Core Insights - The market capitalization of six out of the ten most-valued companies increased by Rs 63,478.46 crore last week, driven primarily by strong performances from Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India [4] - The broader market saw a modest increase, with the BSE Sensex rising by 187.95 points, or 0.22% during the week [4] Company Performance - Larsen & Toubro led the weekly gains, adding Rs 28,523.31 crore to reach a market valuation of Rs 6,02,552.24 crore [4] - State Bank of India experienced a significant rise, with its market capitalization increasing by Rs 16,015.12 crore to Rs 11,22,581.56 crore [4] - HDFC Bank's valuation rose by Rs 9,617.56 crore, bringing its total to Rs 14,03,239.48 crore [4] - Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) added Rs 5,977.12 crore, pushing its market worth to Rs 5,52,203.92 crore [4] - Bajaj Finance's market capitalization climbed by Rs 3,142.36 crore to Rs 6,40,387 crore [4] - Reliance Industries saw a marginal increase of Rs 202.99 crore, taking its total valuation to Rs 19,21,678.78 crore [4] Declines in Market Value - Bharti Airtel recorded the largest decline, with its market capitalization dropping by Rs 15,338.66 crore to Rs 11,27,705.37 crore [4] - ICICI Bank followed with a decrease of Rs 14,632.10 crore, bringing its valuation to Rs 9,97,346.67 crore [4] - Infosys lost Rs 6,791.58 crore in market value, resulting in a total of Rs 5,48,496.14 crore [3][4] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) slipped by Rs 1,989.95 crore to a market valuation of Rs 9,72,053.48 crore [3][4]

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Group 1 - Telstra Group reported a 9.4% increase in half-year profit, attributed to steady contributions from its mobile business and cost-cutting initiatives [1] - The profit attributable for the six months ended December 31 was A$1.12 billion (approximately $788.03 million), compared to A$1.03 billion in the previous year [1]

Core Insights - Verizon and Johnson & Johnson both increased their dividends this quarter, but their financial health and growth prospects differ significantly [1] Group 1: Dividend Performance - Verizon raised its quarterly dividend to $0.69 per share, marking its 19th consecutive annual increase, while Johnson & Johnson increased its quarterly payout to $1.30 per share, extending its streak to over 63 years [1] - Verizon's dividend has grown at an annual rate of 2.04% over the past decade, while Johnson & Johnson's dividend has expanded at a rate of 4.7% annually over 27 years [1] Group 2: Financial Metrics - Verizon has a dividend yield of 5.8% and a total debt of $158 billion, while Johnson & Johnson has a yield of 2.1% with a cleaner balance sheet [1] - Verizon's free cash flow (FCF) coverage ratio is 1.75x, with projected FCF of $21.5 billion for 2026, while Johnson & Johnson's FCF coverage ratio is 1.59x, with $19.7 billion in FCF generated [1] Group 3: Revenue Growth - Johnson & Johnson's Q4 revenue increased by 9.1% year-over-year to $24.56 billion, driven by oncology drugs and cardiovascular devices [1] - Verizon's wireless service revenue grew by 1.1% year-over-year, with postpaid phone net additions of 616,000, the highest since 2019 [1] Group 4: Market Valuation - Johnson & Johnson trades at 22 times trailing earnings, reflecting investor confidence in its innovation pipeline, while Verizon trades at 12 times [1] - Projected EPS growth for Johnson & Johnson is 6.9% for 2026, supporting continued dividend increases in the range of 4% to 6% [1]

Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) reported fiscal 2025 consolidated loss from continuing operations of $7.1 billion, compared to a profit of $1.9 billion in the previous fiscal year. Total consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.9% to $1.3 billion. Total consolidated revenue grew by 12.4% to $4.9 billion. Fourth quarter consolidated consolidated loss from continuing operations was $2.9 billion compared to profit of $2.3 billion, a year ago. Total consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $278.6 million, ...

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Core Viewpoint - AT&T is facing a lawsuit from four New York City public pension funds for allegedly excluding a diversity proposal from shareholder voting, which requires the company to disclose its workforce demographics by race, ethnicity, and gender [1]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court, claiming AT&T wrongfully refused to allow shareholders to vote on the diversity proposal [1]. - The pension funds argue that AT&T cited a new SEC policy from November that allows companies to exclude shareholder proposals if they claim a "reasonable basis" [1]. - The funds assert that SEC regulations do not justify AT&T's decision to block the vote, which they claim causes "irreparable" injury [1]. Group 2: Historical Context and Company Actions - AT&T has been submitting its diversity breakdown to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission annually and publicly disclosed this information from 2021 to 2023 but ceased in 2024 without explanation [1]. - The plaintiffs include the New York City Employees' Retirement System and funds representing various public sector employees, such as police and teachers [1]. - The SEC has historically granted permission to companies to exclude shareholder proposals about half the time, indicating a trend in corporate governance practices [1]. Group 3: Broader Implications - The lawsuit reflects a broader trend where many companies have de-emphasized diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly following political changes in the U.S. [1]. - SEC Chair Paul Atkins has indicated that many shareholder proposals may be invalid under Delaware law, where AT&T is incorporated [1].

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Core Viewpoint - 8x8 (EGHT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Performance - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which are closely correlated with near-term stock price movements [2][4]. - An increase in earnings estimates typically leads to higher fair value calculations by institutional investors, resulting in buying or selling actions that affect stock prices [4]. Company-Specific Insights - For 8x8, the upgrade reflects an improvement in the company's underlying business, suggesting that investor sentiment may drive the stock price higher [5]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 8x8 has increased by 37.9% over the past three months, with expected earnings of $0.36 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, unchanged from the previous year [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - Only the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks receive a "Strong Buy" rating, indicating superior earnings estimate revisions and potential for market-beating returns [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - KDDI Corporation reported a revenue miss for the quarter, with earnings falling short of expectations, yet the stock has shown resilience despite the decline in price [2][3][6] Financial Performance - KDDIY reported revenue of approximately $9.8 billion, missing the anticipated $10.1 billion [2][6] - The company had expected earnings of $0.33 per share, compared to a previous EPS of $0.37 [2] - The stock opened at $15.71, reflecting an 11.4% decrease, with a 52-week range between $9.06 and $19.09 [3] Stock Performance - The stock's fifty-day simple moving average is $17.15, while the two-hundred-day simple moving average is $16.86 [3] Financial Health Indicators - KDDIY has a quick ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 0.56, indicating a moderate ability to cover short-term liabilities [4][6] - The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.40, suggesting a balanced approach to financing through debt and equity [4][6] Valuation Metrics - The company's market capitalization is $59.81 billion, with a P/E ratio of 12.47 [4] - KDDIY has a price-to-sales ratio of 2.15 and an enterprise value to sales ratio of 3.11 [5] - The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is 10.25, reflecting the company's valuation in relation to its cash flow from operations [5]