On Thursday, in the course of current trade, Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), gained 0.53%, and is now trading at $68.17.
QUALCOMM Incorporated, declared that its partner, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is powering LG’s latest flagship smartphone, the LG G4. The new smartphone is the first to feature the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor with X10 LTE, together with a broad set of mobile features from advanced camera, graphics and audio to improved connectivity and location, delivering breakthrough user experiences.
The Snapdragon 808 processor with X10 LTE, featured in the LG G4, is designed to enable amazing user experiences, counting:
- State-of-the-art camera: With Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s 12-bit dual ISP technology, the LG G4 camera offers innovative camera features resulting in a stunning visual experience with crisp images with life-like color, texture and brightness, even in low-light conditions.
- Next-generation LTE Advanced: By featuring X10 LTE, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s most advanced integrated modem, the LG G4 offers improved, lightning-fast on-the-go connectivity for snappy app responsiveness, fast access to files in the cloud, and smooth streaming of high-quality video and music.
- Improved Location: The LG G4 is the first smartphone to use sensor-assisted positioning with Qualcomm® IZat™ technology, which combines positioning data from satellites, WLAN and a variety of sensors already integrated into the LG G4 to provide accurate pedestrian navigation even in most challenging urban environments and inside buildings.
- Advanced graphics and multimedia: The LG G4’s quad HD display is supported by the latest Qualcomm® Adreno™ 400 series GPU, with features such as hardware tessellation, geometry shaders and programmable blending for superior graphics capabilities. The LG G4 also offers incredible video recording with the ability to capture rich and stunning content in 4K, made possible by the Snapdragon 808 processor.
- Crisp, clear audio: The Snapdragon 808 processors’ four-channel processing and audio-capture technology allows LG G4 users to easily record clearer video sound, even in noisy environments.
- Raised battery life: Based on internal testing, the LG G4 boasts more than a full day of battery life, which is more than many of today’s leading smartphones.
QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital communications products and services in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. The company operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Planned Initiatives (QSI).
During an Afternoon trade, Shares of Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), dipped -1.67%, and is now trading at $17.79.
Goldcorp, declared its fifth monthly dividend payment for 2015 of $0.05 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, May 14, 2015 will be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on Friday, May 22 , 2015.
Goldcorp has paid a monthly dividend to its shareholders since 2003. Canadian resident individuals who receive dividends from Goldcorp after 2005 are entitled to an improved gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends.
Goldcorp is one of the world’s fastest growing gold producers. Its low-cost gold production is located in safe jurisdictions in the Americas and remains 100% unhedged.
Goldcorp Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.
Shares of Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), during its Thursday’s current trading session gained 4.28%, and is now trading at $17.
Oasis Petroleum, declared financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and offered an operational update.
Highlights comprise:
- Exceeded production guidance range and raised average daily production to 50,446 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“Boepd”), an 18% enhance over the first quarter of 2014 and a 1% sequential quarter enhance.
- Invested capital expenditures (“CapEx”) of $271.1 million in the first quarter of 2015, contrast to a CapEx budget of $271.1 million.
- Accomplished and placed on production 23 gross (19.2 net) operated wells in the first quarter of 2015.
- Reduced lease operating expenses (“LOE”) per barrel of oil equivalent (“Boe”) to $8.62, a 17% decrease from the first quarter of 2014 and an 11% sequential quarter decrease.
- Stated Adjusted EBITDA of $208.9 million in the first quarter of 2015. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income and net cash offered by operating activities to Adjusted EBITDA, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
- Accomplished a public offering of 36.8 million shares, raising $463.1 million of net proceeds for the Company on March 9, 2015.
Oasis Petroleum Inc., an independent exploration and production company, focuses on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources in the North Dakota and Montana regions of the Williston Basin. The company’s principal projects are located in West Williston and East Nesson.
Finally, Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC), gained 0.42% Thursday.
Kinross Gold Corporation, has declared the detailed voting results of the election of its Board of Directors, which took place at the Company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held in Toronto on May 6, 2015.
The nominees listed in the Administration Information Circular dated March 24, 2015 were elected as directors of Kinross at the meeting (see detailed voting results below). The Company is also happy to declare the appointments of two new directors, Ms. Ave G. Lethbridge and Mr. Kelly J. Osborne.
Changes to board governance
Together with the new directors, the 2015 Administration Information Circular highlights a series of changes to board governance that reflect the results of shareholder consultation, counting a shareholder outreach initiative in 2014. These changes comprise:
- New term limit policy for board members
- Reduced board size from 12 to 10(1) directors
- Revised board diversity policy, with a target of one-third women
- Raised quorum requirement for shareholder meetings from 5% to 25%
- Elimination of a second casting vote for the Board Chair.
Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold bearing properties. It is involved in mining and processing gold and silver ores.
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