The annual event known as Ethereum Denver returned last week, as a tribe of crypto faithful descended upon the rodeo grounds of Colorado’s largest city to geek out about the world’s second most popular blockchain. Unlike the noisy religious revival feel of Bitcoin gatherings, the vibe at Ethereum events is more akin to a tech-infused folk festival. This year’s conference was subdued compared to previous ones that coincided with to-the-moon market rallies but, contrary to the image of a forsaken hellscape t ...

Core Viewpoint - Calix, Inc. has postponed its 2026 Investor Day due to a major weather event affecting the New York Metro area, prioritizing the safety of attendees. The event will be rescheduled for later in the spring, with details to be confirmed [1]. Company Overview - Calix, Inc. is an AI and cloud platform company that assists communications service providers (CSPs) in transforming into communications experience providers (CXPs) [1]. - The company offers Calix One, an AI-native broadband platform that enables CXPs to enhance subscriber experiences, grow revenue, and build loyalty across various markets [1]. - Calix has over 1,600 customers globally, ranging from regional providers to large operators, leveraging its solutions to compete effectively [1]. Event Details - The postponed Investor Day was originally scheduled for February 24, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and will include executive presentations, demos, and roundtables with the leadership team [1]. - The new date for the rescheduled Investor Day will be announced once confirmed [1]. Strategic Focus - Calix aims to share its strategy, platform progress, and long-term financial framework during the rescheduled Investor Day [1].

Group 1: Supreme Court Ruling and Tariff Implications - The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to void most tariffs imposed by Trump, stating the emergency law used did not permit such tariffs [1] - Trump announced a new global levy of 10% to 15% that may last five months while seeking more sustainable solutions [1] Group 2: Market Reactions and Corporate Concerns - The stock market reacted positively to the Supreme Court's decision, with all three main indexes showing weekly gains, and the Nasdaq ending a five-week losing streak [4][5] - Corporate America is facing significant uncertainty regarding planning due to fluctuating tariffs and supply chain issues, as highlighted by Arthur Laffer Jr. [2] Group 3: Sector Performance and Earnings Outlook - High stock valuations and fears of AI disruption have pressured technology and other sectors, with the S&P 500 software and services index down over 20% this year [7][10] - Major software firms' earnings, including Salesforce and Intuit, are anticipated this week, as investors seek insights into the impact of AI spending [7][10] Group 4: Individual Stock Movements - Eli Lilly's stock rose 4% following positive trial results against a competitor's obesity drug [8][10] - Cryptocurrency-related stocks fell as Bitcoin dropped approximately 2%, affecting companies like Coinbase Global [8][10] - Gold and silver miners saw gains, with Newmont and Hecla Mining increasing by 1.1% and 2.5% respectively [8][10]

By Matt Tracy and Saeed Azhar Feb 23 (Reuters) - Software companies are delaying debt deals as higher borrowing costs and tougher scrutiny from lenders weigh on the sector, at a time when mounting pressure from artificial intelligence threatens their business models, industry sources said. Software firms both in the U.S. and elsewhere have already paused or postponed fundraising efforts as ‌lenders and investors expect AI to upend the industry. These concerns have been underscored in loan markets, where ...

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - 2026 is seen as a pivotal year for AI to achieve value realization and commercialization, with major companies focusing on this transition [4][10] - Anthropic is recognized as one of the fastest commercializing large model companies, recently raising $30 billion in Series G funding, pushing its valuation to $380 billion [4][10] - The ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) of Anthropic reached $14 billion by February 2026, with significant growth driven by its Claude Code model [4][10] - OpenAI has shifted its focus from AGI ideals to commercial priorities, reducing its computational spending target to $600 billion and projecting total revenue to exceed $280 billion by 2030 [4][10] - The emergence of multimodal models is anticipated to reach a "DS moment" in 2026, enhancing capabilities while significantly reducing costs, benefiting sectors like film, gaming, and advertising [5][11] Summary by Sections Market Review - During the period from February 9 to February 13, 2026, the CSI 300 index increased by 0.36%, while the computer index rose by 4.35% [3][13] Investment Recommendations - Key recommendations for AI applications include companies such as Kingsoft Office, Hehe Information, Dingjie Shuzhi, and others, with beneficiaries in the multimodal field including Wanxing Technology, Huitian Ruisheng, and others [6][12]

Core Insights - The AI sector is experiencing significant investment, with five companies committing to $700 billion on AI infrastructure, indicating the ongoing growth of the AI boom [1] - Portfolio manager Cathie Wood projects that data center capital expenditure will reach $1.4 trillion, highlighting the vast opportunities in AI investments [1] Industry Impact - AI's rapid evolution is affecting various sectors, including real estate, trucking, and logistics, alongside financial and software-as-a-service stocks, which have seen declines due to AI-related concerns [2] - Ed Yardeni from Yardeni Research notes that AI has intensified competition in technology, impacting software firms that previously relied on stable subscription models [3] - Dan Ives of Wedbush believes the fears surrounding software companies are exaggerated, asserting that these firms will play a central role in the AI revolution rather than being negatively impacted [4] Company Analysis - Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) has an upside potential of 50.08% and is enhancing its capabilities through the acquisition of Celestial AI, which focuses on optical interconnect technology [9] - UBS has lowered Marvell's price target to $115 from $120, citing near-term earnings dilution due to the acquisition, with projected EPS reductions of $0.20 in fiscal 2027 and $0.16 in fiscal 2028 [10] - Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) has an upside potential of 52.53% and is focusing on expanding growth opportunities, with analysts maintaining a Buy rating and a price target of $160 [13][16] - Datadog's management is broadening its market efforts and targeting larger enterprise accounts, aiming for an operating margin exceeding 25% [14]

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