Every market cycle has its darlings—and its castaways.Over the past two years, a narrow group of mega-cap winners dominated the spotlight: AI titans; cloud hyperscalers; a handful of consumer-tech juggernauts that soaked up nearly all the attention (and capital).But as 2026 gets underway, the tide is turning.Rate pressures are easing. Earnings visibility is improving. And the sectors that spent most of 2025 stuck in the penalty box are finally getting a second look.That shift is creating opportunity. And I ...

Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) is one of the 12 Best 5G Stocks to Invest in According to Hedge Funds. On January 21, KeyBanc Capital Markets lowered its price target on Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) from $120 to $115 and kept its Overweight rating. This update comes after the company reported that DISH Wireless has defaulted on its payment obligations. As a result, KeyBanc removed all DISH-related leasing from its forecasts. The research firm cut $12 million in expected leasing from its 2026 estimates for Cr ...

On January 22, Erik Ekudden, Chief Technology Officer at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), spoke to CNBC-TV18 at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos about how AI will change the future of mobile networks. He believes that AI-powered 5G will open up new opportunities and help the industry move toward 6G.Ekudden explained that the rise of agentic AI, where multiple AI agents work together on complex tasks, will significantly change network traffic patterns. This shift will force telecom compan ...

With a market cap of around $38 billion, Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) owns and operates a nationwide communications infrastructure portfolio, including approximately 40,000 cell towers and 90,000 route miles of fiber across major U.S. markets. This extensive network connects cities and communities to essential wireless service, data, and technology, enabling the flow of information, ideas, and innovation to businesses and people nationwide. The wireless tower operator is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 202 ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle”) announced today certain year-end tax reporting information for its 2025 distributions. The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of distributions paid to holders of Crown Castle Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (“Common Stock”), presented on a per share basis, during the calendar year ended December 31, 2025. Stockholders are urged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle”) announced today certain year-end tax reporting information for its 2025 distributions. The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of distributions paid to holders of Crown Castle Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (“Common Stock”), presented on a per share basis, during the calendar year ended December 31, 2025. Stockholders are urged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") plans to release its fourth quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Crown Castle has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. eastern time. A listen only live audio webcast of the conference call, along with any supplemental materials, can be accessed on the Crown Castle website at https://investor.crowncastle.com. ...

Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) is one of the most favored real estate investment trusts according to Hedge Funds. On January 5, KeyBanc assigned an Overweight rating to Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) with a price target of $120. The firm’s estimates yield more than 32% upside from the current level. Cisco (CSCO) Soars to 25-Year High on Earnings Blowout hin255/Shutterstock.com KeyBanc attributed its rating to the company becoming a pure-play tower business following the sale of its fiber/small cell segment ...

Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) is one of the Best Depressed Stocks to Buy Right Now. On January 12, JPMorgan reduced the firm’s price objective on the company’s stock to $110 from $115, while keeping a “Neutral” rating, as reported by The Fly. Notably, the firm reduced new leasing estimates for the tower companies ahead of earnings. This was done to exhibit a more conservative approach because of the potential impact from EchoStar. JPMorgan Reduces the Firm’s PT on Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:CCI) Stock The an ...

Core Insights - Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) has terminated its agreement with DISH Wireless due to DISH's default on payment obligations, allowing CCI to recover over $3.5 billion in remaining payments owed [1][7] Group 1: Impact of DISH's Actions - The dispute arises from strategic changes at DISH's parent company, EchoStar, which has discontinued its network business and sold public spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX [2] - DISH claims that actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have eliminated its obligation to make remaining contractual payments [2] Group 2: Long-term Outlook for CCI - While the termination may pressure CCI's near-term revenues, it is not expected to materially impact the company's long-term outlook, as the exit of DISH frees up capacity on CCI's towers for more creditworthy carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile [3][5] - The exponential growth in mobile data usage and the deployment of 5G networks are driving significant investments by carriers, positioning CCI favorably with its portfolio of approximately 40,000 towers in the top 100 trading areas in the U.S. [4] Group 3: Market Performance and Analyst Sentiment - CCI's shares have declined by 11.5% over the past three months, compared to a 1.6% decline in the industry [5] - Despite the recent challenges, analysts are optimistic, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCI's 2025 FFO per share revised upward by 2.1% to $4.30 and for 2026 by 2.3% to $4.96 [6]