On Friday, Shares of Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS), lost - 2.48% to $42.51.
Zoetis Inc, declared that it has been named among the top ten on Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” list for the second successive year. The publication selects the top 100 companies in the U.S. that have demonstrated their commitment to progressive workplace programs such as flexibility, advancement, paid family leave and childcare.
“Zoetis is honored to once again be named one of Working Mother magazine’s top ten companies for working moms,” said Roxanne Lagano, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Zoetis. “Zoetis is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone can balance their work and life responsibilities. We are proud to be recognized for our leadership in establishing policies, programs and a corporate culture that supports not only working mothers, but all colleagues.”
Zoetis ranked highly by Working Mother for its benefits and work-life programs, health and wellness offerings, back-up child care, employee discounts, paid time off, leaves of absence, adoption assistance and tuition aid programs. Zoetis was also acknowledged for its Women’s Council networking group in the U.S., a grass-roots organization of about 500 members who share best practices on issues such as work-life balance and financial planning for families.
Zoetis Inc. is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicines and vaccines, with a focus on both livestock and companion animals. The Company markets products across four regions: the United States, Europe/Africa/Middle East, Canada/Latin America and Asia/Pacific; eight species: the livestock species of cattle, swine, poultry, sheep and fish, and the companion animal species of dogs, cats and horses, and five product categories: anti-infectives, vaccines, parasiticides, medicated feed additives and other pharmaceutical products.
Shares of Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS), declined - 0.42% to $26.19, during its last trading session.
Masco Corporation, declared that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.095 per common share, payable on November 9, 2015, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2015.
Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands comprises Behr paint; Delta and Hansgrohe faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid and Merillat cabinets; Milgard windows and doors; and HotSpring spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit masco.com.
Masco Corporation manufactures, distributes and installs home improvement and building products. The Company’s segments comprise Cabinets and Related Products, Plumbing Products, Installation and Other Services, Decorative Architectural Products and Other Specialty Products. Its Cabinets and Related Products comprises assembled kitchen and bath cabinets, and home office workstations, entertainment centers, storage products; bookcases, and kitchen utility products. Its Plumbing Products comprise faucets, plumbing fittings and valves, showerheads and hand showers, bathtubs and shower enclosures, toilets and spas.
At the end of Friday’s trade, Shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM), remained flat at $70.55.
Akamai Technologies, released its Second Quarter, 2015 State of the Internet Report. Based on data gathered from the Akamai Intelligent Platform™, the report provides insight into key global statistics such as connection speeds, broadband adoption metrics, notable Internet disruptions and IPv4 exhaustion and IPv6 implementation.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud services for delivering, optimizing and securing online content and business applications. Its solutions comprise delivery of conventional content on Websites, tools that support the delivery and operation of cloud-based applications, in addition to security solutions, and live and on-demand streaming video capabilities.
Finally, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (NASDAQ:CTSH), ended its last trade with remained flat at $ 61.29.
Cognizant (CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, recently declared that Zein Abdalla has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Abdalla was most recently President of PepsiCo, Inc., a leading global food, snack and beverage company, from September 2012 through his retirement in December 2014.
Francisco D’Souza, Cognizant Chief Executive Officer, said, “Zein Abdalla is a highly qualified and practiced executive, a true global citizen who throughout his career has led and shaped large scale operations across the world. The global perspective he has gained building businesses across developed, developing and emerging markets will assist shape Cognizant’s future. We are happy to welcome Zein to our Board of Directors.”
Mr. Abdalla, 57, was identified following a search by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Cognizant Board. In connection with the appointment, Mr. Abdalla will also serve on the Company’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Abdalla will serve as a Board member until the Company’s annual stockholders’ meeting in 2016. He has no direct or indirect relationship with Cognizant or its auxiliaries and is considered an independent director.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a provider of information technology (IT), consulting and business process services. The Company operates in four segments: Financial Services segment, which comprise banking and insurance; Healthcare segment, which comprises healthcare and life sciences, and Manufacturing/Retail/Logistics segment, which comprises manufacturing and logistics; retail, travel and hospitality, and consumer goods and Other segment, which comprises Communications, Manufacturing/Retail/Logistics, and High Technology.
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