Uniti Receives Favorable Private Letter Ruling from IRS LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) and New Windstream, LLC (“Windstream”) jointly announced today the receipt of regulatory approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to complete the previously announced merger (the “Merger”) between Uniti and an affiliate of Windstream. All other state and federal regulatory approvals necessary for completion of the Merger were ...

Key Takeaways CCI posted Q2 AFFO per share of $1.02, beating estimates but down nearly 1% year over year.Site rental revenues fell 5.3% Y/Y, while services and other revenues rose 20.9% to $52 million.Crown Castle raised its 2025 AFFO per share, site rental revenues & adjusted EBITDA outlooks.Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $1.02, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00. However, the figure declined nearly 1% year over year.Res ...

Core Insights - CreateAI Holdings announced that its animated short "Brotherhood of Blades" won three Gold and one Silver Awards at the Collision Awards, marking a significant achievement for the company and Chinese animation on a global stage [1][2][4] Awards and Recognition - The short film received Gold Awards for Best Animation, Best Animated Character, and Best Animation Style, along with a Silver Award for Best Motion Design [2] - This is the first time a Chinese animation has won at the Collision Awards, highlighting its competitive edge against internationally renowned studios [2] Production Details - "Brotherhood of Blades" is adapted from a climactic action sequence of the film of the same name and was produced by Bo Liu and the Infinity Animation team with CreateAI's technology [3] - The production combined traditional hand-drawn aesthetics with AI enhancements, reducing overall production time by 50% while maintaining the visual style of classic "wuxia" culture [3] Company Vision and Future - CreateAI's CEO emphasized the importance of blending creativity with technology, believing that Chinese martial arts storytelling can thrive globally [4] - The Collision Awards Managing Director praised the work as a demonstration of the future of animation, which lies in integrating traditional craftsmanship with innovation [4] - A trailer for Season 3 of the "Zhen Dao Ge (On the Edge)" animated series was released, with the full season set to premiere in the fall [4] Company Overview - CreateAI is a global applied artificial intelligence company with offices in the US, China, and Japan, focusing on developing leading AI technology for digital entertainment content production [7] - The company aims to redefine digital storytelling by creating immersive and visually stunning experiences that resonate with global audiences [7]

For the quarter ended June 2025, United Rentals (URI) reported revenue of $3.94 billion, up 4.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $10.47, compared to $10.70 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.91 billion, representing a surprise of +0.86%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -0.66%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $10.54.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how ...

Core Insights - Alphabet (GOOGL) reported $81.72 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year increase of 14.5% and a surprise of +2.82% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $79.48 billion [1] - The EPS for the quarter was $5.12, significantly higher than the $1.89 reported a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of +138.14% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.15 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Traffic Acquisition Costs (TAC) were $14.71 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $14.1 billion [4] - Headcount increased to 187,103, surpassing the estimated 185,578 [4] - Revenue from EMEA was $28.26 billion, above the average estimate of $27.56 billion, reflecting a +14.5% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from the United States reached $46.06 billion, compared to the average estimate of $45.12 billion, marking an +11.8% year-over-year increase [4] - Revenue from Other Americas was $5.74 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $5.5 billion, with a +16.1% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from APAC was $16.48 billion, surpassing the estimated $15.55 billion, representing a +19.2% year-over-year increase [4] - Revenue from Google properties was $63.99 billion, above the average estimate of $62.12 billion, reflecting a +11.9% year-over-year change [4] - Google Cloud revenue was $13.62 billion, exceeding the estimate of $13.07 billion, with a +31.7% year-over-year increase [4] - YouTube ads generated $9.8 billion, surpassing the estimate of $9.52 billion, marking a +13.1% year-over-year change [4] - Google advertising revenue totaled $71.34 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $69.26 billion, reflecting a +10.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Revenue from Google Search & other was $54.19 billion, above the average estimate of $52.59 billion, representing a +11.7% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from Google Network was $7.35 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $7.15 billion, but showing a year-over-year decline of -1.2% [4] Stock Performance - Alphabet's shares returned +14.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Waste Connections (WCN) reported $2.41 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.1%. EPS of $1.29 for the same period compares to $1.24 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.39 billion, representing a surprise of +0.74%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +3.2%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.25.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and ...

Key Takeaways NTRS posted Q2 EPS of $2.13, beating estimates but down from $4.34 in the year-ago quarter. Higher NII and growth in AUC and AUM supported quarterly financial performance for NTRS. Declines in fee income, credit quality, and capital ratios weighed on NTRS results.Northern Trust Corporation’s (NTRS) second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.13 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08. However, in the prior-year quarter, the company reported an EPS of $4.34.NTRS results ben ...

Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation July 23, 2025 1 Today's Presenters Zak Calisto Group CEO & Founder Goy Hoeshin Group CFO Carmen Calisto Group Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer 2 2 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements The information in this presentation (which includes any oral statements made in connection therewith, as applicable) includes "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us, and include, without lim ...

For the quarter ended June 2025, Texas Instruments (TXN) reported revenue of $4.45 billion, up 16.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.41, compared to $1.22 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +3.22% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.31 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.32, the EPS surprise was +6.82%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street e ...

Preclinical-stage biotech company explores digital asset treasury opportunities to enhance capital efficiency while maintaining core focus on immunotherapy innovationLA PALMA, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liminatus Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIMN), a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of targeted cancer immunotherapies, today announced that it has initiated a strategic review to evaluate the potential inclusion of regulated digital asset strategies as part of it ...