BOSTON, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leader in threat detection and exposure management, today announced that the company will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after the financial markets close. The company will host a conference call that same day to discuss its results and business outlook at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To register for the live event please visit: https://q2-2025-rapid7-earnings-call.open-exchange.net/. A live we ...

PITTSBURGH, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) will hold its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Dial-in details are below. The live audio webcast of the earnings presentation can be accessed at https://investors.wesco.com where related materials will be posted prior to the presentation, and a replay of the webcast will be available.Second Quarter Earnings Call Dial-In AccessLive AccessNorth America Toll Free: 1-877-443-5356Internati ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers business online, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's second quarter 2025 financial results and may include forward-looking financial guidance from management. The call will also be broadcast live via the internet at Akamai's Investor Relations  ...

Key Takeaways Cloudflare's S&M expense to revenue ratio dropped to 38.28% in Q1 2025 from 41.4% a year earlier. NET's Q1 operating margin rose 50 bps YoY to 11.7%, driven by S&M discipline and stable cost structure. Customer count rose 27% YoY, with 30 new large clients helping total $100K+ accounts reach 3,527.Cloudflare (NET) is continuously improving its sales and marketing (S&M) efficiency. This is reflected in the declining S&M expense to revenue ratio, which has been on a constant decline for the pa ...

Allot Communications (ALLT) shares ended the last trading session 8% higher at $9.21. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 4.6% loss over the past four weeks.The sharp rise in the stock price was fueled by optimistic investor sentiment, sparked by recent analyst upgrades, promising earnings potential, an expanding customer base, and the effective rollout of the company’s security solutions.This internet ...

Janaki Akella and Bas Burger bring extensive experience in global business transformation, innovation, AI, and go-to-market strategies CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced additions to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, Janaki Akella and Bas Burger have joined the Akamai Board, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership and global ...

GUANGZHOU, China, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIFU Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFU) (the “Company” or “AIFU”), a leading AI-driven independent financial services platform in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with certain investors, pursuant to which the investors have agreed to subscribe for, and the Company has agreed to issue and sell to the investors, (i) an aggregate of 10,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.4 per share, of the C ...

Key Takeaways CSCO's gross and operating margins expanded in Q3 FY25, driven by supply chain strength and Splunk gains. Regional manufacturing cut tariff exposure, helping CSCO hit high-end margin guidance in the latest quarter. CSCO sees continued margin momentum from AI, cybersecurity demand and disciplined cost controls.Cisco Systems (CSCO) has been benefiting from a flexible and diversified supply chain that is driving gross margin expansion. This improvement, along with productivity improvements and ...

Key Takeaways Neudesic renewed its Microsoft Cloud Security Specialization to secure hybrid and multi-cloud systems. The move deepens IBM's integration with Microsoft and strengthens its enterprise security offerings. The certification supports IBM's growth in cloud consulting, boosting its presence across key industries.Neudesic, a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) , has renewed its Cloud Security Specialization with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) to continue delivering enterp ...

Core Viewpoint - Several companies are significantly increasing their share buyback programs, collectively adding over $10 billion in repurchase capacity to the stock market, signaling a commitment to reward shareholders and potentially reduce outstanding shares [1]. Company Summaries Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) - Announced a $400 million share buyback program, representing approximately 8.3% of its $4.8 billion market capitalization [2]. - The company raised $2.5 billion to create a large Bitcoin treasury, increasing its liquid assets to over $3 billion, despite generating under $4 million in revenues and having operating expenses exceeding $127 million [3]. Johnson Controls International (JCI) - Increased its share buyback authorization to $9 billion, totaling $10.1 billion in repurchase capacity, which is about 14.6% of its $69 billion market capitalization [6][7]. - Plans to return $5 billion in capital in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, potentially reducing its share count by around 7% and enhancing earnings per share [7]. Darden Restaurants (DRI) - Announced a $1 billion share buyback program, equating to just under 4% of its over $25 billion market capitalization, following a total return of approximately 17% in 2025 [9][10]. - Increased its quarterly dividend by 7.1%, with a solid indicated dividend yield of around 2.8%, one of the highest among U.S. restaurant stocks [10]. Broader Corporate Trend - The substantial buyback announcements from DJT, JCI, and DRI reflect a broader trend of companies returning capital to shareholders, whether to offset stock declines, reinforce confidence, or enhance earnings metrics [11]. - The end result of these buybacks is expected to be reduced share counts and potentially stronger shareholder returns, emphasizing the importance of execution speed and effectiveness in the coming quarters [12].