Key Takeaways GOOGL's Search momentum is supported by AI Mode traction, expanding commercial queries and ad revenues.Alphabet's Cloud is gaining from AI infrastructure demand, NVIDIA partnerships and a growing enterprise base.The Zacks Consensus Estimate pegs Alphabet's Q4 revenues at $94.7B, implying 16.02% year-over-year growth.Alphabet’s (GOOGL) fourth-quarter 2025 results, scheduled to be released on Feb. 4, are expected to have benefited from solid momentum in Search and Cloud businesses. The momentum ...

Kayak co-founder and CEO Steve Hafner, who took the company public in 2012 and sold it to Booking Holdings for $2.1 billion the next year, is out as CEO after 22 years. Parent company Booking Holdings announced Tuesday morning that it appointed chief financial officer Peer Bueller as Kayak CEO, and Hafner has become executive chair, a newly created position. The announcement did not give a reason for the leadership shuffle, but said Hafner “will take on a new leadership role at Booking Holdings focused ...

Wall Street analysts forecast material upside in Palantir and Microsoft.Trading platform Robinhood keeps tabs on which stocks are most popular with its clients. The top 10 stocks are listed below in descending order. Beside each stock, I have included Wall Street's median target price and the implied upside (or downside) as of Feb. 1.Tesla: The median target price of $474 per share implies 10% upside.Nvidia: The median target price of $250 per share implies 31% upside.Apple: The median target price of $300 ...

Virtually every company is touting artificial intelligence (AI) today. Here’s the thing: there’s a major difference between “AI-powered” marketing speak and actual revenue hitting the bottom line.With Big Tech collectively pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, investors need a framework to separate the substance from the spin.In essence, the question is not whether AI is headed for a boom or bust. The real question we should be asking is whether the AI revenue generated supports the generous ...

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.Elon Musk said a primary reason for merging SpaceX with his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is to more effectively build "orbital data centers." That's for a far-off future.For now, xAI has a much more pressing need: cash. In Monday's blog post announcing the combination of his two companies, Musk estimated that "within 2 to 3 years, the lowest ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q4 2025 were $332 million, representing a 3% sequential improvement per billing day [9] - Fiscal 2025 revenues were approximately $1.33 billion, a decrease of roughly 5% year-over-year [18] - GAAP earnings per share for Q4 2025 was $0.30, while adjusted earnings per share was $0.43, falling below guidance due to higher healthcare costs [19][20] - Overall gross margins were 27.2%, down 50 basis points sequentially but up 20 basis points year-over-year [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Flex revenues in the technology business grew sequentially by 3% and in the finance and accounting (F&A) business by 5.7% in Q4 [9] - Flex revenues in the F&A business declined 2.4% year-over-year but saw a 5.7% sequential growth in Q4 [14] - The average bill rate in the technology business remained steady at approximately $90 per hour over the past three years [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sequential growth was observed in eight of the top ten industries served by the company [10] - The company noted a significant increase in demand for consulting solutions, particularly in data and digital practices, which are growing at double-digit rates [50] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a domestic organic growth strategy, minimizing distractions and enhancing client partnerships [7] - Strategic initiatives include the implementation of Workday for HCM and financials, and the evolution of offshore delivery capabilities in India [4] - The company aims to achieve approximately 8% operating margin when annual revenues return to $1.7 billion, which is over 100 basis points higher than in 2022 [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about recent operating trends, suggesting a potential return to typical cyclicality in client demand [5] - The company anticipates that clients are increasingly prioritizing flexible talent solutions amid economic uncertainty [6] - There is a belief that the returns from AI investments may take longer to realize and will be more specific to unique business problems [3] Other Important Information - The company announced further refinements in headcount and organizational structure to align with current revenue levels [16] - Operating cash flows were $19.7 million, and the return on equity remains at approximately 30% [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the sequential improvement in revenue per billing day and the impact of AI? - Management noted that the positive trend began in August 2025, coinciding with a positive turn in the American Staffing Association Index, and emphasized the complexity of executing corporate AI initiatives [30][31] Question: What are the dynamics of client demand and project execution? - Management indicated that clients are increasingly unable to wait to execute technology projects due to the foundational work required for AI and modernization efforts [47][48] Question: How do you see the direct hire business evolving in 2026? - Management expressed optimism for small to mid-sized businesses in direct hire, while large enterprises have slowed their hiring [80]

Core Insights - Perfect Corp. announced its Valentine's Day 2026 activations, featuring a collection of romantic and playful experiences across its consumer apps [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Perfect Corp. is a leading provider of AI and AR beauty and fashion technology, known for developing 'Beautiful AI' solutions [1] Group 2: Product Offerings - The company is rolling out more than 70 themed activations for Valentine's Day, integrating Generative technology into its apps [1]

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Key Takeaways CTSH is set to report Q4 results on Feb. 4, with consensus EPS of $1.32, up 9.09% from the year-ago quarter.Cognizant expects Q4 revenues of $5.27-$5.33B, indicating year-over-year growth of up to 4.8%.CTSH's expanding large deals pipeline and rising GenAI demand are expected to support near-term growth.Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 4, 2026.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...