During Monday’s Morning trade, Shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), gained 0.57% to $60.86, hitting its highest level.
Comcast Corporation, is saddened to declare that its Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Ralph J. Roberts, died of natural causes last night in Philadelphia, PA. He was 95.
Ralph Roberts was a born entrepreneur, great American businessman and philanthropist, who played a key role in the development of the cable television business. He founded Comcast in 1963 with the purchase of a 1,200-subscriber cable system in Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew the Company from its humble roots as a small, regional cable company into the global Fortune 50 media and technology leader it is today.
During his more than five decades at Comcast, Ralph became one of the most well-regarded executives in America. He was widely respected and admired for his visionary leadership and spirit, his passion for the business and his deep sense of integrity and courtesy. Most importantly, he was a kind and humble man who has been the heart and soul of Comcast for over 50 years.
Ralph was respected and acknowledged throughout his life for his involvement in community and civic activities. He was committed to the fight against cancer and, in 2006, together with his wife Suzanne and his family, assisted establish the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at Penn Medicine. He also served on the boards of the Council of Emeritus Directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Brandywine Museum and Conservancy, the Advisory Board of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, the Penn Medicine Board of Trustees and the National Conference for Community and Justice.
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, and Theme Parks segments.
Shares of Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:NE), inclined 0.78% to $15.42, during its current trading session.
Noble Corporation, declared that Jeffrey L. Chastain, Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Noble Drilling Services Inc., will present at the GHS 100 Energy Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
Noble Corporation plc operates as an offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry worldwide. It owns and operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units. As of December 31, 2014, the company operated a fleet of 15 jackups, 9 drillships, and 8 semisubmersibles, counting 1 high-specification, harsh environment jackup under construction.
Finally, Pinnacle Foods Inc. (NYSE:PF), gained 0.87%, and is now trading at $46.98.
Pinnacle Foods, declared that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per share, payable on July 10, 2015 to all common stockholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2015.
Pinnacle Foods Inc., through its auxiliaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes branded convenience food products in North America. It operates through three segments: Birds Eye Frozen, Duncan Hines Grocery, and Specialty Foods.
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