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First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $223.82, demonstrating a +1.47% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.38% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.29%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.62%.

Coming into today, shares of the largest U.S. solar company had lost 16.56% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector lost 1.03%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.61%.

The upcoming earnings release of First Solar will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.74, showcasing a 13.84% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.06 billion, down 3.31% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $17.61 per share and revenue of $5.1 billion, which would represent changes of +23.93% and -2.21%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for First Solar should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.05% lower. As of now, First Solar holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that First Solar has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.53 right now. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 21.44.

We can additionally observe that FSLR currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.49. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Solar industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.93.

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, putting it in the top 24% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.17595 per share payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2026. 

Additional information regarding dividends paid by AES, including tax treatment, can be found on www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" then "Stock Information" and then "Dividend History."

About AES

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Estimates and projections regarding, among other things, the expected date of closing of the transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by AES, all of which are subject to change. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, and rates of return consistent with prior experience.

Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law.

Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 2, 2026 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.

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AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release.

Investor Contact: Max Trask 571-217-3249, [email protected]
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, [email protected]

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NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy file applications seeking regulatory approval of their proposed combination Customers in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina would receive $2.25 billion in shareholder-funded bill credits, and the companies have committed that merger-related costs will not be passed on to customers The combination brings together Dominion Energy's local leadership, experienced workforce and community knowledge with NextEra Energy's added financial strength, supply chain expertise and infrastructure development capabilities The combined company would bring an all-of-the-above energy platform, including renewables, battery storage, nuclear and natural gas, with industry-leading capabilities Dominion Energy's operating companies will remain locally led and separately regulated, with meaningful job protections; the combined company would maintain dual corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, and Juno Beach, Florida, and an operational headquarters in Cayce, South Carolina The combination positions Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina to meet unprecedented power demand, support jobs and economic development, and keep customer bills affordable The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027 , /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) today filed applications seeking regulatory approval of their proposed combination with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

America is entering an era of rapidly growing electricity demand that will require substantial investment in generation, transmission, distribution and grid resilience. The proposed combination is designed to preserve Dominion Energy's local strengths with NextEra Energy's added resources, balance sheet strength, supply chain expertise, construction experience and operating capabilities to help meet that demand reliably and affordably over the long term. The combined company would serve approximately 10 million customer accounts across four of the nation's fastest-growing states and be better positioned to buy, build, finance and operate the energy infrastructure customers need more efficiently.

The larger platform is intended to complement, not replace, Dominion Energy's local operating model. Dominion Energy's operating companies would remain locally led, separately regulated and accountable to their state commissions, while their teams gain access to additional technology, capital and proven practices. That includes a proven track record at Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) with more than 20 years of reliably and affordably meeting growth in one of the fastest-growing states in America, with a reliability performance of more than 60% better than the national average and a typical residential bill approximately 30% below the national average.

A word from John Ketchum, chairman, president and CEO of NextEra Energy:
"This combination is about putting scale and a stronger, more comprehensive platform behind Dominion Energy's local teams so they can meet growing power demand while keeping bills affordable and service reliable. We're bringing together two industry-leading teams with complementary strengths and expertise. Dominion Energy brings deep local knowledge, experienced employees and a strong operating record. NextEra Energy brings additional scale, an industry-leading operating platform, financial strength, supply chain expertise and operating efficiencies we have built through FPL and NextEra Energy Resources. Together, we will be better positioned to partner with states and communities to attract new investment, support new jobs and invest in the all-of-the-above energy infrastructure customers need, including renewables, battery storage, nuclear and gas-fired generation. Customers would experience immediate value through $2.25 billion in shareholder-funded bill credits and long-term value through a stronger company that can buy, build, finance and operate energy infrastructure projects more efficiently, which will result in long-term customer benefits."

A word from Robert Blue, chair, president and CEO of Dominion Energy:
"This is a combination centered on customers, communities and employees. It preserves the Dominion Energy utilities our customers know — the same local leaders, employees, regulatory oversight and commitment to an all-of-the-above energy mix — while adding capabilities that can help us build needed infrastructure more efficiently and keep bills affordable. Our employees and communities can be confident that we will remain a strong local employer, a constructive economic development partner and a reliable provider of the energy that powers homes, businesses and new investments."

