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Friday 9 October 2015
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Pre-Market News Report on: NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), United Continental Holdings (NYSE:UAL), Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU), Best Buy Co (NYSE:BBY)

On Thursday, NRG Energy Inc(NYSE:NRG)’s shares declined -3.15% to $20.30.

MGM Resorts International (MGM) has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for its innovative sustainability initiatives and commitment to alternative energy sources.

In 2014, MGM Resorts reached a major milestone in its commitment to environmental best practices. The company partnered with NRG Renew LLC, a wholly owned partner of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), the country’s largest independent power producers, to install a 6.4 MWdc (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) array on the rooftop of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, spanning 20 acres. This was the first project of its kind in Las Vegas, paving the way for large solar installations across the hospitality industry.

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates as a power company. The company provides electricity; system power, distributed generation, solar and wind products, backup generation, storage and distributed solar, demand response, energy efficiency, and on-site energy solutions; carbon administration and specialty services; and various energy services, such as operations, maintenance, technical, development, and asset administration services. It owns and operates about 52,000 MWs of generation.

United Continental Holdings Inc(NYSE:UAL)’s shares dropped -2.76% to $56.62.

United Airlines (UAL) declared that Gerald (Gerry) Laderman has been named acting chief financial officer. He succeeds John Rainey, who has resigned to become chief financial officer at PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Laderman, who has held legal and financial positions of increasing responsibility at the company for 27 years, will be responsible for the overall financial operations of the company, counting corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, fleet, procurement, internal audit and risk administration.

Laderman most has been senior vice president of finance, procurement and treasurer. While in this role, Laderman has done groundbreaking work in aircraft financing, counting leading the development of innovative debt structures, which have significantly lowered the cost of capital for the airline. Laderman has also led initiatives to maintain financial stability for the company during the turbulent times the airline industry has faced in the past.

United Continental Holdings, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, provides air transportation services in North America, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline operations, which use jet aircraft with at least 118 seats, and its regional operations.

 

At the end of Thursday’s trade, Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU)‘s shares dipped -3.61% to $4.54.

Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU), a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices, recently declared the availability of Tap Sports Football on the App Store and Google Play. Football fans build and manage a team of professional players, make planned decisions and compete against friends. Branded with the likeness of star quarterback Drew Brees, Tap Sports Football features all active players through Glu’s partnership with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).

Glu Mobile Inc. develops, publishes, and markets a portfolio of games for the smartphones and tablet devices users. The company offers free-to-play action, casual, racing, and sports genre mobile games. It creates games based on its own brands, counting Blood & Glory, Contract Killer, Deer Hunter, Diner Dash, Eternity Warriors, Frontline Commando, Gun Bros, Heroes of Destiny, Racing Rivals, and Tap Sports: Baseball, in addition to based on third-party licensed brands, such as Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Robocop: The Official Game, and Hercules: The Official Game. Glu Mobile Inc. markets, sells, and distributes its games primarily through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts worldwide.

Best Buy Co Inc(NYSE:BBY), ended its Thursday’s trading session with -2.48% loss, and closed at $31.43.

Best Buy is proud to declare the nationwide launch of Geek Squad Academy. Successfully introduced to Canada as a pilot program earlier this year, the success of Geek Squad Academy is in its partnerships with local non-profit organizations and schools to teach youth aged 10-14 years about the latest technology in a fun, interactive environment.

While attending a Geek Squad Academy, students become ‘Junior Agents’ to get hands-on experience with some of the newest and coolest technology. This exposure to technology has become a fundamental resource for recently’s youth, as 70% of Canada’s top jobs require tech-based skills. Learning how to be innovative, creative, and adaptive to technology will assist to set students up for success.

To coincide with recently’s launch, Best Buy Canada has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa to host the first Geek Squad Academy in Canada . In subsequent months, Geek Squad Academy will be enlisting Junior Agents from across Canada , with camps planned for St. Albert , Brantford , and Winnipeg .

Best Buy Co., Inc. operates as a retailer of technology products, services, and solutions in the United States and internationally. Its stores offer consumer electronics comprising primarily of television and home theaters; digital cameras and camcorders; DVD and Blu-ray players; portable electronics, such as MP3 devices, headphones and speakers, car stereo, navigation and satellite radio; and related accessories.

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