On Wednesday, Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), lost -0.15% to $46.85.
Wednesday during a keynote address at the Taipei International Convention Center, Nick Parker, corporate vice president OEM Division, Microsoft Corporation, discussed how Windows 10 is enabling the next generation of devices and cloud-based solutions. Parker highlighted the vast opportunities that Windows 10 creates for partners to grow their businesses by selling the innovative Windows 8.1 devices that are in the marketplace now, promoting the great experience that Windows 10 will offer on those devices when upgraded, and building new hardware across traditional and emerging device categories. These new devices will bring Windows 10 to life when it becomes accessible in 190 countries around the world on July 29 and in the following months.
Parker was joined onstage by Tony Prophet , corporate vice president for Windows and Search Marketing, and Roanne Sones , general manager of Windows Engineering. Prophet highlighted the ambitious aim of 1 billion devices running Windows 10 in the next two to three years and discussed how Microsoft will drive excitement and demand for Windows 10 and new devices. Sones demonstrated rich new experiences and scenarios that Windows 10 enables counting Start menu enhancements, universal apps and drivers, multitasking, and PC security features. She demonstrated the latest innovations in Cortana, Continuum, Microsoft Edge and Windows Hello, and she discussed how DirectX 12 will improve the gaming experience, in addition to the opportunity for OEMs to develop unique hardware to light up these new capabilities.
Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, markets, and supports software, services, and devices worldwide. The company’s Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing segment licenses Windows operating system and related software; Microsoft Office for consumers; and Windows Phone operating system.
Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), inclined 1.95% to $43.97, during its last trading session.
U.S. Bank Access® Online Mobile, a dynamic productivity tool that gives users anytime access to information about their commercial cards, has been expanded to comprise more features of Access Online Payment Plus, the bank’s electronic payment administration system. Users can now request virtual card accounts and have them delivered right to their mobile devices to make payments.
This new functionality makes the Access Online Mobile app an ideal payment solution when card issuance is not possible or practical; for example, with infrequent business travelers, field technicians, property managers and others who make occasional purchases. Users can request and receive a virtual account number through their smartphone quickly and easily, no matter where they are. The account can be limited to one-time use for a capped amount to ensure complete spend control.
The Access Online Mobile App is accessible now from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Google Play.
U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides a range of financial services in the United States. It offers depository services, which comprise checking accounts, savings accounts, and time certificate contracts; and lending services, such as traditional credit products, in addition to credit card services, leasing, financing and import/export trade, asset-backed lending, agricultural finance, and other products.
At the end of Wednesday’s trade, Shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), gained 0.75% to $52.12.
To celebrate National Iced Tea Month, Teavana (SBUX), a leader in high-quality loose leaf teas and beverages, is encouraging iced tea drinkers to reimagine and up-level their iced tea experience, with an invitation to come in to a participating Teavana® store for a free 16-ounce Pineapple Berry Blue iced tea on National Iced Tea Day, June 10, while supplies last.
According to the Tea Association of the USA, 85 percent of tea consumed in America is iced tea, and loose leaf iced tea is gaining in popularity. Teavana features some of the most unique and flavorful premium loose leaf teas using some of the finest full tea leaves along with ingredients like fruits, flowers and spices.
Starbucks Corporation operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; China/Asia Pacific; and Channel Development.
Finally, Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO), ended its last trade with -0.85% loss, and closed at $99.37.
Vornado Realty Trust, declared that it has accomplished the acquisition of 150 West 34th Street, a 78,000 square foot retail property leased to Old Navy through May 2019, which comes with 226,000 square feet of additional zoning air rights. The property is located across the street from Macy’s. The purchase price is about $355 million. At closing, the Company accomplished a $205 million financing of the property. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% and matures in August 2018 with two one-year extension options.
Vornado Realty Trust is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust.
Vornado Realty Trust is a publicly owned real estate investment trust. The firm invests in the real estate markets of the United States. It makes investments in commercial real estate properties to create its portfolio. The firm was formerly known as Vornado Inc. Vornado Realty Trust is based in New York City with additional offices in Arlington, Virginia; and Paramus, New Jersey.
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