On Wednesday, Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD)’s shares declined -2.29% to $23.88.
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) declared that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:00 am. Eastern time.
During the conference call, the Company’s officers will review first quarter performance, talk about recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. originates, attains, finances, and manages commercial mortgage loans, other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments in the United States and Europe.
Berry Plastics Group Inc (NYSE:BERY)’s shares dropped -2.25% to $34.80.
Berry Plastics Group Inc (BERY) will report its second quarter fiscal 2015 results on Friday, May 1, 2015, before trading starts on the New York Stock Exchange. At 10 a.m. Eastern Time on that day, Berry Plastics will hold its regular quarterly conference call on the Company’s results and performance.
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials in North America and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Rigid Open Top, Rigid Closed Top, Engineered Materials, and Flexible Packaging.
At the end of Wednesday’s trade, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH)‘s shares dipped -2.17% to $117.32.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) stated first quarter results, highlighted by accelerating growth, comprising execution and strong operating performance in businesses across the Company.
“We are working to create more effective and more modern approaches to accessing and delivering health care. We are gratified with the market response to our efforts, providing us opportunities to serve more people, in more ways,” said Stephen J. Hemsley, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group.
The Company anticipates 2015 revenues of about $143 billion, an raise of $2 billion from the previous outlook, due to stronger business growth in the first quarter. Earnings are now predictable to be in a range of $6.15 to $6.30 per share, an raise from the preceding outlook of $6.00 to $6.25 per share, despite absorbing about $0.10 per share from the projected combination with Catamaran Corporation, counting transaction costs and the effect of moderated share repurchase activity.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a diversified health and well-being company in the United States. The company’s United Healthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employers, small businesses, and individuals; and health care coverage, and health and well-being services to individuals aged 50 and older addressing their needs for preventive and acute health care services.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), ended its Wednesday’s trading session with -2.16% loss, and closed at $4.08.
As part of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) ‘s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 16,028 associates in Louisiana for the pay period starting April 4th. With the raises, associates earn at least $1.75 an hour above the federal and state minimum wage. The new full-time average hourly wage in Louisiana is now $12.89.
This is the first company-wide raise in wages since its declarement in February to provide even more opportunity for its workers. As of April 4th, all Walmart associates earn at least $9 per hour and by February 2016 all current associates will earn at least $10 per hour. Walmart is also raising the floor and ceiling of its in-store pay bands in most stores and is providing raises to associates earning at the maximum of their pay band.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates retail stores in various formats worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. It operates discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, home improvement stores, specialty electronics stores, restaurants, apparel stores, drug stores, and convenience stores, in addition to retail Websites, such as walmart.com and samsclub.co
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