On Friday, in the course of current trade, Shares of USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), dropped - 0.18%, and is now trading at $ 27.63.
USG Corporation, a leading building products company, named Halvor Lines, Inc. as its 2014 Carrier of the Year award for providing superior transportation service to USG and its customers.
“Delivering the products our customers need safely and on time are our top precedingities. And for more than 30 years, Halvor Lines’ has worked with us to assist keep business running smoothly,” said Christopher Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at USG. “The hallmarks of Halvor Lines are superior service, compriseent growth and a progressive administration team, all of which compriseently add value to USG and to our customers.”
USG Corporation, through its auxiliaries, operates as a manufacturer and distributor of building materials worldwide. Its Gypsum segment provides gypsum and related products that are used to construct walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, in addition to in various industrial applications.
During an Afternoon trade, Shares of Quanta Services Inc (NYSE:PWR), climbed 1.32%, and is now trading at $ 29.84.
Quanta Services, declared that company administration will present at the Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference to be held June 16, 2015, in New York City. Derrick Jensen, chief financial officer, and Kip Rupp, vice president, investor relations, will present at the Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 2:25 p.m. eastern time.
Quanta’s presentation for the Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference will be broadcast live over the Internet. Live webcast links will be accessible on Quanta’s website at www.quantaservices.com and will also be archived for replay on the website and through the Quanta Services Investor Relations app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Quanta Services, Inc. provides specialty contracting services to the electric power, and oil and gas industries in North America and internationally. The companys Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment provides network solutions comprising design, installation, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and substation facilities.
Shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR, during its Friday’s current trading session raised 0.50%, and is now trading at $ 0.50.
First Solar, declared that it has commenced an initial public offering (the “IPO”) of Class A shares representing limited partner interests in 8point3 Energy Partners (the “shares”). 8point3 Energy Partners is offering 20,000,000 shares to the public. In addition, the underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares from 8point3 Energy Partners at the IPO price, less the underwriting discount. The IPO price is presently predictable to be between $19.00 and $21.00 per share. The shares are predictable to be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CAFD.”
8point3 Energy Partners intends to use all of the net proceeds of the IPO to purchase the common units of 8point3 Operating Company, LLC (“8point3 Operating Company”), the entity that holds 8point3 Energy Partners’ project assets. 8point3 Operating Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of its common units (i) to make a cash distribution to each of First Solar and SunPower and (ii) for general corporate purposes, counting to fund future acquisition opportunities.
First Solar, Inc. provides solar energy solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Components and Systems. The Components segment designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity.
Finally, Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), gained 0.03% Friday, hitting its highest level.
After 12 years as chief executive officer of Unum Group (UNM), Thomas R. Watjen stepped down at the company’s annual shareholder meeting recently and Richard P. McKenney assumed the role of CEO.
“For many years we have been committed to a rigorous leadership development and succession planning process,” Watjen said. “We are well-positioned for the future and I step back knowing that Unum is in very good hands and poised for even greater things ahead.”
Unum Group, together with its auxiliaries, provides group and individual disability insurance products in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Unum US, Unum UK, and Colonial Life.
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