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Saturday 22 August 2015
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Current Trade News Buzz on: Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD), Allison Transmission Holdings (NYSE:ALSN), Tahoe Resources (NYSE:TAHO), Humana (NYSE:HUM)

During Friday’s Current trade, Shares of Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD), lost -0.83% to $22.78.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) operates as a retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Kmart and Sears Domestic. The Kmart segment operates retail stores that offer a range of products, counting consumer electronics, seasonal merchandise, outdoor living, toys, lawn and garden equipment, food and consumables, and apparel; and in-store pharmacies. It provides merchandise under the Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, and Alphaline labels; Sears brand products, such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard; and Kenmore-branded products. As of January 31, 2015, this segment operated about 979 Kmart stores located across 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Sears Domestic segment operates stores that provide appliances, consumer electronics/connected solutions, tools, sporting goods, outdoor living, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, footwear, jewelry, and accessories, in addition to automotive services and products, such as tires, batteries, and home fashion products.

Sears Holdings Corporation operates as a retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Kmart and Sears Domestic. The Kmart segment operates retail stores that offer a range of products, counting consumer electronics, seasonal merchandise, outdoor living, toys, lawn and garden equipment, food and consumables, and apparel; and in-store pharmacies. It provides merchandise under the Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, and Alphaline labels; Sears brand products, such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard; and Kenmore-branded products.

Shares of Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE:ALSN), declined -0.72% to $28.88, during its current trading session.

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (ALSN) declared that it has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as they consider revisions to the ‘Phase I’ Model Year 2014-2018 rule regarding fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission (GHG) standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The revisions would potentially extend the Phase I program into the middle of the next decade.

Allison is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses. Celebrating its centennial in 2015, the company continues to focus on fully understanding and addressing the needs of its customers. Accordingly, Allison has embraced the opportunity to collaborate with EPA and NHTSA to align any regulatory effort with the technological and commercial realities of the tractor and vocational vehicle markets.

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, designs, manufactures, and sells commercial and defense fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. defense vehicles. It offers transmissions for various applications, counting distribution, refuse, construction, fire, and emergency on-highway trucks; school, transit, and hybrid-transit buses; motor homes; energy, mining, and construction off-highway vehicles and equipment; and wheeled and tracked defense vehicles.

Tahoe Resources Inc (NYSE:TAHO), during its Friday’s current trading session decreased -3.08% to $9.45.

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TAHO) is happy to declare recently financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2015 and to provide a production update for operations in Guatemala and Peru.

Highlights for the second quarter of 2015 comprise (all amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated):

  • Silver production from Escobal was 4.5 million ounces (moz) for the quarter, and 9.1 moz for the first half of 2015.
  • Gold production from La Arena was 60,282 ounces for the quarter.
  • Total revenue of $133.8 million generated from metal sales at operating costs of $114.1 million resulted in mine operating earnings of $19.7 million.
  • Net loss for the quarter amounted to $9.3 million or a loss of $0.04 per share. Not taking into account $27.4 million in non-recurring charges incurred as a result of the acquisition of Rio Alto and other adjustments, earnings would be $18.1 million or $0.08 per share.
  • Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was $28.0 million or $0.12 per share.
  • Sales comprised of 3.8 moz of silver, 61,734 ounces of gold, 1,602 tonnes of lead and 2,507 tonnes of zinc.

Tahoe Resources Inc., together with its auxiliaries, explores for and produces precious metals in the Americas. The company primarily produces silver, in addition to gold, lead, and zinc. Its principal project is the Escobal project located in Southeast Guatemala. The company was formerly known as CKM Resources Inc. and changed its name to Tahoe Resources Inc. in January 2010. Tahoe Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

Finally, Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM), decreased -0.31%, to $185.51.

Premier Health, the largest health system in Southwest Ohio, and Humana Inc. (HUM), one of the country’s leading health and well-being companies, declared that they have teamed up on a new value-based agreement that will focus on improving health and wellness for about 30,000 Medicare Advantage members in the Miami Valley.

The value-based agreement reflects a shift away from the current episodic health care model to a value-based model that emphasizes quality and patient care experiences. The accountable care approach aligns Premier Health’s and Humana’s complimentary population health capabilities, counting predictive analytics, chronic disease administration and wellness programs.

Humana’s growing Medicare Advantage population throughout Southwest Ohio will have access to Premier Health’s leading network of integrated primary care and specialty physicians, hospitals, health centers, and outpatient centers at over 100 sites of service.

Humana Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates as a health and well-being company. The company operates through three segments: Retail, Group, and Healthcare Services. The Retail segment provides Medicare and commercial fully-insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits, counting dental, vision, and other supplemental health and financial protection products directly to individuals.

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