On Thursday, Shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSK), gained 0.84% to $57.72.
Comcast Cable, declared that Michael Parker has been named Senior Vice President of the company’s Western New England Region, which is based in Berlin, Connecticut. In this role, Parker is the top executive responsible for operations, performance and customer experience for the region, which employs more than 1,700 people and encompasses 300 communities in Connecticut, western Massachusetts, Vermont, western New Hampshire and New York.
Parker kicks off his new role, which marks his return to Connecticut, by serving as the Honorary Chair of Gateway Community College’s 18th Annual Hall of Fame Event this evening in New Haven. He was also just named one of the “Most Influential Minorities” in the cable industry by Cablefax: The Magazine.
“I am confident that Michael’s strong leadership and dedication, combined with his passion for fostering a culture focused on delivering superb service, make him the natural choice to lead the Western New England Region,” said Kevin Casey, President of Comcast’s Northeast Division.
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, and Theme Parks segments. The Cable Communications segment offers video, high-speed Internet, and voice services to residential and business customers under the XFINITY brand name.
Shares of Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR), declined -0.54% to $55.76, during its last trading session.
Ventas, declared that it will issue its third quarter 2015 earnings release preceding to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, October 23, 2015. A conference call to discuss those earnings will be held the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).
Ventas, Inc. is a publicly owned real estate investment trust. The firm engages in investment, administration, financing, and leasing of properties in the healthcare industry. It invests in the real estate markets of the United States and Canada.
At the end of Thursday’s trade, Shares of Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:INCY), gained 6.89% to $117.93.
NASDAQ, declared that Incyte Corporation (INCY), will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index (NDX) and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (NDXE) preceding to market open on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Incyte Corporation will replace Altera Corporation (ALTR).
Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics primarily for oncology. It offers JAKAFI, an oral janus associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor for the treatment of patients with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis (MF), counting primary MF, post-polycythemia vera MF, and post-essential thrombocythemia MF.
Finally, Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP), ended its last trade with -3.74% loss, and closed at $20.85.
Yelp Inc., declared the election of current board member, Diane Irvine, to the position of non-executive board chairperson, effective right away. Irvine takes over from Max Levchin, who recently stepped down from Yelp’s and other boards to dedicate more time to the company he founded and leads.
“Diane has made note worthy contributions to Yelp since she joined the board in 2011,” said Jeremy Stoppelman, co-founder and chief executive officer. “She has played an important role as our Audit Committee chairperson, providing insight and leadership that is valuable to Yelp, our employees and shareholders,” he continued. “Diane brings an ideal blend of finance, technology and international business expertise – in addition to a deep love of Yelp – to her new role.”
Yelp Inc. operates a platform that connects people with local businesses in the United States. Its platform covers various local business categories, counting restaurants, shopping, beauty and fitness, arts, entertainment and events, home and local services, health, nightlife, travel and hotel, auto, and others categories.
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