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Schwab Announces Its Fall Business Update

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Friday, October 4, 2019

The Charles Schwab Corporation announced today that it has scheduled a Fall Business Update for institutional investors on Friday, October 18th.

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  • The Charles Schwab Corporation announced today that it has scheduled a Fall Business Update for institutional investors on Friday, October 18th.
  • This Update, which will be held via webcast, is part of an ongoing series designed to help the investment community keep abreast of recent developments and managements strategic focus.
  • The program is scheduled to run from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PT, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Its banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender), provides banking and lending services and products.

McKesson and Augmedix Expand Collaboration to Enhance the Doctor-Patient Relationship

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

McKesson Corporation , which has been investing in technologies and services that create greater efficiencies for healthcare providers, announced an expansion to its collaboration with Augmedix .

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  • McKesson Corporation , which has been investing in technologies and services that create greater efficiencies for healthcare providers, announced an expansion to its collaboration with Augmedix .
  • Augmedix provides doctors with hardware (Smartphones or Google Glass), to securely livestream the clinic visit to its cloud-based platform.
  • We are truly excited about our growing relationship with McKesson and its continued support of technical initiatives in healthcare that are having a profound impact on the industry.
  • McKesson previously deployed Augmedix into six practices across the country in The US Oncology Network (The Network).

Wells Fargo Foundation and NFWF Grants Help Communities Prepare for Natural Disasters

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

They were awarded through the Resilient Communities Program , a $10 million, four-year initiative funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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  • They were awarded through the Resilient Communities Program , a $10 million, four-year initiative funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation.
  • Spruce Root will increase collaboration among tribal communities in southeast Alaska on using and preserving natural resources that are vital to Alaska Native and rural communities.
  • American Forests will accelerate resilience-focused forest restoration, engage vulnerable communities in managing wildfire risk, and train community leaders in Southern California.
  • Wells Fargo team members also actively support communities by donating more than 2 million hours of volunteer time in the last year.

eCOMM Merchant Solutions Launches a FinTech First for Ireland

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Today, eCOMM Merchant Solutions announced it is offering Instant Payments to its merchants in Ireland.

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  • Today, eCOMM Merchant Solutions announced it is offering Instant Payments to its merchants in Ireland.
  • That is why we have built this offering and why we pay the merchant a rebate every time they then spend their funds.
  • eCOMM Merchant Solutions enables its B2B customers to accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express payments.
  • eCOMM Merchant Solutions Limited is licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.

Following Strong Results, Schwab Advisor Services Expands Ad Campaign That Showcases Independent Advisors

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

The multi-format campaign showcases independent investment advisors from around the country and targets high-net-worth investors with a message about how the RIA model is closely aligned with the needs of high-net-worth investors.

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  • The multi-format campaign showcases independent investment advisors from around the country and targets high-net-worth investors with a message about how the RIA model is closely aligned with the needs of high-net-worth investors.
  • Our multi-channel campaign is our commitment to helping more investors understand the independent difference by showcasing our advisor clients and the values they live by: trust, accountability, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility.
  • Since the Independent Difference campaigns launch, weve seen increased interest in independent advisors among high-net-worth investors.
  • Schwab Advisor Services serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading, and support of Schwab.

Industry innovator, Brian Webster, joins SitusAMC as Director of Technology Partnerships

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SitusAMC announced today that Brian Webster has joined the firm as the Director of Technology Partnerships.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SitusAMC announced today that Brian Webster has joined the firm as the Director of Technology Partnerships.
  • In this role, Brian will be responsible for cultivating partnerships across the industry aimed at technology development and integration.
  • Webster joins SitusAMC from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where he led the home lending Strategy and Financial Reform group.
  • "We are fortunate to have someone of Brian's caliber and experience leading strategic technology partnerships at SitusAMC.

Toyota Names Kelly McNeff Vice President, Corporate Communications

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Effective immediately, Kelly McNeff has been named vice president, Corporate Communications for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).

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  • PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Effective immediately, Kelly McNeff has been named vice president, Corporate Communications for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).
  • In this role, McNeff will be responsible for leading internal and external communication activities, including executive, business and brand communications.
  • "Kelly is an accomplished leader in strategic communications and we look forward to having her join our team," said Scott Vazin, group vice president and chief communications officer for TMNA.
  • McNeff joins TMNA from McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 7 healthcare company, where she served as vice president of Transformation Communciations.

NextDecade Issues $15 Million in Common Stock to Bechtel at $7.08 Per Share

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that it has issued $15 million of common stock to an affiliate of Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals (Bechtel).

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  • NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that it has issued $15 million of common stock to an affiliate of Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals (Bechtel).
  • NextDecade issued the common stock to Bechtel at a price of $7.08 per share.
  • As part of these contracts, Bechtel had previously agreed to accept up to $15 million in NextDecade common stock in consideration for certain activities.
  • The share price was calculated in accordance with terms of the transaction with Bechtel.

In Conjunction With Chuck Schwab’s New Book “Invested,” Schwab Removes the Final Pricing Barrier to Investing Online by Eliminating U.S. Stock, ETF and Options Commissions

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

For more information on investing with Schwab, visit Why Schwab .

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  • For more information on investing with Schwab, visit Why Schwab .
  • Peter Crawford, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, provides additional perspective on todays announcement, including financial implications for the company, at: https://www.aboutschwab.com/cfo-commentary .
  • See the Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for Individual Investors dated October 7th, 2019 for full fee and commission schedules.
  • Schwab is a registered trademark of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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McKesson Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on October 30, 2019

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Monday, September 30, 2019

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) announced today that its second quarter fiscal 2020 financial results will be released before market open on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

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  • McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) announced today that its second quarter fiscal 2020 financial results will be released before market open on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
  • The company will host a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.
  • A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on McKessons Investor Relations website at http://investor.mckesson.com , along with the companys earnings press release, financial tables and slide presentation.
  • McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 7th on the FORTUNE 500, is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, healthcare technology, community oncology and specialty care.