On Thursday, Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA)’s shares inclined 1.96% to $32.23.
Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery Communications, declared recently a partnership with APAX Group, and had the commencement ceremony for the first-ever Discovery Adventures Andaman Moganshan Park (hereinafter referred as: Discovery Adventures Park) and Discovery Destinations Hotel, located in Andaman Moganshan Resort, China. APAX Group, as the developer of Discovery Adventures Park in Moganshan, cooperating with Discovery Communications and Regalia Hotel Group will establish the adventure destination integrating extreme sports, tourism, and vacation, to provide world first-class outdoor survival and adventure training experience.
Discovery Adventures Park, located in Andaman Moganshan Resort, Deqing county, Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, covers about 1,000,000 square meters space, surrounded by mountains and water with a breadth of natural resources. The new adventure destination will provide innovative programs, in addition to certificated courses and trainers from around the world. Opening in 2015 fourth quarter, Discovery Adventures Parkwill focus on private and corporate team building events, followed by a grand opening for general admissions for individuals, groups and families in spring 2016. The adventure park will feature an array of multiple level outdoor survival skills training programs: China’s biggest rock climbing wall, zip-lines, ATVtours, mountain bike courses, hiking routes, obstacle challenges and more. Discovery Adventures Park will provide 5-star accommodations to guests. Designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors into guests’ living space, the hotel rooms will feature Discovery content accessible on each TV.
Discovery Communications, Inc. operates as a media company. The company operates through U.S. Networks; International Networks; and Education and Other segments. It owns and operates television networks under the brands, such as Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science, Velocity, Discovery Family, American Heroes, Destination America, Discovery Life, Oprah Winfrey network, Eurosport, DMAX, and Discovery Kids.
Statoil ASA(ADR) (NYSE:STO)’s shares gained 0.76% to $17.25.
Statoil (STO) delivered Adjusted earnings of NOK 22.4 billion and adjusted earnings after tax of NOK 7.2 billion in the second quarter. Statoil stated Net income in accordance with IFRS of NOK 10.1 billion, counting gains from divestments.
Adjusted earnings were NOK 22.4 billion in the second quarter contrast to NOK 32.3 billion in the same period in 2014. The reduction was primarily a consequence of lower oil prices in the second quarter of 2015 contrast to the same period last year. Realised average liquids prices in the quarter were down 28% measured in NOK contrast to the second quarter last year. Adjusted earnings after tax were NOK 7.2 billion, contrast to NOK 9.9 billion in the same period last year.
Statoil’s net income according to IFRS for the second quarter was NOK 10.1 billion, contrast to NOK 12.0 billion in the same period in 2014. The gain from the divestment of the Shah Deniz project and the South Caucasus Pipeline was NOK 12.3 billion, impacting the IFRS results. Earnings per share were NOK 3.15, down from NOK 3.75 in the same period last year.
Statoil ASA, an energy company, engages in the exploration, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of petroleum and petroleum-derived products in Norway and internationally. The company operates through Development and Production Norway; Development and Production International; Marketing, Processing and Renewable Energy; and Other segments. It is involved in the development and production of oil and gas through owning exploration licenses in Norway, North America, South America and sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Asia, and the Oceania.
At the end of Thursday’s trade, Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL)‘s shares dipped -0.37% to $51.90.
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has declared that it has raised its quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share.
The company’s board of directors approved a record date for the quarterly dividend of August 21, 2015, and a payment date of September 11, 2015.
Holders of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ADSs will receive the dividend payable in U.S. dollars. The dividend for Carnival plc ordinary shares will be payable in U.S. dollars or sterling. In the absence of instructions or elections to the contrary, holders of Carnival plc ordinary shares will automatically receive the dividend in sterling.
Dividends payable in sterling will be converted from U.S. dollars at the exchange rate quoted by the Bank of England in London at 12 noon on September 1, 2015. Holders of Carnival plc ordinary shares wishing to receive their dividend in U.S. dollars or take part in the Carnival plc Dividend Reinvestment Plan must elect to do so by August 21, 2015.
Carnival Corporation operates as a cruise company worldwide. It provides vacations to various cruise destinations. The company offers cruise services under the Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brand names in North America; and AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, and P&O Cruises names in Europe, Australia, and Asia. It operates 100 cruise ships.
Delphi Automotive PLC(NYSE:DLPH), ended its Thursday’s trading session with -1.15% loss, and closed at $77.50.
Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH), a leading global vehicle components manufacturer, recently stated second quarter 2015 U.S. GAAP earnings from ongoing operations of $1.21 per diluted share. Not taking into account special items, second quarter earnings from ongoing operations totaled $1.34 per diluted share.
Second Quarter Highlights Comprise:
- Revenue of $3.9 billion, up 4% adjusted for currency exchange and commodity movements
- S. GAAP diluted earnings per share from ongoing operations of $1.21
- Not taking into account special items, earnings from ongoing operations of $1.34 per diluted share
- Adjusted Operating Income of $526 million
- Adjusted Operating Income margin of 13.6%, up 80 basis points
- Generated $514 million of cash from ongoing operations
- Closed the sale of wholly owned Thermal Systems business to MAHLE; received net cash proceeds of $660 million; recognized after-tax gain on divestiture of $285 million
Second Quarter 2015 Results
The Company stated second quarter 2015 revenue of $3.9 billion, a decline of 5% from the preceding year period, reflecting unfavorable currency impacts, which offset continued volume growth, principally in Asia and North America. Adjusted for the impacts of currency exchange and commodity movements, revenue raised by 4% in the second quarter. This reflects growth of 8% in Asia, 5% in North America and 4% in Europe, partially offset by a decline of 15% in South America.
Delphi Automotive PLC, together with its auxiliaries, manufacturers vehicle components; and provides electrical and electronic, powertrain, safety, and thermal technology solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Electrical/Electronic Architecture, Powertrain Systems, Electronics and Safety, and Thermal Systems. The Electrical/Electronic Architecture segment provides complete design of the vehicle’s electrical architecture, counting connectors, wiring assemblies and harnesses, electrical centers, and hybrid high voltage and safety distribution systems.
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