U.S. Communications Stock News

Popular, Inc. announced on August 22, 2025, that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.75 per share, payable on October 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2025. This dividend increase highlights management's confidence in Popular's financial position and underlines its focus on delivering shareholder value through ongoing capital returns. Given this heightened commitment to shareholder returns, we'll now examine how the dividend decision...

If you have been following IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN), the company’s latest earnings announcement probably caught your eye. The firm reported a sweep of improvements compared to last year. Revenue for the full year leapt to $501 million from $187 million, and net income turned from a loss to a solid $86.9 million in the green. That shift from red to black, with positive earnings per share replacing last year’s losses, signals that something fundamental has changed in how this business is...

If you have been weighing your options with Western Union, now is a moment worth watching. The company just released second-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations and cut its full-year revenue and earnings targets. At the same time, Western Union is rolling out a new digital service in Peru, waiving transfer fees to capture remittance flows. Its CEO also recently joined a wave of insider buying, which suggests leadership still sees untapped value. This combination of mixed signals...

On August 20, 2025, CubeSmart and its operating partnership completed the sale of US$450 million in 5.125% senior notes due 2035, guaranteeing principal and interest payments, with net proceeds of about US$440.2 million expected to be used for repaying existing debt and general corporate purposes. This debt issuance signals a focused effort to strengthen CubeSmart's balance sheet and enhance long-term financial flexibility through proactive capital management. Now, we'll explore how...

Lyft (LYFT) just landed in the headlines thanks to a major deal in California, where lawmakers, Governor Newsom, and the company agreed to allow rideshare drivers to unionize without changing their independent contractor status. At the same time, legislators are backing bills to reduce insurance expenses for rideshare firms, paving the way for lower operating costs. For investors, these regulatory changes are intriguing because they touch on everything from Lyft’s labor costs to the...

Becton Dickinson (BDX) just released a quarterly earnings report that is getting a lot of attention from investors, especially those weighing what to do next with the stock. The headline number came in a bit soft, as revenue missed expectations, mainly because global research spending fell and tariffs pinched its research instruments and diagnostics divisions. On the other hand, BDX posted healthy year-over-year growth and kept its commitment to shareholders through buybacks and dividends...

When a big player like T-Mobile US (TMUS) drops a new business plan, it is worth paying attention, especially when that plan combines features like intelligent network performance, built-in security, and seamless satellite coverage. The newly announced SuperMobile is more than a tweak to existing offerings; it is T-Mobile’s way of signaling to both enterprise customers and investors that the company intends to lead the next wave of connectivity solutions. With Delta Air Lines and Axis Energy...

If you’re wondering what to do next with shares of Alphabet (GOOGL), there’s a lot to unpack right now. Alphabet has been everywhere this month, announcing fresh hardware at the recent Pixel launch, expanding AI-powered Google services into defense and government applications, and rolling out new partnerships that deeply weave Gemini AI into the company’s core and emerging businesses. These announcements carry weight, as they show not just a steady pace but a real escalation in the ways...

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) just handed investors a set of first-quarter earnings figures that are hard to ignore. With both revenue and net income showing solid jumps from last year, the latest report has sparked new conversations about where the stock could be headed next. For investors who have been wondering whether to hold steady or make a move, this earnings update may feel like the kind of catalyst that tips the scales in one direction or another. So far this year, Alibaba's...

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency granted CVR Energy’s subsidiary, Wynnewood Refining Company, waivers for Renewable Fuel Standard compliance from 2017 through 2024, covering more than 400 million renewable fuel credits. This regulatory change could substantially reduce CVR Energy’s financial obligations related to renewable fuel credits and ease compliance challenges for the company. We'll explore how these EPA waivers could reshape CVR Energy's future compliance costs and...

If you have been watching Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) lately, today's news probably caught your eye. The company delivered a one-two punch at the European Society of Cardiology Congress by presenting fresh real-world evidence for Camzyos in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and, just days earlier, announcing a Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for its innovative lung cancer drug, izalontamab brengitecan. Both developments showcase Bristol-Myers Squibb's progress in strengthening its...

Olin reported a second-quarter 2025 net loss of US$1.3 million, or a penny per share, while posting a 6.9% year-over-year revenue increase that surpassed expectations, primarily driven by strong military sales and project revenues in its Winchester segment. Despite the loss, Olin maintained a disciplined capital allocation approach and provided a confident EBITDA outlook for the third quarter, highlighting resilience amid challenging markets. We’ll now explore how Olin’s Winchester segment...

