Can Centene's Q4 Earnings Escape Membership & Cost Headwinds?
ZACKS· 2026-02-03 18:41
Key Takeaways CNC is likely to post a Q4 loss of $1.25 per share as higher costs pressure earnings despite revenue growth.CNC's premiums are projected to rise 22.5% YoY, helped by commercial membership gains.CNC faces a 2.4% drop in total membership and a higher health benefits ratio, limiting margins.Healthcare plan provider Centene Corporation (CNC) is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 6, 2026, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings ...
Should Investors Buy Amazon Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings Release?
ZACKS· 2026-02-03 18:41
Key Takeaways AMZN targets Q4 net sales of $206-$213B, implying 10-13% growth versus the prior-year quarter.Amazon Web Services is expected to post steady revenue growth as AI infrastructure investments ramp up.AMZN's Q4 results likely reflect Prime Big Deal Days, ad-tech launches & stronger third-party seller services.Amazon (AMZN) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 5.For the fourth quarter, the company projects net sales between $206 billion and $213 billion, suggesting 10% to 13% ...
Here's How Much Traders Expect AMD Stock To Move After Earnings
Investopedia· 2026-02-03 18:41
-- Here's How Much Traders Expect AMD Stock To Move After Earnings [Major Indexes Slide as Tech Stocks Tumble][Palantir Stock Soars on Strong Earnings, Outlook][Data Blackout Returns As Shutdown Delays Jobs Report][Where Are Gold and Silver Prices Headed Next?]- Top StoriesAMD is expected to report record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by data center sales growth. Here, CEO Lisa Su is seen speaking last month at the CES consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas.Bridget Bennett / Bloomberg / Getty ImagesC ...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Oracle Corporation - ORCL
Globenewswire· 2026-02-03 18:40
NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Oracle Corporation (“Oracle” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ORCL). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Oracle and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] On September 10, ...
Deutsche Bank Group Stuck With Software Loans in Rare Hung Deal
MINT· 2026-02-03 18:39
Core Viewpoint - A group of banks led by Deutsche Bank AG is facing challenges in selling approximately $1.2 billion of loans related to the acquisition of a software provider, reflecting investor concerns about potential disruptions from artificial intelligence [1] Group 1: Loan Details and Acquisition - Deutsche Bank plans to fund Conga Corp.'s acquisition of PROS Holdings' B2B unit with a $625 million term loan, while a $540 million loan maturing in 2028 will remain outstanding [2] - The debt offering for Conga included a $1.17 billion loan with an interest rate of 4 percentage points above the benchmark rate and a discount between 97.5 cents to 98 cents on the dollar [5] Group 2: Market Sentiment and AI Disruption - There is a lack of interest in the debt due to increasing anxiety over exposure to sectors affected by AI, particularly among software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies like Conga, which provide document automation software [3] - The risk of AI disruption is impacting credit markets globally, leading to declines in shares of business development companies that are heavily invested in software [7] Group 3: Implications of Hung Debt - If banks cannot sell the committed debt before the acquisition closes, they will retain these borrowings on their balance sheets, which could limit their capacity to underwrite future loans [6]
Santander to buy Webster Financial in $12.2 billion deal
Reuters· 2026-02-03 18:39
Spain's Santander said on Tuesday it will buy U.S. regional lender Webster Financial in a $12.2 billion deal. ...
Netflix CEO Faces Lawmakers' Antitrust Scrutiny
Youtube· 2026-02-03 18:39
Ted Sarandos, What can we expect today. I think it's 2:30 p. m.local time when he is going to be in Washington. I think it'll be really interesting to watch this hearing. There are a couple of different topics that could come out.The first is this merger and how it will play out in light of overall questions around mergers and acquisitions more generally. We certainly have seen increased scrutiny, particularly in the tech sector and a concerning shift at times away from that focus on consumers. But also bec ...
This powerful economic indicator is sending a clear message about stocks for 2026
MarketWatch· 2026-02-03 18:39
When consumers are in a buying mood, their shopping list includes the stock market. ...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. - AQST
Globenewswire· 2026-02-03 18:39
NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aquestive” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AQST). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Aquestive and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] ...
PepsiCo to slash prices up to 15% on Doritos, Cheetos and Lay's chips
New York Post· 2026-02-03 18:38
Junk food lovers, rejoice.PepsiCo plans to slash prices by as much as 15% on snacks like Lay’s potato chips, Doritos and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to counter inflationary price hikes.The company said Tuesday the new suggested retail prices will begin rolling out across the US this week.“We’ve spent the past year listening closely to consumers, and they’ve told us they’re feeling the strain,” said Rachel Ferdinando, chief executive of PepsiCo US. “Lowering the suggested retail price reflects our commitment to help ...