Delivering real value to customers, communities and employees

Immediate bill relief and customer protections: Dominion Energy customers in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina would receive $2.25 billion in bill credits over the first two years after closing, funded by shareholders and not recoverable from customers. Customers also would be held harmless from any and all transaction, transition, acquisition-premium, financing and restructuring costs associated with the combination. Long-term affordability and reliability: The benefits extend beyond the initial credits. The combined company's greater purchasing power, broader supply chain visibility, increased access to capital, project execution capabilities and larger operating platform are expected to help meet growing power demand affordably while maintaining service quality and reliability. An all-of-the-above energy platform: Through its regulated utilities and subsidiaries, the combined company would own or operate more than 110 gigawatts of electric generating resources across renewables, battery storage, nuclear and natural gas. The combination would pair Dominion Energy's local operating expertise and generation portfolio with NextEra Energy's industry-leading solar and battery storage capabilities, as well as deep experience in nuclear, natural gas, transmission and grid modernization. Customer service and storm response: The combination would provide access to a larger regulated utility platform, drawing on best practices across FPL and Dominion Energy's operating companies in customer service, storm restoration, grid modernization, workforce tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence and process improvement. Locally led, locally staffed and fully accountable: Dominion Energy's operating companies will remain separately regulated and locally led. The combined company will maintain dual corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, and Juno Beach, Florida, and an operational headquarters in Cayce, South Carolina. State regulators would continue to oversee rates, service, resource planning and major investments. Dominion Energy employees would receive 18 months of job protection after closing; non-union employees would receive two years of current compensation and comparable benefits. Collective bargaining agreements would continue according to their terms. A partner in economic and community development: Reliable, affordable energy is foundational to economic development. The combined company intends to partner with state and local leaders to support existing employers, attract new businesses, and encourage additional investment from suppliers, contractors and service providers. It also would increase Dominion Energy's historical shareholder-funded charitable giving by $10 million annually for five years across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Transaction review process
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals by the shareholders of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, state regulatory review and approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

More information about the proposed combination is available at www.DominionNextEraFuture.com. Applications will be posted as they are filed.   

About NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America, the world's leader in renewables and storage and a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns the largest energy infrastructure development company in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including renewables, battery storage, nuclear and natural gas. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the nation's leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company's mission is to provide the reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included or incorporated by reference in this communication, including, among other things, statements regarding the proposed business combination transaction between NextEra Energy, Inc., a Florida Corporation ("NextEra Energy"), and Dominion Energy, Inc., a Virginia Corporation ("Dominion Energy"), and future events, plans and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, the anticipated impact of the proposed transactions on the combined company's business and future financial and operating results, the anticipated closing date for the proposed transactions and other aspects of NextEra Energy's or Dominion Energy's operations or operating results are forward-looking statements. Words and phrases such as "ambition," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "budget," "continue," "could," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "seek," "should," "will," "would," "expect," "objective," "projection," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "outlook," "effort," "target," the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions or events can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to be reasonable at the time such forward-looking statement is made. Any forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance, outcomes or results and is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond NextEra Energy's or Dominion Energy's control, that could cause actual performance, outcomes or results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in the forward-looking statement.

