On Friday, Shares of eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), gained 2.66% to $29.35.
This #Giving Tuesday, eBay invites shoppers to gift with purpose. Whether browsing gift inspiration in the Charity Shop (www.ebay.com/charityshop), shopping exclusive jewelry for a cause, choosing a favorite charity to win a grant or bidding on a once-in-a-lifetime experience that assists end AIDS, people can support the causes they care about most when they shop on eBay.
To assist shoppers discover unique gifts that give back, eBay for Charity has unveiled the Charity Shop, which provides people with an easy way to connect directly with the charities they want to support and shop hundreds of items benefitting charity, counting one-of-a-kind memorabilia and experiences from celebrities and sports stars. Throughout this holiday season, eBay will have its Celebrity Charity Fundraisers in partnership with Taste of the NFL, Billy Crystal and Michael Strahan, among others, to offer experiences and unique items with proceeds benefiting charity.
“Since eBay’s founding, we’ve been committed to charitable giving at scale – it’s in our DNA,” said Devin Wenig, President and CEO of eBay. “By leveraging our technology, we’re able to assist foster powerful connections and inspire new forms of support for the causes we care about around the world.”
eBay Inc. operates as a technology company that enables commerce and payments on behalf of users, merchants, retailers, and brands of various sizes in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Marketplaces, Payments, and Enterprise.
Shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), inclined 1.11% to $119.23, during its last trading session.
Ecolab Inc. has designated David W. MacLennan to the Ecolab board. Mr. MacLennan, age 56, is chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, Inc., a leading global producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services headquartered in Minneapolis.
“Dave brings extensive global, financial and operational experience across multiple industries to the Ecolab board. We look forward to his counsel as we continue to grow our business throughout the world,” said Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab chairman and chief executive officer.
In September 2015, Mr. MacLennan became chairman of the Board of Cargill, Incorporated, a privately held company and world-leading producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. He has been Cargill’s chief executive officer since 2013, and he held the offices of chief operating officer and president from 2011 until his appointment as chief executive officer. Priority to these roles, Mr. MacLennan held several positions with Cargill, counting chief financial officer, president of Cargill Energy and managing director of the Value Investment Group. He has also held various administration positions with US Bancorp, Piper Jaffray and Goldberg Securities. He holds a Bachelor Degree in English from Amherst College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago.
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services for customers worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional, Global Energy, and Other.
Finally, Shares of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI), ended its last trade with 2.04% gain, and closed at $140.43.
Cigna (CI) is expanding access to its 24×7 telephone assist line to provide personal assistance and support for all San Bernardino County residents affected by yesterday’s tragic shooting. Phone lines are staffed with qualified clinicians who are available to speak with people about how to cope with loss, anxiety, stress, fear or other issues related to gun violence.
People who do not have health benefits or employee assistance program benefits with Cigna can call a special toll-free number - 866.912.1687 - 24 hours a day through December 31.
Customers who have health benefits or employee assistance program benefits with Cigna should call the telephone number on their Cigna I.D. card.
“We are shocked and saddened by the shooting in San Bernardino and want to do what we can to assist the community cope with this tragedy and start to heal,” said Karen Cierzan, Cigna’s vice president of behavioral operations.
Cigna Corporation, a health services organization, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company’s Commercial segment offers insured and self-insured customers medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision, in addition to prescription drug benefit plans, health advocacy programs, and other products and services.