On Wednesday, Shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), gained 0.38% to $18.45.
Philanthropists John and Tashia Morgridge, together with 10 innovators from around the world, were honored tonight at the 15thannual Tech Awards Gala at the San Jose Mc Enery Convention Center. Considered the “Oscars of Silicon Valley,” The Tech Awards - presented by Applied Materials - is a premiere event and program that celebrates those who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
John and Tashia Morgridge accepted the 2015 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award for their philanthropic commitment to education, public service and the environment. Sponsored by Applied Materials, this award honors individuals whose broad vision and leadership address humanity’s most challenging problems.
“The global humanitarian challenges are many and varied. This group of laureates and folks like them give us hope. I congratulate them for their efforts and urge them to stay the course,” said John Morgridge.
John P. Morgridge joined Cisco Systems as President and CEO in 1998. Two years later, he took the company public, transforming it into a tech powerhouse, and in 2006 he became chairman emeritus. Tashia studied education at the University of Wisconsin before becoming a special education teacher. The pair met in high school in Wisconsin, and in their married life developed a desire to improve education around the world.
The Morgridges join a prestigious roster of previous Global Humanitarian Award winners, counting media pioneer Ted Turner (2014); inventor Dean Kamen (2013); Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy (2012); social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll (2011); education and cross-cultural dialogue advocate Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan (2010); and Nobel laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (2009).
Applied Materials, Inc. provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV), and related industries worldwide. The company’s Silicon Systems Group segment develops, manufactures, and sells a range of manufacturing equipment used to fabricate semiconductor chips or integrated circuits.
Shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (USA) (NYSE:MFC), inclined 0.18% to $16.39, during its last trading session.
Senior Portfolio Manager Dan Janis and the Manulife Asset Administration Planned Income Team were named Fixed Income Manager of the Year at the 2015 Morningstar Award ceremony held November 25.
The team, which manages five funds and one pool available to Canadian retail investors, was recognized for its strong global fixed income capabilities and its compriseent adherence to a disciplined investment approach. The team manages C$28.1 B globally as of September 30, 2015 . In addition to Mr. Janis, the leadership team comprises Senior Portfolio Managers Tom Goggins and Kisoo Park .
“It’s a well-deserved award for an exceptional team” said Derek Saliba , Assistant Vice President, Mutual Fund Product, Manulife Investments. “The team has deep portfolio administration and research experience. Its lead managers average nearly 30 years of experience between them. With team members in North America , Asia and Europe they manage their strategies 24 hours a day, six days a week, which enables them to cover every major bond market sector domestically and globally. Their diligence and investment philosophy, process and performance has led to great success. We congratulate them on their efforts and their commitment to our clients.”
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, provides financial protection and wealth administration products and services to individual, corporate, and business customers primarily in Asia, Canada, and the United States. It offers various individual life and health insurance, and individual and group long-term care insurance products through insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing.
Finally, Shares of Johnson Controls Inc (NYSE:JCI), ended its last trade with -0.09% loss, and closed at $45.47.
Johnson Controls, elected Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena to serve as a director, effective right away.
Del Valle Perochena is chairman of Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V., a global leader in plastic piping systems and the chemical and petrochemical industries. Since 2002, the company has raised its sales to $6 billion and expanded its presence beyond Mexico to more than 30 countries. Del Valle Perochena began his career as an industrial engineer and formerly ran his family’s company, Grupo Empresarial Kaluz, where he was responsible for real estate investments/operations and the chemical business.
“Juan Pablo brings to our board unique experience in construction and real estate development in addition to a global perspective from serving on the boards of several multi-national companies operating in the United States,” said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls.
Johnson Controls, Inc. operates as a diversified technology and industrial company worldwide. Its Building Efficiency segment designs, produces, markets, and installs integrated heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, in addition to building administration systems, controls, and security and mechanical equipment.