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Pre-Market News Buzz on: WisdomTree Investments, (NASDAQ:WETF), LeapFrog Enterprises, (NYSE:LF), Magnum Hunter Resources (NYSE:MHR), 3M (NYSE:MMM)

On Friday, WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF)’s shares inclined 4.40% to $21.84.

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (WETF) declared the launch of the WisdomTree International Hedged SmallCap Dividend Fund (HDLS), and the WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Hedged Dividend Fund (DXUS) on the NYSE Arca. HDLS seeks to provide exposure to the small-capitalization segment of the dividend-paying market in the developed world outside the U.S. and Canada, while neutralizing exposure to fluctuations of foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. DXUS seeks to provide exposure to the dividend-paying companies in the developed and emerging markets outside of the U.S. while neutralizing exposure to fluctuations of foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar.

WisdomTree Investments, Inc., through its auxiliaries, operates as an exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsor and asset manager. It offers ETFs in equities, currency, fixed income, and alternatives asset classes. The company also licenses its indexes to third parties for proprietary products, in addition to offers a platform to promote the use of WisdomTree ETFs in 401(k) plans. It develops index using its fundamentally weighted index methodology. In addition, the company provides investment advisory services.

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF)’s shares gained 7.96% to $2.17.

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (LF) will talk about its results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2015 on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time), following the release of its full financial results.

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. designs, develops, and markets technology-based learning products and related proprietary content for children worldwide. The company offers multimedia learning platform products, counting LeapPad2 Power, LeapPad Ultra, and LeapReader learning tablets for children ages three to nine with camera, and on-board content and utilities; and the Leapster family of handheld learning game systems for children ages four to nine.

At the end of Friday’s trade, Magnum Hunter Resources Corp (NYSE:MHR)‘s shares dipped -1.20% to $1.64.

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp (MHR) declared that it has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company’s 10.25% Series C Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”), a monthly cash dividend on the Company’s 8.0% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock and a monthly cash dividend on the Company’s 8.0% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series E Preferred Stock”). The outstanding shares of Series E Preferred Stock are represented by depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”), each representing a 1/1,000th interest of a share of Series E Preferred Stock.

The dividend on the Series C Preferred Stock, which is for the month of June 2015, is payable on June 30, 2015, to holders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2015. The payment will be an annualized 10.25% per share, which is equivalent to about $0.2135 per share, based on the $25.00 per share liquidation preference of the Series C Preferred Stock. The Series C Preferred Stock is presently listed on the NYSE MKT and trades under the ticker symbol “MHR.PRC”.

The dividend on the Series D Preferred Stock, which is for the month of June 2015, is payable on June 30, 2015, to holders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2015. The payment will be an annualized 8.0% per share, which is equivalent to about $0.3333 per share, based on the $50.00 per share liquidation preference of the Series D Preferred Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock is presently listed on the NYSE MKT and trades under the ticker symbol “MHR.PRD”.

Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, explores for, exploits, acquires, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid resources in the United States. The company operates through the U.S. Upstream, Midstream, and Oilfield Services segments.

3M Co (NYSE:MMM), ended its Friday’s trading session with -0.88% loss, and closed at $157.10.

3M Co (MMM) declared its 2015 Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s sustainability progress and new aims for the next 10 years.

The report highlights 3M’s new 2025 sustainability aims focused on addressing noteworthyglobal sustainability challenges involving raw materials, water, energy and climate, health and safety, in addition to education and development. The aims reflect 3M’s expanding sustainability strategy by placing a greater focus on supporting the environmental aims of its customers and the communities in which it operates.

In addition to introducing the new 2025 aims, the report highlights 3M’s progress toward achieving its 2015 sustainability aims. This year’s report, accessible at 3M.com/SustainabilityReport, features an easier-to-navigate design, interactive content and is accessible on multiple platforms. 3M has published a sustainability report in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework since 2002.

2015 Sustainability Report Highlights:

  • Ethisphere Institute names 3M as a “World’s Most Ethical Company” for a second successive year.
  • Selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 15thsuccessive year.
  • Donated more than $80 million in cash and products in 2014.
  • Product and personal stories that demonstrate how 3M science and technology are improving lives.
  • Current sustainability progress:
    • Achieved a 64 percent absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2002 and 2014.

3M Company operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. Its Industrial segment offers tapes; coated, non-woven, and bonded abrasives; adhesives; ceramics; sealants; specialty materials; filtration products; closure systems for personal hygiene products; acoustic systems products; automotive components; abrasion-resistant films; structural adhesives; and paint finishing and detailing products.

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