In recent weeks, Pilgrim's Pride has faced renewed scrutiny after agreeing to pay a US$41.5 million settlement related to allegations of poultry price manipulation between 2012 and 2018, while also reporting solid second-quarter 2025 financial results with both revenue and earnings exceeding last year's figures. This period also saw industry sentiment pressured by a key peer's disappointing earnings, highlighting rising commodity input costs across the food sector and prompting concerns that...

If you are following Five9 (FIVN), you probably noticed the recent headlines about its enterprise recognition and collaboration in the healthcare space. This month, Five9 drew industry attention after being spotlighted in Opus Research’s Intelliview Report for its capabilities in conversational AI and operational excellence, specifically for regulated sectors. At the same time, the company launched Five9 Fusion for Epic, bringing advanced contact center features directly into healthcare...

On July 31, Mettler-Toledo International reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with both adjusted EPS and revenue coming in above forecasts and the company projecting full-year adjusted EPS between US$42.10 and US$42.60. Analyst consensus has recently shifted to a more positive stance, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s performance after its upbeat results and improved outlook. We'll explore how Mettler-Toledo’s raised full-year outlook and...

In the past quarter, Rollins reported second-quarter revenues of US$1 billion, a 12.1% increase year over year, fueled by 7.3% organic growth and 44 acquisitions completed in 2024. An interesting aspect is Rollins' integration of new technologies and a proprietary support system to boost operational efficiency and enhance customer retention across its expanding global footprint. We’ll examine how Rollins’ operational improvements and acquisition-driven expansion could influence its...

If you own or are thinking about buying shares of VICI Properties (VICI), the company’s latest quarterly performance is the kind of event that gets your attention. Reporting Q2 revenues up 4.6% from last year and a net income jump of nearly 17%, the real estate investment trust is sending a strong signal about the resilience and earning power of its hospitality and entertainment portfolio. Add to that a wave of reiterated positive outlooks from major analysts, and it is clear why this result...

HubSpot (HUBS) just posted quarterly results that have people talking, with new highs in user engagement and a strong boost in customer sign-ups. The real eye-catcher is the surge in subscription revenues, up 19% year over year. This indicates that its AI-driven features are resonating with businesses. Growth was not just about more users either, as core products like Sales Hub and Service Hub saw waves of upgrades thanks to clever AI integrations. This pickup comes after a year where...

Unum Group recently reported second-quarter 2025 results, with operating net income of US$2.07 per share falling short of analyst estimates due to segment weaknesses, though the company maintained strong liquidity and a robust capital ratio. Despite a history of strong financial fundamentals and ongoing share buybacks, growing analyst concerns about slowing earnings growth and a recent sell rating have shifted market sentiment. We'll examine how Unum's lower-than-expected earnings and...

Marzetti reported its fourth quarter 2025 earnings, with sales reaching US$475.43 million compared to US$452.83 million a year earlier, while net income declined to US$32.53 million from US$34.83 million for the same period last year. The results highlight that although Marzetti achieved higher revenues, profitability decreased, reflecting the effects of margin pressure or increased costs that could influence future business expectations. We'll examine how the combination of rising sales and...

If you have been eyeing Zoom Communications (ZM), this week’s earnings and product updates might feel like the moment you have been waiting for. Zoom just turned in stronger than expected profits for the second quarter, accompanied by a raised outlook for full-year 2026. This is a confident signal from management that they see more growth ahead. On top of this, the fresh rollout of AI-powered features such as Zoom Virtual Agent for Phone, the new Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI Companion tools...

If you are watching Edison International (EIX), you probably noticed the new round of preferred and trust preference dividends just announced by the board. On the surface, recurring payouts signal financial stability; however, the news has taken on more weight as it arrives alongside increasing market chatter about EIX’s heavy debt load and deteriorating financial metrics. Concerns about rising net debt, weak interest coverage, and ongoing struggles to convert profits into real cash have...

Campbell's (CPB) is on investors’ radars this week as Wall Street analysts have collectively taken a step back in their outlook. The buzz comes from a recent round of downward revisions in the company's earnings estimates for the upcoming quarter, capped off by a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating. While expectations for modest revenue growth remain, the forecasted decline in earnings is difficult to ignore and frames the next earnings report as a key event for shareholders trying to gauge...

Kemper reported its most recent quarterly results, showing revenue growth of 8.4% year on year but missing analyst estimates on both earnings per share and book value per share. This underperformance compared to expectations drew investor attention to the company's earnings trajectory despite revenue growth, highlighting pressures in profitability and asset values. We'll assess how this revenue growth alongside weaker profitability numbers could affect the long-term investment narrative for...