On Tuesday, Shares of Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc (NASDAQ:BUFF), lost -4.63% to $17.11.
The annual Blue Buffalo(R) Home 4 the Holidays adoption drive runs from October 1, 2015 to January 4, 2016 and Blue Buffalo (BUFF) will again partner with the Helen Woodward Animal Center to raise awareness about rescuing orphan pets.
Since many families seek dogs and cats around the holidays, the Helen Woodward Animal Center began focusing on shelter adoptions during the holiday season.
What began with just 14 shelters in 1999 has now grown into the world’s largest and most successful pet adoption drive. More than 4,000 shelters and rescue facilities in over 23 countries have found forever homes for more than 10 million dogs and cats!
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. operates as a holding company, which through its auxiliaries, produces and distributes pet food. The company offers dog and cat food made with whole meats, fruits, and vegetables under its Blue brand. Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut.
Shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR), declined -1.17% to $71.91, during its last trading session.
Tim Sheldon, President of Caribbean and Latin America operations at Marriott International (MAR), declared an predictable 75 percent improvement in Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution between 2015 and 2018 counting a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels in that market.
“The northern part of our region is enjoying strong performance while the southern is faced with an economic slowdown, caused largely by the downfall of commodity prices and consequent devaluation;” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer of the Caribbean and Latin America for Marriott, “Notwithstanding, there remains a strong opportunity for quality brand experiences in the sector, and savvy investors with a long-term perspective are taking advantage of the reduced price of assets, land and construction to acquire, develop and brand hotels.”
Marriott has 93 hotels open recently and more than 60 hotels under development in the Caribbean and Latin America, counting 11 new hotels across 6 cities in Brazil. Marriott has plans to invest about $400 million Brazilian Reais (U.S. $100 million) in Brazil to launch 4 of its modern essential brands: Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott and AC by Marriott. Seven of these eleven planned hotels are already under construction, which will be owned by Marriott or Brazilian partners. Over time, Marriott anticipates to sell its owned hotel assets, retaining long term administration agreements.
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotels and timeshare properties worldwide. It operates through three segments: North American Full-Service, North American Limited-Service, and International.
At the end of Tuesday’s trade, Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF), gained 1.04% to $49.55.
CF Industries Holdings, declared that Dan A. Aldridge III has joined the company as director, investor relations. He will be responsible for leading and executing CF Industries’ investor relations strategy. He succeeds Daniel Swenson, who was recently elected Treasurer of CF Industries.
Preceding to joining CF Industries, Aldridge served as senior manager, investor relations at The Home Depot, where he was responsible for managing the company’s relationships with the investment community. He also served in several finance roles during his time there. Preceding to The Home Depot, Aldridge held finance roles at UPS.
“Dan brings extensive investor relations and finance experience to CF Industries that will serve us well as we grow globally,” commented Tony Will, president and chief executive officer, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. “We value the relationships we have built with our shareholders and look forward to the contributions Dan will make to strengthening those connections further.”
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes nitrogen fertilizers and other nitrogen products worldwide. The company’s principal nitrogen fertilizer products comprise ammonia, granular urea, and urea ammonium nitrate solution. Its other nitrogen products comprise ammonium nitrate, diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, and aqua ammonia.
Finally, Vantiv Inc (NYSE:VNTV), ended its last trade with -2.61% loss, and closed at $45.21.
Vantiv, declared that it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2015 financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. A press release with third quarter 2015 financial results will be issued at about 7:00 a.m. EDT that same day.
Vantiv, Inc., through its partner, Vantiv Holding, LLC. provides payment processing services in the United States. It operates through two segments, Merchant Services and Financial Institution Services.
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