Unum projects 8%–12% EPS growth for 2026 as it redefines core metrics and focuses on digital-driven premium expansion (NYSE:UNM)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-06 19:46
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Bloom Energy Scales Toward $3 Billion as AI Tailwinds Intensify
Benzinga· 2026-02-06 19:46
Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE) closed 2025 with record-breaking results, fueled by what CEO KR Sridhar described as a “seismic” shift in how the world's largest industries secure electricity. The company reported record full-year revenue of $2.02 billion, a 37.3% increase over 2024, as AI data centers and manufacturing hubs moved toward energy independence.BE stock is moving. See the chart and price action here. AI and the 800V DC RevolutionBloom is positioning itself as the primary power layer for the AI boo ...
F5, INC. ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Investors to Contact the Firm Before February 17th Regarding Their Rights
Globenewswire· 2026-02-06 19:45
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In F5 (FFIV) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired F5 securities between October, 28 2024 and October 27, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648. Click here to participate in the action. NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What’s Happening? Bragar Eag ...
Rockwell Automation: Keeping It A Buy
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-06 19:43
I last covered Rockwell Automation ( ROK ) in November 2025 following their Q4 2025 earnings call. At that time, the stock traded for about $380 per share, thanks to incredible price appreciation of approximately 50% sinceI have a masters degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelors degree in Accounting. I have worked in the investment arena for over 10 years starting as an analyst and working my way up to a management role. Dividend investing is a personal hobby and I look forward to sh ...
Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion
Business Insider· 2026-02-06 19:42
Core Viewpoint - Amazon's investment in Anthropic has significantly increased in value, indicating a potentially lucrative strategic technology investment for the company [1][2]. Investment Details - Amazon holds $45.8 billion in convertible notes and $14.8 billion in nonvoting preferred stock in Anthropic, totaling a stake worth $60.6 billion [1][8]. - The company has invested $8 billion in Anthropic since late 2023, resulting in a seven-fold increase in value [2]. - Anthropic's recent funding rounds have raised its valuation from $61.5 billion in March to $183 billion in September, with discussions for a new round potentially pushing it to $350 billion [3]. Financial Impact - Amazon's convertible notes convert to preferred stock as Anthropic raises additional capital, allowing Amazon to gain valuable stock with each funding round [7]. - In 2025, conversions generated approximately $5.6 billion in recognized gains for Amazon, with an additional $7.2 billion upward adjustment to "other income" in Q3 due to Anthropic's valuation increase [7]. - The value of Amazon's Anthropic stake rose from $38.5 billion in Q3 to $60.6 billion in Q4, with expectations of a further $15 billion gain in Q1 as some notes convert to nonvoting preferred stock [8]. Valuation Methodology - Amazon's valuations of its Anthropic stake are based on "significant judgment" and classified as "Level 3" assets, relying on unobservable inputs rather than market prices [9]. - This classification is typical for startup investments, which lack regularly traded securities on liquid public markets [9].
Trump claims his tariffs have ignited an ‘economic miracle' for the U.S. Here are the facts
Fastcompany· 2026-02-06 19:41
Looking back on the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump boasts that he has resurrected the American economy by imposing big import taxes on foreign products. He made his case in a recent opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, chiding the paper and critics, including mainstream economists, who predicted that tariffs would backfire, raising prices and threatening growth. ...
Justice Department casts wide net on Netflix's business practices in merger probe, WSJ reports
Reuters· 2026-02-06 19:41
The Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix has engaged in anticompetitive tactics as it probes the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Discovery's studios and streaming servi... ...
Royal Caribbean Stock Surges Friday: What Investors Are Watching
Benzinga· 2026-02-06 19:41
The move comes a week after the cruise operator reported fourth-quarter results that met Wall Street expectations and pointed to stronger growth ahead. Here’s what investors need to know.Royal Caribbean shares are climbing with conviction. What’s fueling RCL momentum?Royal Caribbean Sees Strong Demand, Lifts 2026 Earnings OutlookRoyal Caribbean posted adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, in line with consensus estimates. Revenue performance was underpinned by net yield growth of about 2.5% on a constant-cu ...
CNO Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates on Higher Collected Premiums
ZACKS· 2026-02-06 19:40
Key Takeaways CNO delivered Q4 EPS of $1.47, beating estimates by 22.5% as earnings rose from the prior year.CNO's operating revenues grew 2.6% year over year, driven by higher collected premiums and fee income.CNO faced margin pressure as total benefits and expenses jumped 19.3% on higher policy benefits and costs.CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.47, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.5%. The bottom line rose from $1.31 a year a ...
Are tips taxable? Here's how the new 'no tax on tips' deduction works.
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-06 19:39
For millions of service workers, the promise of “no tax on tips” sounds like a straight boost to your paycheck. But the reality is more nuanced than the slogan popularized by President Trump suggests. This new federal income tax deduction comes with strict income caps, reporting rules, and eligibility requirements. With the 2026 filing season in full swing, here’s everything you need to know about the new tax rule. What does 'no tax on tips' actually mean? Technically speaking, "no tax on tips" is a fe ...