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--- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) opened Wednesday at $29.09 per share on trading volume of 334,964 shares.
In a press release out on June 24, 2009 -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vermilion Energy Trust, under which Vermilion will purchase Marathon's wholly owned subsidiary, Marathon International Petroleum Hibernia Limited, which holds Marathon's 18.5 percent interest in the Corrib natural gas development offshore Ireland. The companies expect to close the transaction, subject to Government and regulatory approvals, during the second half of 2009.
About Marathon Oil Corporation
Marathon is an integrated international energy company engaged in exploration and production; oil sands mining; integrated gas; and refining, marketing and transportation operations. Marathon, which is based in Houston, has principal operations in the United States, Angola, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Indonesia, Libya, Norway and the United Kingdom. Marathon is the fourth largest United States-based integrated oil company and the nation's fifth largest refiner.
--- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) opened Wednesday at $12.91 per share on trading volume of 5,200,000 shares.
In a press release out on Jun 24, 2009 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced it has joined the MIT Media Lab as a Consortium Sponsor, further strengthening EMC's longstanding commitment to technology innovation and university research and collaboration. EMC's sponsorship is one of numerous initiatives for EMC Research Cambridge - the company's newly-established research presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts focused on accelerating emerging technology innovation and product development and advancing EMC's deep relationships with university research and startup communities in the Boston area.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at www.EMC.com.
--- General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) opened Wednesday at $11.77 per share on trading volume of 9,750,000 shares.
In a press release out on Jun 24, 2009 -- Marking a significant step forward in the use of cleaner coal technology to help meet the country's future energy requirements, the first major pieces of equipment have arrived at Duke Energy's Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycle (IGCC) plant in Edwardsport, Ind. Using GE IGCC technology, the plant is expected to be the largest cleaner coal IGCC facility of its type in the world when it is complete.
About GE Energy
GE Energy (www.ge.com/energy) is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2008 revenue of $29.3 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. Numerous GE Energy products are certified under ecomagination, GE's corporate-wide initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges.
About GE
GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.
--- IBM (NYSE: IBM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) opened Wednesday at $105.39 per share on trading volume of 631,984 shares.
In a press release out on June 24, 2009 -- Enterprise 2.0 Conference - IBM (NYSE: IBM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced that a new service, Virtual Collaboration for Lotus Sametime, is now available. The service allows Lotus Sametime users to set up and use virtual meeting spaces securely behind-the-firewall with avatars.
About IBM
IBM is in the forefront in exploring virtual worlds. IBM researchers, consultants, and developers worldwide are developing and providing new ways of learning, collaborating and doing business in virtual worlds. IBM is helping clients to develop their virtual world strategies, and is providing them with offerings that enable adopters to better collaborate. In addition, IBM is leading an initiative to help improve compatibility between disparate virtual worlds. IBM also uses virtual worlds to conduct research, host events, and to welcome new employees.
--- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) opened Wednesday at $24.83 per share on trading volume of 3,310,000 shares.
In a press release out on Jun 24, 2009 -- AT&T* announced today it has entered into an agreement with Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), to jointly market and sell to utility companies smart grid sensor devices that are certified on AT&T's wireless data network. Utilities can now receive real-time system performance data to efficiently operate their electric grids, reduce the need for on-site inspections, and identify and solve problems that could cause outages or increase system energy losses.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T a"eDIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
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