On Thursday, Shares of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), lost -0.98% to $38.54.
Macy’s, was presented with the prestigious Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award for extraordinary diversity of its board of directors by the Women’s Forum of New York. The award was accepted by Terry J. Lundgren, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc.
An audience of more than 650 corporate executives, public company directors and opinion leaders gathered in Manhattan to honor Macy’s, Inc. and those 27 other companies among the Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 with boards of directors comprised of more than 40 percent women.
Macy’s, Inc. is considered to have among the strongest and most diverse boards in Corporate America. Presently, six of Macy’s directors are women (43 percent of the total board of 14 members). Among Macy’s directors are four members who are ethnic minorities (Black, Hispanic and Asian-American).
Macy’s, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates stores and Internet Websites in the United States. Its stores and Websites sell a range of merchandise, counting apparel and accessories for men, women, and children; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods.
Shares of Stage Stores Inc (NYSE:SSI), declined -30.75% to $6.26, during its last trading session.
Stage Stores, declared that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on December 16, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2015.
Stage Stores, Inc. operates as a specialty department store retailer in small and mid-sized towns and communities in the United States. Its merchandise portfolio comprises moderately priced brand name and private label apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear, and home goods.
Finally, Shares of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC), ended its last trade with -0.03% loss, and closed at $59.62.
Med Share International’s Northeast Regional Council held its fifth annual “Share the Good Gala” on Nov. 9 and honored Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) for its outstanding humanitarian partnership with Med Share in Sierra Leone.
Med Share is a humanitarian aid organization that sources and distributes essential surplus medical supplies and equipment to underserved communities in 96 countries around the world. The Northeast Regional Council was organized by Sandy Tytel to bring Med share’s mission to New York City’s dynamic, international community.
Anadarko was instrumental in providing financial and logistics support to send seven shipments of medical supplies and equipment to key hospitals in areas where the company operated. It also offered generous financial support specifically for Med Share’s work in stemming the spread of the Ebola virus.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas properties. It operates through three segments: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production; Midstream; and Marketing. The Oil and Gas Exploration and Production segment explores for and produces natural gas, oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).