These factors include a failure by NextEra Energy to successfully integrate Dominion Energy's businesses and technologies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected; the risk that the expected benefits of the proposed transactions may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; each party's ability to obtain the approval of its shareholders required to consummate the proposed transactions and the timing of the closing of the proposed transactions, including the risk that the conditions to closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all or the failure of the transactions to close for any other reason or to close on the anticipated terms, including with the anticipated tax treatment; the risk that any governmental or regulatory approval, consent or authorization that may be required for the proposed transactions is not obtained, is delayed or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that cause the termination of the merger agreement and abandonment of the transactions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement by either party; the risk that certain provisions in the merger agreement or the pendency of the transactions may impact either party's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; unanticipated difficulties, liabilities or expenditures relating to the transactions, including the impact of potential litigation relating to the transactions; the effect of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transactions on the parties' business relationships and business operations generally, including the parties' relationship with regulators, suppliers, vendors and customers; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transactions on the parties' common stock prices and uncertainty as to the long-term value of either party's common stock; risks that the proposed transactions disrupt either party's current plans and operations, including due to the diversion of the attention of management from ordinary course business operations, and potential difficulties in hiring or retaining employees as a result of the proposed transactions; any rating agency actions; and the impact of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transactions on either party's ability to access capital, including the short- and long-term debt markets, on a timely and affordable basis; general worldwide economic conditions and related uncertainties; the effect and timing of changes in laws or in governmental regulations (including environmental); fluctuations in trading prices of securities of NextEra Energy and in the financial results of NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy; and the timing and extent of changes in interest rates, commodity prices and demand and market prices for electricity or gas. The preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-297351) filed by NextEra Energy with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 9, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/753308/000110465926082301/tm2614888-13_s4.htm) ("Registration Statement"), describes additional risks relating to the proposed transactions and combined company. While the list of factors presented here and the list of factors presented in the Registration Statement are considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to NextEra Energy's and Dominion Energy's respective periodic reports and other filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in NextEra Energy's and Dominion Energy's most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Any forward-looking statements included in this communication represent current expectations and are inherently uncertain and are made only as of the date hereof (or, if applicable, the dates indicated in such statement). Except as required by law, neither NextEra Energy nor Dominion Energy undertakes or assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.

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This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Additional Information about the Transactions and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transactions, NextEra Energy filed with the SEC the Registration Statement, which includes a preliminary joint proxy statement of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy that also constitutes a preliminary prospectus of NextEra Energy. Each of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy intends to file with the SEC a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus. Each of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement or the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy may file with the SEC. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEXTERA ENERGY, DOMINION ENERGY, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.

Investors and security holders are or will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, including the preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus, and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents containing important information about NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy and the proposed transactions, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by NextEra Energy are available free of charge on NextEra Energy's website at http://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/ or by contacting NextEra Energy's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (800) 222-4511. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Dominion Energy are available free of charge on Dominion Energy's website at http://investors.dominionenergy.com or by contacting Dominion Energy's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (804) 819-2438.

Participants in the Solicitation
NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transactions. Information about the directors and executive officers of NextEra Energy, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in (i) NextEra Energy's proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 1, 2026, including under the headings "Proposal 1: Election as directors of the nominees specified in this proxy statement," "Director Compensation," "Executive Compensation," and "Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" (ii) NextEra Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 13, 2026, including under the heading "Item 1. Business—Information About Our Executive Officers" and (iii) to the extent certain holdings of NextEra Energy securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in NextEra Energy's proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4, or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5, filed with the SEC.

Information about the directors and executive officers of Dominion Energy, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in (i) Dominion Energy's proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026, including under the headings "Item 1: Election of Directors – Director Nominees," "Compensation of Non-Employee Directors," "Executive Compensation" and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management," (ii) Dominion Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2026, including under the heading "Information about our Executive Officers," and (iii) to the extent certain holdings of Dominion Energy securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Dominion Energy's proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5, filed with the SEC.

Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions when such materials become available. Investors should read the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are available free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Additionally, copies of documents filed with the SEC by NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are available free of charge through the sources indicated above.

SOURCE NextEra Energy, Inc.; Dominion Energy

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) shares cratered again during intraday trading on June 23, 2026 (-$43.34, -40%), on the company’s disclosure of additional challenges to- and cost overruns within- its renewables business projects and the abrupt departure of its Chief Operating Officer.

The news follows Primoris’ May 5, 2026 disclosure that it suffered huge year-over-year and sequential declines in revenues and gross profits for its Energy segment and identified ongoing, expanded issues with its renewables business, news which sent the price of company shares tumbling $101.69 (-50%).

Hagens Berman is actively investigating whether Primoris’ pre-May 5 statements about trends in- and operational performance of- its renewables business misled investors and, if so, whether the company violated the federal securities laws.

