On Thursday, Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), gained 0.03% to $45.65.
Microsoft Corporation’s CEO Satya Nadella has sent out a company-wide email on Thursday, laying out the future vision and direction of the company moving forward, according to Reuters.
The memo was obtained earlier by Geekwire, and Business Insider has also seen a copy.
It contains a new official mission statement for the company: “Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.” Reuters Reports.
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 CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), declined -0.56% to $33.70, during its last trading session.
On June 19, Louisville & Indiana Railroad (L&I), a partner of Anacostia Rail Holdings, and CSX, declared the completion of a contract that grants CSX a permanent easement to operate over the L&I’s 106-mile rail corridor between Indianapolis and Louisville.
In addition to CSX’s $10 million easement purchase, the two companies finalized an operating agreement that provides for an additional $90 million in infrastructure upgrades over the next several years to improve the track structure and right of way along this key freight route. The joint project, which closed on June 17, 2015, was approved by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board in April.
Over the next several months, 20 miles of new rail will be installed along the southern portion of the line. In recognition of the potential impact on local communities during and after construction, representatives from both railroads in May began a series of joint meetings with community leaders to provide project status updates and to address concerns related to public safety, anticipated enhances in freight volume and construction plans.
CSX Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, provides rail-based transportation services in the United States and Canada. It offers traditional rail services, and transports intermodal containers and trailers.
Finally, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), ended its last trade with -0.94% loss, and closed at $105.22.
NIKE, Inc., stated fiscal 2015 financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2015. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter raised 26 percent as broad-based revenue growth, gross margin expansion and a lower tax rate more than offset raised SG&A investments.
Fiscal 2015 diluted earnings per share rose 25 percent to $3.70, reflecting 10 percent revenue growth, gross margin expansion, a lower tax rate and a lower average share count, which more than offset the impacts of higher SG&A investments.
“Fiscal 2015 was an outstanding year for NIKE,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO, NIKE, Inc. “Our consistent growth is fueled by our connection to the consumer and our ability to deliver innovation at an unprecedented pace and scale. At no time in our history has the growth potential been greater for NIKE.
NIKE, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for men, women, and kids worldwide. The company offers products in eight categories, counting running, basketball, football, men’s training, women’s training, sportswear, action sports, and golf under the NIKE and Jordan brand names.
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