A leading global payment service provider, The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), on May 28, 2014, declared the introduction of a new website in Nigeria. The launch in Nigeria demonstrates the first receive-enabled Western Union web site, worldwide. The senior vice president and general manager of Western Union Digital, Khalid Fellahi, commented that the company while improving its network is also enhancing consumer access to its services globally. The Nigeria launch supports Western Union’s international retail Agent system, and is a part of the company’s multi-channel customer experience as well, added Fellahi. The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) net profit margin is 14.20% and weekly performance is 2.73%. On last trading day company shares ended up $16.17. Analysts mean target price for the company is $17.89. The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 0.73%.
On May 28, Joseph A. DePaulo, Executive Vice President of Banking and Finance, has informed SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) of his decision to terminate his employment effective June 13, 2014 for “Good Reason,” pursuant to the terms of the Company’s existing Executive Severance Plan for Senior Officers. Mr. DePaulo has submitted his resignation as a member of the board of directors of the Company and Sallie Mae Bank, effective immediately. As a result, Mr. DePaulo will not stand for reelection to the board of directors of the Company. SLM Corp (NASDAQ:SLM) shares advanced 0.47% in last trading session and ended the day on $8.61. Gross Margin is 65.80% and its return on assets is 1.00 %. SLM Corp (NASDAQ:SLM) quarterly performance is 1.29%.
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) EVP John D. Hayes sold 39,265 shares of American Express Company stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.16, for a total transaction of $3,579,397.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 47,580 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,337,393. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) shares moved up 0.24% in last trading session and was closed at $91.50, while trading in range of $ 90.89 – $91.68. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) year to date (YTD) performance is 1.36%.
Qiwi PLC (NASDAQ:QIWI) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 27th, American Banking News reports. Investors of record on Monday, June 2nd will be paid a dividend of 0.29 per share on Wednesday, June 4th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.60. Qiwi PLC (NASDAQ:QIWI) ended the last trading day at $42.25. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 6.12% and price to cash ratio as 10.48. Qiwi PLC (NASDAQ:QIWI) showed a negative weekly performance of -5.25%.
On May 23, Ezcorp Inc (NASDAQ:EZPW) was upgraded by equities researchers at Sidoti from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. EZCORP Inc (NASDAQ:EZPW) weekly performance is -5.20%. On last trading day company shares ended up $12.22. Analysts mean target price for the company is $13.00. EZCORP Inc (NASDAQ:EZPW) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 9.52%.