The firm encourages Primoris investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation to contact its attorneys.

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Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) Investigation:

Primoris’ renewable business is part of the company’s core Energy segment and historically has contributed roughly 40% of Primoris’ entire annual revenue.

After the markets closed on June 22, 2026, Primoris shocked investors when it announced that “[a]dditional challenges and cost overruns were identified as a result of continued progress on projects in the Company’s Renewables business.” Importantly, as a result of ongoing problems in six projects and additional challenges, Primoris said its 2026 renewables business revenues would decline 30% ($900 million) from the $3 billion revenues reported for 2025.

This news follows two previous disclosures about Primoris’ renewables business problems, one downplaying and the next partially indicating problems in the business.

First, in February 2026, Primoris management attributed lower gross margins to “unexpectedly higher costs” at certain renewables projects, citing difficult soil and rock conditions that required additional labor and equipment. While management later downplayed the issue as being isolated to a single project—expressing confidence in their remedial measures—they simultaneously touted the company’s ability to “accelerate project timelines” for 2026.

Second, on May 5, 2026, the market’s confidence in Primoris’s remedial measures was shattered when the company released its Q1 2026 financial results and revealed a staggering decline in the core Energy segment, with year-over-year revenues falling by $152.9 million (13.8%) and gross profits plunging by nearly 40%.

CEO Koti Vadlamudi admitted the next day during the May 6 earnings call that Primoris’s financial results were battered by cost pressures across multiple solar projects. Moving beyond the “rock and soil” reason used just months prior, Vadlamudi cited a litany of execution-related factors as the cause of the margin collapse:

Project Redesigns: Costly changes to existing plans.Labor Issues: Inability to manage specific workforce demands.Sequencing Errors: Failures in project management and timing.Weather Disruptions: Further complicating already delayed timelines Together, the May 5 and June 22, 2026 disclosures wiped out over $7.8 billion of Primoris’ market capitalization.

“We’re focused on when Primoris’ management learned of the full scope of the company’s renewables problems, including the apparent inadequacy of remediation measures,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.

If you invested in Primoris and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the firm’s Primoris investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Primoris should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., (NYSE: THG), a leading property and casualty insurance company, announced today that John "Jack" C. Roche, president and chief executive officer, has informed the company's Board of Directors he plans to retire on December 31, 2026, following a distinguished 40-year career in the insurance industry. Richard "Dick" W. Lavey, chief operating officer and president of Hanover Agency Markets, has been appointed by the board as CEO-elect and will work closely with Roche to ensure a successful transition.

John C. Roche

Richard W. Lavey "The Board of Directors is deeply grateful to Jack for his outstanding leadership and the significant impact he's made to The Hanover," said Cynthia L. Egan, chair of the board at The Hanover. "He has driven progress in every dimension of the company, not the least of which is working closely with the board and with Dick to ensure that we have an exceptional CEO to elevate the company to its next level."

Roche, 62, joined The Hanover in 2006 and was appointed president and chief executive officer in 2017. Under his leadership, the company achieved record operating earnings, outstanding stock price appreciation and strengthened its position as a premier property and casualty company in the independent agency channel. In addition to his responsibilities at The Hanover, Roche serves the insurance industry as vice chair of the board of trustees for The Institutes, a member of the board of directors for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and as a member of the board of overseers of St. John's University Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. 

"I will retire at the end of the year with tremendous pride in all our organization has accomplished," Roche said. "The company is in a strong financial position and has the exceptional talent needed to drive our business forward. Having worked closely with Dick for more than two decades, I have complete confidence in his leadership and his ability to guide our company forward. Together, we will ensure a seamless and successful transition."

"Dick is an accomplished executive whose deep experience spans the insurance and technology industries," said Egan. "His impressive contributions have been central in the successful expansion of the company's strategy, shaping The Hanover into a leading partner for independent agents and a top-performing company. From repositioning the firm's personal and core commercial lines growth and profitability to his critical leadership in driving technology advancements, Dick has the insight, strategic vision and passion to lead the company through the next chapter of its remarkable journey."

