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Tuesday 23 June 2015
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Pre-Market News Alert on: Windstream Holdings, (NASDAQ:WIN), Time Warner Cable (NYSE:TWC), CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX), Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

On Thursday, Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN)’s shares declined -0.93% to $7.42.

Windstream Holdings Inc. (WIN) declared that Windstream and Salestream Software, the provider of MasterStream, have joined efforts to offer instant access to pricing quotes for their mutual telecom clients via Windstream’s new Carrier API.

The new Carrier API allows customers to integrate Windstream’s pricing engine directly into their back office. Those customers retrieve pricing on demand while maintaining their current quote to cash workflow. Windstream’s carrier customers that utilize the MasterStream software platform can now experience seamless quoting on the MasterStream platform for the products they offer wherever Windstream can provide service. As a result of the ongoing MasterStream partnership, many Windstream customers will benefit from their cloud solution.

Windstream Holdings, Inc. provides communications and technology solutions in the United States. It offers managed services and cloud computing services to businesses, in addition to broadband, voice, and video services to consumers primarily in rural markets. The company’s primary business service offerings comprise integrated voice and data services, multi-site networking, data center services, managed services, high-speed Internet, and voice services.

Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE:TWC)’s shares dropped -0.06% to $177.80.

The Board of Directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share on the Company’s Common Stock, payable in cash on July 22, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2015.

Time Warner Cable Inc., together with its auxiliaries, provides video, high-speed data, and voice services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Residential Services, Business Services, and Other Operations. The Residential Services segment offers video services, counting video on demand, digital video recorder, and start over and look back services; high-speed data services that comprise communication tools and personalized services, such as email, PC security, parental controls, and online radio services; voice services that comprise unlimited calling in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico; and IntelligentHome, a security and home administration service.

At the end of Thursday’s trade, CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX)‘s shares dipped -0.44% to $71.97.

Nissan Altima remained CarMax, Inc (KMX)’s top selling car, the Chevrolet Malibu sped into the No. 2 spot, passing the Toyota Camry, which fell to No. 4. Honda had two cars in the top five, the Accord (No. 3) and the Civic (No. 5).

The Nissan Altima was the No. 1 choice for used car shoppers at CarMax for the second year in a row, according to the company’s 2015 Used Car Shopping Report published recently. Data from the nation’s largest used car retailer also indicates domestic models are gaining favor: Five of the 10 most purchased vehicles from CarMax stores were made by American manufacturers, across all age groups.

Results are based on more than 550,000 vehicle sales at CarMax’s more than 140 stores nationwide between March 2014 and February 2015.

New to this year’s Used Car Shopping Report is insight into desired add-on and upgrade features. The most popular add-on purchased by CarMax buyers was leather interior, based on CarMax sales data. According to a recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of CarMax, there is also interest in convenience and entertainment or luxury upgrades, such as navigation systems and satellite radio.

CarMax, Inc., through its auxiliaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company operates in two segments, CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. It offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, counting domestic and imported vehicles; sells vehicles that do not meet its retail standards to licensed dealers through on-site wholesale auctions; and provides extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale.

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (NYSE:IPG), ended its Thursday’s trading session with 0.97% gain, and closed at $20.23.

Campbell Ewald is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG).

Marketing communications agency, Campbell Ewald, declared that it has been named Agency of Record (AOR) for Covered California, the state-run health care exchange, following a review.

Campbell Ewald’s scope of work comprises of strategy, creative implementation, digital and social communications, in addition to media planning and buying. The agency will also lead a consortium of agencies that will focus on reaching California’s diverse consumers, counting Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians, LGBTQ consumers and millennials. The agencies comprise: Casanova Pendrill, LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS and Intertrend.

Covered California is the state’s marketplace for shopping and buying health insurance. Launched in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Covered California has served more than 1.8 million people who formerly did not have health insurance, lost insurance or were denied insurance. Special enrollment is presently accessible to those who experience a life-changing event (such as losing a job, having a child or moving). This year’s open enrollment period will start in the fall of 2015.

Campbell Ewald’s marketing initiatives will strive to maximize Covered California’s brand awareness among millennials and other diverse consumers, assisting move them from the consideration phase to the purchase mindset.

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services. The company operates in two segments, Integrated Agency Networks and Constituency Administration Group. It offers consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations, and specialized communications disciplines. The company also offers various diversified services, counting public relations, meeting and event production, sports and entertainment marketing, corporate and brand identity, and planned marketing consulting.

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