On Friday, Shares of Southern Company (NYSE:SO), lost -1.41% to $41.98.
Georgia Power declared that the company’s East Region has received a 2015 STEM Education Award in the Corporate Outreach category from the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative. The STEM Education Awards were created to recognize and celebrate outreach programs for outstanding efforts and achievement in supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, education in Georgia.
“We are committed to advancing education throughout the state and creating opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math excellence,” said Fran Forehand, vice president of Georgia Power’s East Region. “This award recognizes our team in Augusta and the surrounding areas as part of a statewide network of employees that work to support initiatives that empower students for successful careers in energy, technology, and related fields.”
Georgia Power’s East Region has implemented local education and workforce development programs which focus on raising career awareness and building education programs, as well developing initiatives that assist establish a pipeline of qualified workers. Since inception, thousands of students have taken part in Georgia Power’s programs. These efforts have been supported by hundreds of company volunteers.
The Southern Company, together with its auxiliaries, operates as a public electric utility company. It is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity through coal, nuclear, oil and gas, and hydro resources in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), declined -1.50% to $63.89, during its last trading session.
Sam’s Club®, the warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., declared its new Auto Buying Program, which provides guaranteed savings off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) on new cars and access to exclusive member savings on used cars.
The all-new Auto Buying Program, now powered by TrueCar, is the latest way Sam’s Club is increasing the value of membership by assisting members take the hassle out of car buying.
At launch, Sam’s Club members will have access to more than 10,000 TrueCar Certified Dealers nationwide – more than three times the nearest competitor in the warehouse club channel.
According to a recent survey by J.D. Power and Associates, two-thirds of Millennials believe that buying a car is one of the most intimidating purchases they can make, with more than half saying that negotiating a car purchase is worse than a trip to the dentist.
By empowering members with critical pricing information before purchase, the Sam’s Club Auto Buying Program improves the entire car-buying experience. Members simply access SamsClub.com/auto from their computer or smartphone, enter their location and desired type of car, and see what others in their market paid for the car they want, then browse pricing information from local dealers. Once members are satisfied with their choice, they print their Guaranteed Savings Certificate or bring it on their mobile device to the selected TrueCar Certified Dealer to finalize the purchase.
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.com.
Finally, BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT), ended its last trade with -1.67% loss, and closed at $35.87.
Robert W. Baird upgraded shares of BB&T Corporation from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a report issued on Wednesday morning, The Fly reports. They presently have $40.00 price objective on the stock. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.
BB&T Corporation operates as a financial holding company that provides various banking and trust services for retail and commercial clients. It operates in six segments: Community Banking, Residential Mortgage Banking, Dealer Financial Services, Specialized Lending, Insurance Services, and Financial Services.
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