Lavey, 59, joined The Hanover in 2004 and held a series of executive leadership positions over his 22-year tenure. Currently, Lavey serves as chief operating officer where he directs the strategic transformation of the company's operating model, augmenting the partnership between its business and technology functions. In his role as president of Hanover Agency Markets, Lavey leads the growth and performance of core commercial and personal lines, which combined represent 75% of The Hanover's $7 billion consolidated gross premiums written. Earlier in his tenure, Lavey served as chief marketing officer, chief growth innovation officer, president of personal lines and president of the organization's northeast region, among other key positions.

Prior to The Hanover, Lavey held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and strategy at a number of insurance and technology companies, including The Hartford and The Travelers Insurance Company. He recently served as chairman of the board for the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Lavey is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of Holy Cross and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.

"I am honored to lead our organization at such a transformative time in our business. I am energized to continue our momentum to accelerate growth, drive performance and deliver lasting value for our stakeholders," said Lavey.

The company will be available to answer questions at its upcoming earnings call, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The Hanover also plans to share an update on the company's strategy and future outlook at its investor day on September 17, 2026. To learn more, visit The Hanover's investor relations page at investors.hanover.com.

About The Hanover

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners, The Hanover offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.

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BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (“Warrior” or NYSE: HCC) today announced that it will hold its second quarter 2026 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Warrior will release its results following the close of market trading that afternoon.

Warrior Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement and Investor Conference Call

Share To participate in the conference call, please call 1-844-340-9047 (domestic) or 1-412-858-5206 (international) 10 minutes prior to the start time and reference the Warrior Met Coal conference call. A webcast of the conference call will be available through the Investor section of the Company’s website, http://investors.warriormetcoal.com, where an archived replay will also be available.

Telephone playback will also be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on August 5, 2026, until 6:30 p.m. ET on August 12, 2026. The replay will be available by calling: 1-855-669-9658 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) and entering passcode 2020393.

About Warrior

Warrior is a U.S.-based, environmentally, and socially minded supplier to the global steel industry. It is dedicated entirely to mining non-thermal metallurgical (met) steelmaking coal used as a critical component of steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. Warrior is a large-scale, low-cost producer and exporter of premium quality met coal, also known as hard-coking coal (HCC), operating highly efficient longwall operations in its underground mines based in Alabama. The HCC that Warrior produces from the Blue Creek coal seam contains very low sulfur and has strong coking properties. The premium nature of Warrior’s HCC makes it ideally suited as a base feed coal for steel makers. For more information, please visit www.warriormetcoal.com.

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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to $20,000,000 of the Company's 6.00% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq:LANDO) and up to $35,000,000 of the Company's 6.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq:LANDP) (together, the "Preferred Stock Repurchase Program"). The repurchases are intended to be implemented through open market transactions on U.S. exchanges or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable securities laws, and any market purchases will be made during applicable trading window periods or pursuant to any applicable Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The timing, prices, and sizes of repurchases will depend upon prevailing market prices, general economic and market conditions and other considerations. The board's authorization of the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program expires July 14, 2027, and the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of preferred stock.

"After a thorough analysis and in consultation with our board of directors, we are announcing another share repurchase authorization as part of a capital allocation strategy that we believe is in the best interest of our shareholders and our business. We believe that the current market conditions provide an attractive buying opportunity for our preferred stock and that using capital to repurchase our preferred shares at appropriate prices represents a favorable strategic use of capital," said David Gladstone, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

About Gladstone Land Corporation:

Gladstone Land is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust that invests in farmland located in major agricultural markets in the U.S., which it leases to farmers. The Company currently owns 142 farms, comprised of approximately 98,000 acres in 14 different states and over 55,000 acre-feet of water assets in California. Additional information can be found at www.GladstoneLand.com.

