continue participating in healthy and active physical activities and want to enhance their energy levels without compromising their healthy nutritional habits, Herbalife introduces a new flavor to its Liftoff® product with naturally-derived ingredients.
Liftoff® Pomegranate-Berry Burst contains 75 mg of caffeine, which assists consumers stay alert and focused,* in addition to temporarily increasing metabolism. This product contains a specially selected Panax ginseng root extract, and ginsenosides, which support brain function, accelerate memory recall†, and assist reduce the feeling of mental fatigue. Liftoff® Pomegranate-Berry Boost is loaded with Vitamin C, and a spectrum of energy-supporting B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7 and B12).
According to a Datamonitor Consumer report, a 2013 survey by the International Food Information Council found that 47% of American consumers have given “a lot” of thought in the past year to the ingredients in the foods and beverages they consume, with 68% saying that they have paid special attention to sugars and 55% to caffeine when reading ingredient labels and choosing products. The report also cited that this is accompanied by rising interest in botanical or herbal ingredients. According to the American Botanical Council, sales of herbal supplements in the U.S. have grown from $4.1bn in 1999 to $5bn in 2009 to nearly $5.6bn in 2012 (ABC, 2013).
Herbalife Ltd., a nutrition company, develops and sells weight administration, healthy meals and snacks, sports and fitness, energy and targeted nutritional products, and personal care products.
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