U.S. Telecom Services and Carriers Stock News

Xcel Energy (XEL) is back on investors’ radar after its recent share price move, with the stock posting a small gain over the past week and modest growth over the past month. See our latest analysis for Xcel Energy. That recent uptick comes after a mixed year for the share price, with a 90 day share price return of a 6.4% decline but a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.9%, suggesting sentiment has improved even as short term momentum has softened. If Xcel’s move has you thinking about...

Kinetik Holdings Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors approved a higher quarterly cash dividend of US$0.81 per share, or US$3.24 on an annualized basis, payable on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026. This marks about a 4% increase over the prior quarter’s payout and reflects how Kinetik’s capital recycling and expansion projects are supporting continued dividend growth. We’ll now look at how this latest 4% dividend increase shapes Kinetik...

Why Aptiv’s Versigent spin and CES showing have investors watching the stock Aptiv (APTV) is back in focus after its CES 2026 technology showcase and fresh leadership appointments tied to the planned tax free spin off of its Electrical Distribution Systems business, Versigent. See our latest analysis for Aptiv. Despite Aptiv’s CES 2026 exposure and progress on the Versigent spin, recent trading has been softer, with a 30 day share price return of 3.43% decline and a 90 day share price return...

In late January 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. reported record open interest of over 114 million futures and options contracts across its global markets, alongside strong growth in commodities and energy products. Around the same time, ICE launched its Reddit Signals and Sentiment service, using AI to turn millions of Reddit discussions into structured, real-time and historical market signals for investors. We’ll now examine how ICE’s record derivatives activity and its new Reddit...

Robert Half (RHI) has just reported Q4 2025 results, with revenue and earnings topping Wall Street forecasts even though both metrics were below the levels reported in the prior year. See our latest analysis for Robert Half. The earnings beat and management’s talk of an inflection point have been followed by a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 30 day share price return of 26.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.27% decline. Short term momentum is picking up while longer term holders...

TELUS and RingCentral (RNG) are expanding their collaboration to embed a broad set of AI tools into TELUS Business Connect, drawing investor attention to how AI driven communications might influence RingCentral’s long term role in cloud telephony. See our latest analysis for RingCentral. RingCentral’s latest AI partnership news arrives after a weaker run, with a 90 day share price return of a 13.56% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 25.67% loss, suggesting momentum has been...

Why Progress Software Stock Is on Investors’ Radar Progress Software (PRGS) has drawn attention after recent trading, with the share price around $40.92 and a 1 day return of 3%, while longer term returns over the past year remain negative. For investors, the mix of modest annual revenue growth of about 1% and net income growth around 10%, along with a value score of 4 and an estimated intrinsic discount above 50%, raises questions about how the market is currently weighing its AI focused...

PHINIA Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors approved an over 11% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.30 per common share and reported completing repurchases of 9,779,622 shares for US$436 million under its existing buyback program, while also raising total repurchase authorization to US$750 million on January 29, 2026. By simultaneously lifting its dividend and expanding its buyback capacity, PHINIA is emphasizing cash returns to shareholders and signaling management...

Hilton Worldwide Holdings recently reached a milestone by opening its 9,000th hotel, after adding 199 properties in the third quarter and achieving net unit growth of 6.5%, while planning to return US$3.30 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends in 2025. The company is also broadening its luxury and lifestyle footprint and launching the Outset Collection to attract independent hotels, underscoring an effort to widen its global brand appeal and revenue sources. We will now...

Virtu Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:VIRT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.24 per share on the 16th of March...

Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation's ( NYSE:BIPC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same...

The board of Sensata Technologies Holding plc ( NYSE:ST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 25th of...

We wouldn't blame Cloudflare, Inc. ( NYSE:NET ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Carl...

Origin Bancorp, Inc.'s ( NYSE:OBK ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 27th of February. This...

Readers hoping to buy FS Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FSBW ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

The federal government has introduced a new policy restricting large institutional investors from buying existing single family homes. Invitation Homes (NYSE:INVH) is responding by putting greater emphasis on developing build to rent single family communities. The policy directly affects the company’s traditional acquisition model and could reshape how it grows its rental portfolio. For investors watching NYSE:INVH, this is a material policy shock to a business that has been closely...

Burlington Stores (BURL) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock modestly higher over the past 3 months, while month and 1-year returns stayed relatively muted in comparison. See our latest analysis for Burlington Stores. At a share price of US$295.86, Burlington Stores has recently seen a 7.11% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.2% suggests momentum has been steady rather than fast building. If this kind of steady move in retail...

FirstSun Capital Bancorp (FSUN) is back in focus after fourth quarter results topped analyst expectations, along with updated 2026 guidance and ongoing merger integration work that is shaping how investors assess the stock. See our latest analysis for FirstSun Capital Bancorp. The recent Q4 earnings beat and progress on the First Foundation merger have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 18.03% and a 30 day share price return of 4.42%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Reddit, Inc. ( NYSE:RDDT ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period beforehand. The...

Why EQT stock is in focus right now A powerful cold front across the US has pushed natural gas prices sharply higher, and EQT (EQT), the country’s largest gas producer, has moved with the commodity as traders reassess supply and demand. This weather driven price action, combined with expectations for supply deficits in key regions, has turned attention back to how EQT’s size, hedging program and balance sheet plans might shape the stock’s risk and reward profile. See our latest analysis for...

The Walt Disney Company recently appointed longtime media analyst Benjamin Swinburne as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, giving him responsibility for investor communications, long-term strategic planning, and market analysis across its entertainment ecosystem. This hire brings a veteran Wall Street analyst with deep sector expertise inside Disney just as investors scrutinize its transition toward streaming, digital experiences, and an upcoming CEO...

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) is launching its XPENG P7+ sedan across 36 countries at the same time, expanding its presence in global electric vehicle markets. The model is being shown at the Brussels Motor Show, a major European auto event that attracts international industry attention. The company is also working on AI, in-house chip development, humanoid robots, and flying vehicles as part of its next generation mobility plans. For anyone tracking NYSE:XPEV, this move places the company within the...

SL Green Realty (SLG) just posted fourth quarter funds from operations and revenue that topped Wall Street expectations, alongside strong Manhattan leasing metrics and updates on its multibillion dollar refinancing and asset sale programs. See our latest analysis for SL Green Realty. Despite the quarterly beat, SL Green Realty's share price has been under pressure, with a 30 day share price return showing a 4.64% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return showing a 30.44% decline, pointing...