Vodafone Idea’s ₹35,000-crore loan bid faces fresh lender scrutiny
MINT· 2026-02-05 00:00
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI : Lenders to embattled telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd are examining the company’s spectrum dues, subscriber losses and weak user revenue before deciding on its request for a fresh loan of ₹35,000 crore, a person involved in the discussions said. An external techno-economic viability (TEV) study done in 2024 to examine Vodafone Idea's creditworthiness will be updated with new projections, and a fresh TEV will not be done, the person said on condition of anonymity. The update will also ta ...
Boston Legacy FC Announces Inaugural Sleeve Sponsorship with Hyundai Motor America
Prnewswire· 2026-02-05 00:00
Hyundai Motor America This marks Boston Legacy FC's first-ever sleeve partnership and the first time that Hyundai Motor America, the U.S. subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has partnered with a club in the National Women's Soccer League to sponsor a jersey. The brand will also receive use of marks across authentic jerseys sold through various retail channels, as well as game day and social media integrations. "Our partnership with Hyundai goes beyond a business deal – it is a validation of where our team, l ...
SpaceX Seeks Early Index Entry as It Prepares Massive IPO
WSJ· 2026-02-05 00:00
Advisers to company CEO Elon Musk have reached out to major index providers seeking ways to secure earlier inclusion in market benchmarks to lift shares ...
Desert Gold Upsizes Fully Subscribed LIFE Offering to C$7,230,000
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-05 00:00
Surrey, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Desert Gold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: DAU) ("Desert Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, in response to strong investor demand, the Company has upsized its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company ("Offered Units") at a price of C$0.08 per Offered Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of C$5,000,000 to C$7,230,000 (the "Offering"). The Offering is fully subscribed and closing is anticipated to occur on ...
QuantumScape Inaugurates Eagle Line for Solid-State Battery Pilot Production
Businesswire· 2026-02-05 00:00
About QuantumScape Corporation SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ: QS), a global leader in next- generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today celebrated the inauguration of its newly installed Eagle Line at its facility in San Jose. The event was attended by automotive OEM customers, QS ecosystem partners and government officials, and included a showcase tour of the Eagle Line. QuantumScape is on a mission to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustain ...
Is It Really a Good Sign When Executives Buy Their Own Stock? We Ran the Numbers
WSJ· 2026-02-05 00:00
We looked at 1,400 insider purchases over the past five years to find out whether they give share prices a boost. ...
EchoStar Remains A Complex Public Proxy For SpaceX (NASDAQ:SATS)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-04 23:59
For years, EchoStar ( SATS ) has been a tangled web of spectrum licenses, legacy satellite assets, and a massive debt load that many feared would lead to a donut for equity holders. However, following two transformative deals in late FY25, SATS has a path toAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am n ...
EchoStar Remains A Complex Public Proxy For SpaceX
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-04 23:59
Core Insights - EchoStar (SATS) has historically faced challenges due to a complex mix of spectrum licenses, legacy satellite assets, and significant debt, raising concerns about potential losses for equity holders [1] - Recent transformative deals in late FY25 have provided SATS with a clearer path forward, potentially improving its financial outlook [1] Company Overview - EchoStar has been characterized by a tangled web of assets and liabilities, which has complicated its financial standing [1] - The company has a substantial debt load that has been a point of concern for investors [1] Recent Developments - Two significant deals completed in late FY25 are seen as transformative for EchoStar, indicating a shift in the company's strategic direction [1] - These deals may offer a pathway to recovery and growth for the company, alleviating some of the fears surrounding its equity holders [1]
Asia-Pacific market set to mostly fall as tech sell-off continues
CNBC· 2026-02-04 23:57
Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., displays an AMD Instinct MI455X GPU during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2026.Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Thursday as the tech sell-off on Wall Street gained momentum, with cryptocurrencies also falling. Notably, Advanced Micro Devices plunged 17% after its first-quarter forecast underwhelmed some analysts. Broadcom and Micron Technology also suffered major losses, falling about down 3.8%, while the latter fell 9.5%.B ...
Kimball Electronics (KE) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates
ZACKS· 2026-02-04 23:56
Core Viewpoint - Kimball Electronics reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but down from $0.29 per share a year ago, indicating a slight decline in profitability [1]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $341.28 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which was a 4.5% decrease from $357.39 million year-over-year and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.36% [2]. - Over the last four quarters, Kimball Electronics has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped revenue estimates three times [2]. Stock Performance - Kimball Electronics shares have increased approximately 11.7% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.1% [3]. Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.37 on revenues of $348.25 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $1.36 on revenues of $1.41 billion [7]. - The estimate revisions trend for Kimball Electronics was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6]. Industry Context - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry, to which Kimball Electronics belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8].