Shares of Charter Communications jumped more than 7% Friday after the telecom giant reported a smaller-than-anticipated decline in internet subscribers for the fourth quarter, signaling resilience in its core business amid industry-wide pressures.
Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.
Charter Communications shares surged Friday after the cable giant reported a rare quarterly gain in pay-TV subscribers, a bright spot amid ongoing broadband pressures. The company's strategy of bundling streaming services appears to be resonating with customers.
Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.
KeyBanc Capital Markets maintains a Sector Weight rating on Charter Communications, warning of heightened competitive pressures from fiber expansion and potential subscriber losses ahead of the company's Q4 earnings.
Shares of tower REIT SBA Communications (SBAC) have faced sustained pressure, declining across multiple timeframes. With the stock trading significantly below common fair value estimates, analysts and investors are divided on whether this presents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper sector headwinds.
Shares of SBA Communications have faced persistent pressure, declining over 5% in the past year. A detailed analysis of its discounted cash flow and P/E ratio suggests the wireless infrastructure REIT may be significantly undervalued, presenting a potential entry point for long-term investors.
Rogers Communications Inc. reported robust fourth-quarter 2025 results, with revenue reaching C$6.17 billion and net income of C$743 million. The company's strategic pivot into sports and media, fueled by the MLSE acquisition and content partnerships, is emerging as a significant growth driver, challenging its traditional telecom narrative.
Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.
The Geely-owned electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a major $400 million equity investment from a consortium led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, signaling crucial financial backing as it navigates a competitive market.
Satellite communications provider Viasat (VSAT) saw its shares hit a new 52-week peak of $46.49, capping a remarkable 12-month rally. The surge follows a significant price target upgrade from Morgan Stanley and the successful launch of a key global network for government clients.
Sanmina posted robust Q4 revenue, fueled by communications and AI infrastructure demand, yet shares fell as investors scrutinized softer margins and the integration of ZT Systems. Analysts on the earnings call zeroed in on the path to profitability and market diversification.
Nomura's digital asset arm, Laser Digital, reports quarterly losses leading to reduced crypto exposure, even as it aggressively pursues a US banking charter and global expansion, highlighting a dual-track strategy of short-term risk management and long-term infrastructure build-out.
Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) reports Q4 earnings Tuesday after the bell, with investors weighing steady forecasts against a challenging backdrop for software stocks.
Zoom Video Communications' early investment in AI powerhouse Anthropic is emerging as a critical, and potentially undervalued, component of its growth story, prompting analysts and investors to reassess the company's long-term trajectory beyond video conferencing.
Shares of Verizon Communications surged nearly 12% on Friday, marking their third consecutive day of gains, after the telecom giant posted solid annual results and unveiled aggressive growth targets for its core wireless and broadband businesses.
Verizon Communications stock jumped over 11% after reporting its best customer gains in years, defying expectations that subscriber growth would come at the expense of profitability. The telecom giant's Q4 results suggest a more aggressive market stance under CEO Dan Schulman.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
Verizon Communications posts its strongest customer gains since 2019, bolstered by a key fiber acquisition and a renewed strategic focus under CEO Hans Vestberg, signaling a potential inflection point for the telecom giant.
