On Wednesday, Shares of MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), gained 3.91% to $91.20.
MasterCard Incorporated, has partnered with acclaimed restaurateur and chef Marcus Samuelsson to bring Qkr! with MasterPass to the first restaurant location in the United States. The Qkr! with MasterPass app will be accessible to patrons of Samuelsson’s newest spot, Streetbird Rotisserie – a casual kitchenette featuring its namesake ‘bird’ with complementary dishes reflecting Marcus’ multicultural upbringing from Ethiopia to Sweden, as well as a design inspired by the era of 70s to 90s hip hop and street culture.
Customers who download the Qkr! app from their Android or iOS device will have a faster and more convenient way to not only order their meal in advance, but also pay right from their phone. A dedicated pick-up spot inside the location will assist them get in and out quickly. Soon patrons will also be able to order delivery through the Qkr! app, as well.
The app is powered by MasterPass, a digital platform from MasterCard that safely stores payment information in one convenient and secure location and that can be used across connected devices. The app is now accessible for Streetbird Rotisserie diners to download from the App Store or Google Play.
MasterCard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company facilitates the processing of payment transactions, counting authorization, clearing, and settlement, in addition to delivers related products and services.
Shares of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK), gained 3.39% to $42.43, during its last trading session.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, stated first quarter net income applicable to common shareholders of $766 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share. In the first quarter of 2014, net income applicable to common shareholders was $661 million, or $0.57 per diluted per common share. In the fourth quarter of 2014, net income applicable to common shareholders was $209 million, or $0.18 per diluted common share, or $667 million, or $0.58 per diluted common share, adjusted for litigation expense, restructuring charges and the benefit of a tax carryback claim.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, an investment company, provides financial products and services to institutions, corporations, and high net worth individuals in the United States and internationally.
At the end of Wednesday’s trade, Shares of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN), gained 3.34% to $21.01.
Patterson-UTI Energy, declared that its partner, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC, has reached an contract with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to resolve formerly revealed allegations that originated from claims from field-based employees a number of years ago. Rather than pursuing costly litigation to dispute past claims, the Company’s leadership team chose to work with the Commission to institute additional human resources best practices and enter into a no-fault $12.26 million settlement. The settlement terms were approved by a federal judge on April 17, 2015. The Company encourages those who are eligible to submit claims to take part in the settlement when they receive notice from the settlement administrator in about 60 days.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., through its auxiliaries, provides onshore contract drilling services to major and independent oil and natural gas operators in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Contract Drilling, Pressure Pumping, and Oil and Natural Gas.
Finally, McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), ended its last trade with 3.13% gain, and closed at $97.84.
McDonald’s Corporation, declared results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
First quarter results comprised of:
- Global comparable sales decrease of 2.3%, reflecting negative guest traffic in all major segments
- Merged revenues decrease of 11% (1% in constant currencies)
- Merged operating income decrease of 28% (20% in constant currencies) due to weaker operating performance and $195 million of planned charges related to restaurant closings and other administration actions
- Diluted earnings per share of $0.84, a decrease of 31% (23% in constant currencies), which comprises planned charges totaling $0.17 per share and a negative foreign currency translation influence of $0.09 per share. In constant currencies and not taking into account the planned charges, earnings per share reduced $0.11 or 9%
- Return of $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
McDonald’s Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the United States, Europe, the Asia/Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. The company’s restaurants offer various food products, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages.
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