During Tuesday’s trade, Shares of Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT), gained 0.50% to $77.05.
Medtronic (MDT) declared that 12 people representing 11 countries will be honored with the 2015 Bakken Invitation Award, which recognizes people who have overcome health challenges with the assist of medical technology and are making outstanding contributions of service, volunteerism and leadership.
From educating students in East Africa and supporting a heart hospital in Nepal, to establishing a foster care organization in Spain and assisting the homeless in Minneapolis, the 2015 Bakken Invitation Award Honorees use their “extra life” to support communities all over the world.
As part of the award, each Honoree nominates a charity to receive a $20,000 grant from Medtronic Philanthropy. The Honorees also travel to Hawaii in 2016 for a community service and celebration event where they meet Medtronic co-founder and program inspiration, Earl Bakken.
Medtronic plc manufactures and sells device-based medical therapies worldwide. The company’s Cardiac and Vascular Group segment offers pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, AF products, diagnostics and monitoring devices, and remote monitoring and patient-centered software; and heart valves, percutaneous coronary intervention stent products, surgical valve replacement and repair products, endovascular stent grafts, and peripheral vascular intervention products.
Shares of Statoil ASA(ADR) (NYSE:STO), inclined 2.77% to $14.45, during its current trading session.
The shares purchased by DNB on behalf of Statoil ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE:STO) on the 10th of December 2015 for use in the group’s Share Saving Plan have on the 14 December 2015 been distributed to the employees in accordance with their savings amount.
Following this, the share saving plan has 11,009,183 shares.
As participants in the share saving plan, the primary insiders below have been allocated shares at an average price of NOK 135.
Statoil ASA, an energy company, engages in the exploration, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of petroleum and petroleum-derived products in Norway and internationally. The company operates through Development and Production Norway; Development and Production International; Marketing, Processing and Renewable Energy; and Other segments. It is involved in the development and production of oil and gas through owning exploration licenses in Norway, North America, South America and sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Asia, and the Oceania.
Finally, Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), gained 1.70%, and is now trading at $8.98.
Barnes & Noble, declared a major donation to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in both New York City and Reno, NV. The combined donation features more than $350,000 worth of merchandise, comprising 22 pallets and about 10,000 units of products at each location. The donation comprises a handpicked selection of books, puzzles, plush toys, board games, electronic games, infant toys and many more fun and educational toys and games.
“Barnes & Noble is thrilled to continue its support of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation with this donation, which will hopefully make the holidays extra special for families who are less fortunate this year,” said Ron Boire, Chief Executive Officer at Barnes & Noble. “Our booksellers in New York City, Reno and throughout the country are excited about this donation because they know it will make a big impact in the communities they serve every day.”
Barnes & Noble donated to the New York City Toys for Tots foundation on Wednesday, December 9, with all of the products coming from the Barnes & Noble Distribution Center in Monroe, NJ. A team of Marines was on hand to unload the truck at a Marine base in Brooklyn, where it was quickly categorized and sent out to charities and families in need across the city. “Once again Barnes & Noble has come through to support us in a big way. This donation will assist us in our mission to ensure that every child in New York City has a book or a toy under the tree this holiday season,” said Staff Sergeant Juan C. Corrales, Coordinator Toys for Tots, NYC.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. retails books, textbooks, magazines, newspapers, and other contents in the United States. It sells trade books, counting hardcover and paperback consumer titles; mass market paperbacks, such as mystery, romance, science fiction, and other fiction; children’s books; eBooks and other digital content; textbooks and course-related materials; NOOK and related accessories; bargain books; gifts; emblematic apparel and gifts; school and dorm supplies; café products and services; educational toys and games; and music and movies.
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