Debt and equities
Xcel Energy Inc., Minneapolis, announced that its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Co. closed on an offering of $100 million of 4.5 percent first-mortgage bonds due August 15, 2041.
New Business
Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, has created a partnership with silver-zinc battery manufacturer ZPower to create a first-of-its-kind rechargeable battery and recharging system that will be used with Starkey hearing aids.
UnitedHealth Group Inc., Minnetonka, announced that its UnitedHealthcare business has introduced a secure, online electronic bill payment service that enables consumers to pay their medical bills and manage their health care claims and related expenses from one location. The MyClaims Manager service will be available to UnitedHealthcare's more than 21 million plan participants nationwide.
