Current Trade News Alert on: Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM), Horsehead Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ZINC), Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE)

Current Trade News Alert on: Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM), Horsehead Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ZINC), Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE)

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During Tuesday’s Morning trade, Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM), lost -0.43% to $68.70.

Pizza lovers everywhere will have a new item to add to their holiday wish lists: Pizza Hut’s new Triple Treat Box, a uniquely-packaged pizza “box” that features pizzas, desserts, sides and more.

Available while supplies last, the tri-level, holiday-themed Triple Treat Box comprises two medium one-topping pizzas (available on Hand Tossed, Thin N’ Crispy or Pan), an order of breadsticks or flavor sticks and a Hershey’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie, all for just $19.99.

“What the holidays are all about can get lost sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the season, but at Pizza Hut, we want to assist make every day feel like a holiday,” said Jared Drinkwater, vice president of marketing, Pizza Hut. “That’s why we created the Triple Treat Box. It’s a delicious, easy meal to share with family and friends, and while it’s always fun to get pizza, getting pizza in a special gift-wrapped box can add even a little more excitement to pizza night.”

The Triple Treat Box can be accomplished with a pair of medium one-topping pizzas featuring the following fresh ingredients: Mediterranean black olives, Peruvian cherry peppers, fresh mushrooms, fresh spinach, fresh red onions, fresh green bell peppers, sliced banana peppers, sweet pineapple, sliced jalapeño peppers, and diced roma tomatoes in addition to pepperoni, Italian sausage, premium salami, classic meatballs, slow-roasted ham, hardwood smoked bacon, grilled chicken, beef and seasoned pork. Also, all Pizza Hut pizzas can be complemented with a variety of crust flavors, sauces and drizzles. Crust flavors comprise: Ranch, Smokehouse BBQ, Hut Favorite, Toasted Parmesan, Salted Pretzel, Honey Sriracha, Toasted Asiago, Fiery Red Pepper, Toasted Cheddar and Garlic Buttery Blend. Sauces are Classic Marinara, Premium Crushed Tomato, Creamy Garlic Parmesan, Honey Sriracha, Barbeque and Buffalo and drizzles comprise Balsamic, Honey Sriracha, Barbeque and Buffalo.

YUM! Brands, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates quick service restaurants. It operates in five segments: YUM China, YUM India, the KFC Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Taco Bell Division. The company develops, operates, franchises, and licenses a system of restaurants, which prepare, package, and sell various food items.

Shares of Horsehead Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ZINC), inclined 0.39% to $2.58, during its current trading session.

Horsehead Holding Corp., stated a merged net loss of $27.4 million, or $(0.48) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015 contrast to a merged net loss of $7.0 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014. Results for the quarter, adjusted to exclude unfavorable non-cash adjustments associated with hedges, was a merged net loss of $25.5 million, or $(0.45) per diluted share, contrast to a merged net loss on the same basis of $7.5 million for the third quarter of 2014, or $(0.15) per diluted share.

“The quarter was adversely affected by a sharp decline in commodity prices, lower EAF dust receipts reflecting weaker steel production and some one-time charges primarily related to inventory and LME-related price adjustments. This was offset partially by a 6% improvement in shipments on a zinc-contained basis and a 25% improvement in shipments of nickel remelt alloy contrast with the preceding year’s quarter. We continued to supplement our zinc metal shipments with the sale of about 27,500 tons of zinc calcine during the third quarter, however, production of Waelz oxide and zinc calcine were lower by 15% and 21%, respectively, as electric arc furnace dust receipts declined by about 18%. The total quantity of zinc contained in all product shipments, counting Zochem, during the quarter was 46,456 tons, contrast to 43,815 tons during the third quarter of 2014,” said Jim Hensler, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Horsehead Holding Corp., together with its auxiliaries, produces and sells zinc and nickel-based products primarily in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Horsehead, Zochem, and INMETCO. The Horsehead segment processes electric arc furnace dust and other zinc-bearing material to produce and sell zinc and other metals.

Finally, Shares of Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE), lost -2.27%, and is now trading at $27.11.

Westcoast Energy Inc. declared the following quarterly dividends:

  • 50% CUMULATIVE FIRST PREFERRED SHARES, SERIES 7: A dividend of 34.375 cents per share payable on January 15, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 1, 2016 .
  • 60% CUMULATIVE FIRST PREFERRED SHARES, SERIES 8: A dividend of 35 cents per share payable on January 15, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 1, 2016 .

Also on November 5, 2015 , Union Gas Limited declared the following quarterly dividends:

  • 50% CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE CLASS A PREFERENCE SHARES, SERIES A: A quarterly dividend of 69 cents per share payable on December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2015 .
  • 6% CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE CLASS A PREFERENCE SHARES, SERIES B: A quarterly dividend of 75 cents per share payable on December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2015 .
  • 5% CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE CLASS A PREFERENCE SHARES, SERIES C: A quarterly dividend of 62.5 cents per share payable on December 31, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2015 .

All dividends paid or deemed paid for Canadian federal, provincial or territorial income tax purposes by Westcoast Energy Inc. and Union Gas Limited (collectively the “Corporations”) counting the dividends above are designated eligible dividends within the meaning of 89(1) of the Income Tax Act ( Canada ) or similar provincial or territorial legislation. This designation will apply to all such dividends paid or deemed paid in the future unless otherwise notified by the Corporations. An eligible dividend received by a Canadian resident individual shareholder is entitled to the improved dividend tax credit.

Westcoast Energy Inc. and Union Gas Limited are indirect auxiliaries of Spectra Energy Corp.

Spectra Energy Corp (SE), a FORTUNE 500 company, is one of North America’s leading pipeline and midstream companies. Based in Houston, Texas , the company’s operations in the United States and Canada comprise more than 21,000 miles of natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil pipelines; about 300 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas storage; 4.8 million barrels of crude oil storage; in addition to natural gas gathering, processing, and local distribution operations. Spectra Energy is the general partner of Spectra Energy Partners (SEP), one of the largest pipeline master limited partnerships in the United States and owner of the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil assets in Spectra Energy’s U.S. portfolio. Spectra Energy also has a 50 percent ownership in DCP Midstream, the largest producer of natural gas liquids and the largest natural gas processor in the United States . Spectra Energy has served North American customers and communities for more than a century.

Spectra Energy Corp, through its auxiliaries, owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas-related energy assets in North America. The company’s Spectra Energy Partners segment engages in the transmission, storage, and gathering of natural gas, in addition to transportation and storage of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs) for customers in various regions of the midwestern, northeastern, and southeastern United States and Canada.

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