For stockholder information on Gladstone Land, call (703) 287-5893. For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly dividend-paying Gladstone funds, please visit www.GladstoneCompanies.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties, although they are based on the Company's current plans that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to procure financing for investments, downturns in the current economic environment, the performance of its tenants, the impact of competition on its efforts to renew existing leases or re-lease real property, and significant changes in interest rates. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by its forward-looking statements are disclosed under the caption "Risk Factors" within the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2026, as amended, and certain other documents filed with the SEC from time to time. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

For further information: Gladstone Land, (703) 287-5893

SOURCE: Gladstone Land Corporation

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I keep clicking buy on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction), and the hardware bears keep giving me reasons to do it again. Every quarter someone declares the iPhone cycle exhausted. Every quarter Apple hands me another record and I add to the position.

The conviction is simple. Apple sells hardware that a 2.5 billion active device installed base refuses to abandon, then rents that same base a growing bundle of high-margin services. Bears keep pricing this as a maturing phone company. I keep pricing it as a compounding annuity with a chip designer attached.

The Receipts I Keep Coming Back To Start with the hardware. In the March quarter, iPhone revenue hit $56.994 billion, a March record, with Tim Cook citing 22% year over year growth and 99% US customer satisfaction on the iPhone 17 family. Total revenue came in at $111.184 billion, up 16.6% year over year, with double-digit growth in every geographic segment. Demand like that speaks for itself.

Then Services. Revenue reached $30.976 billion at a 76.7% gross margin. That mix keeps expanding, and it keeps decoupling Apple’s earnings from any single phone launch. EPS of $2.01 beat the $1.9404 estimate, making it 8 consecutive quarters of beats.

The third leg is the capital return machine. The board authorized a fresh $100 billion buyback and lifted the dividend 4% to $0.27. Full fiscal year 2025 buybacks totaled $90.71 billion. On that shrinking share count, Apple posts 171.4% return on equity and 53.3% ROIC. Every dollar retained earns a return most companies cannot touch.

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Why Not the Obvious AI Alternative The name a tech-focused reader reaches for first these days is NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA). I own some, and I keep sending fresh cash to Apple anyway. One AI-focused podcast framed the setup plainly: “the market is actually in a way saying we want to pay less for Nvidia than a company like Apple that is very growth constrained” because with Apple “you know what you’re getting.” The hyperscalers are pouring capex into AI infrastructure with uncertain payback windows. Apple is spending on R&D at an accelerating rate, per Cook, while still returning tens of billions to me each quarter. Predictability at this scale is rare, and I will pay for it.

The Risk I Am Not Ignoring Greater China is the concern I sit with. The region softened to $14.49 billion in Q4 FY25 before recovering. The rebound has been fast: 33% growth in the first half of fiscal 2026 and a March record. Memory costs are climbing too, and Cook flagged a larger impact in the June quarter. Margins will feel it. The through-line still holds: an installed base compounding into a Services flywheel, backed by $62 billion in net cash. If you want to see how that Services momentum shows up in the numbers, our team pulled the receipts in 7 Stocks Powering the AI Boom (That Aren’t Chipmakers).

Why the Buy Button Stays Active Shares are up 51.53% over the past year and 1,300.24% over ten years at $314.86. I keep buying because the machine that produced those returns is still running: hardware people upgrade, services people pay for monthly, and a treasury that keeps buying its own stock back. The hardware bears will keep filing their obituaries. I will keep filing my trade tickets.

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On July 9, The Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix (NFLX +0.11%) executives have been discussing adding live channels to its service. According to the article, programs, shows, and films from certain genres could be continuously streamed.

That news, coming just ahead of Netflix's second-quarter report on July 16, could be a warning flag to expect disappointing or underwhelming results.

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Keeping subscribers more engaged Subscriber engagement (the amount of time people spend watching shows and movies on the platform, and how often they finish them) was a talking point at the company's annual business review in the spring, according to the article. Since then, however, the topic has reportedly come up more frequently.

To address that issue, executives have considered launching the live channels mentioned earlier and creating a bundle with other streaming services, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Having a game plan ready The idea that Netflix is exploring new options to keep subscribers engaged should not be viewed as a negative. In a competitive space, it will need to continuously evaluate its current business plan, considering what else it could offer or what it may need to pivot away from. But the timing of this news could foreshadow a disappointing quarter.

