On Friday, in the course of current trade, Shares of Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation (NYSE:NOR), dropped -3.31%, and is now trading at $1.75.

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, declared that its Board of Directors has designated Richard B. Evans to serve as the Chairman of the Company`s Board of Directors. Mr. Evans has more than 40 years in the aluminum industry, having served in senior administration positions at Rio Tinto, Alcan and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical. His executive administration experience encompasses engineering, operations, finance, sales and strategy. The Company also declared that the Board of Directors designated its former Board Chairman, William H. Brooks, to serve as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Brooks formerly served as Chairman of the Board from March 2008 to May 2015.

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation produces and sells primary aluminum and rolled aluminum coils in the United States. The company’s Bauxite segment mines, produces, and sells bauxite used for alumina production.

During an Afternoon trade, Shares of Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:HIG),dipped -0.65%, and is now trading at $ 41.07.

Hartford Financial Services Group has joined the TrustedChoice.com commercial insurance platform in an effort to further support the growth of independent agents. The Trusted Choice website assists connect consumers who are shopping for insurance with a local independent agent who can assist them choose the right insurance coverage for their business.

“Independent agents are key trusted advisors in assisting prepare and protect small business owners from the unpredictable,” said Stephanie Bush, senior vice president of Small Commercial insurance at The Hartford. “Independent agents are fundamental to our business and we continuously look for ways to assist them grow.”

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., through its auxiliaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers primarily in the United States. The company’s Commercial Lines segment offers workers compensation, property, automobile, marine, umbrella, liability, and livestock coverage’s, in addition to customized insurance products and risk administration services, counting professional liability, bond, and specialty casualty coverage’s.

Shares of Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (NYSE:RAX), during its Friday’s current trading session fell -3.85%, and is now trading at $ 40.22.

Rackspace Hosting was named the first Hosting Partner to win the Spirit of Excellence award at the Magento Imagine conference last month. The Spirit of Excellence award is Magento’s highest partner honor and is distributed based on numerous judging criteria counting, client satisfaction, the overall quality of deployments, and innovation within the Magento Enterprise ecosystem.

Rackspace Hosting, Inc., through its auxiliaries, provides cloud computing services and managing Web-based IT systems for small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises worldwide.

Finally, Ascena Retail Group Inc (NASDAQ:ASNA), lost -2.52% Friday, hitting its highest level.

Ascena Retail Group declared the grand opening of its newest location in Miami. The new retail store brings amazing spring styles, exclusive designer collaborations and smart style solutions to community shoppers, who can also consult expert associates for personalized wardrobe advice. To celebrate, the store located at Fontainbleau Square is offering customers a free gift with every purchase (while supplies last).

“We are thrilled to be part of the Miami business community, and play an important role in the lives of the women who live here,” says Terri Lennox, dressbarn District Sales Leader. “We want to be the go-to destination for stylish women who want value-minded fashion, ideas and inspiration. Stop by and see what’s in store!”

Ascena Retail Group, Inc., through its auxiliaries, operates as a specialty retailer of apparel for women, and tween girls and boys. It operates through five segments: Justice, Lane Bryant, maurices, dressbarn, and Catherines segments. The company offers apparel, accessories, footwear, intimates, wear-to-work, and casual sportswear; and lifestyle products, such as bedroom furnishings and electronics, in addition to social occasion apparel, career wear, dressy apparel, and active wear.

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