The talking points for adding live programming or bundles could be proactive measures to address any underwhelming or weak stats in the second-quarter report.

The outlook for Netflix To be fair, Netflix may still report a great quarter and begin to reverse the downward trend the stock has been on in recent months.

The Wall Street Journal's reporting about its live programming plans could turn out to be an early preview of a new strategy at the streaming giant. But again, if viewers are spending less time watching its shows and movies and aren't finishing them at the rates they used to, that points to an issue brewing in terms of its ability to hold onto its subscribers.

I still like Netflix's potential as a long-term investment, considering its opportunities to grow revenue through its gaming division, video podcasting, and its entertainment complex concept, Netflix House. But the Q2 report may not offer much to help reignite investor enthusiasm in the short term.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorganChase” or the “Firm”) has declared dividends on the outstanding shares of the Firm’s Series DD, EE, GG, JJ, LL, MM and NN preferred stock. Information can be found on the Firm’s Investor Relations website at https://www.jpmorganchase.com/ir/news.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $5.0 trillion in assets and $375 billion in stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2026. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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United Airlines' second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, but billions of dollars in added fuel costs continue to weigh on earnings, the carrier said Wednesday.

Here is what United Airlines reported for the quarter that ended June 30 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on estimates compiled by LSEG:

Earnings per share: $1.99 adjusted vs. $1.88 expectedRevenue: $17.67 billion vs. $17.61 billion expectedUnited forecast third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of between $2.50 and $3.50, compared with analysts' estimates for $3.60 a share. It estimated full-year adjusted earnings per share of between $9 and $11, the higher end of the range of the adjusted $7 to $11 a share it forecast in April, when it cut its January forecast after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

According to Argus data published by industry group Airlines for America, jet fuel prices at major U.S. airports are up 34% in July alone through Tuesday amid a roller coaster of escalating and deescalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Jet fuel is the largest cost for airlines after labor.

United said the higher fuel prices could add nearly $6 billion to its expenses this year compared with what it expected at the start of 2026, and that its second-quarter fuel costs rose 84% from last year to $2.3 billion. Those estimates were made based on Tuesday's fuel prices. It said it would cover up to as much as 90% of its higher costs this quarter and all of it in the fourth quarter.

Rival Delta Air Lines also said it is passing on more of those higher costs to flyers. The airlines said demand has remained strong despite higher fares.

United said it is updating its forecast to include the most recent fuel prices because costs have been so volatile. Since the beginning of July, fuel prices have hit adjusted earnings for the third quarter by $1.12 per share, it said.

The carrier could further cut its capacity plans because of higher fuel costs this year, it said in a filing.

United expanded flying 3.5% second quarter. Its revenue rose 16% from a year earlier to $17.67 billion, with total unit revenue up 12.1% in the second quarter from last year. That was the highest unit revenue growth since early 2023, according to FactSet.

The airline reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets, as well as rising unit revenue for both domestic and international trips.

Net income fell more than 17% to $805 million, or $2.46 a share. Adjusting for one-time items United reported $649 million, or $1.99 a share on an adjusted basis.

United executives will hold an earnings call Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

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July 15, 2026 16:05 ET  | Source: Teladoc Health, Inc.

NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, announced that it will release second quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the market closes. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to review results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day.

Conference Call Details

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 833-461-5787 for U.S. participants and using the meeting ID # 478 236 923.

For international participants, please visit the following link for global dial-in numbers, using the same meeting ID # 478 236 923: https://help.events.q4inc.com/eahc/international-dial-in-numbers. A live audio webcast will also be available online at https://ir.teladoc.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/.

A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for approximately 90 days.

About Teladoc Health

Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) is the global leader in virtual care. The company is delivering and orchestrating care across patients, care providers, platforms, and partners — transforming virtual care into a catalyst for how better health happens. Through our relationships with health plans, employers, providers, health systems and consumers, we are enabling more access, driving better outcomes, extending provider capacity and lowering costs. Learn more at teladochealth.com.

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Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) is expected to report a steady second-quarter performance, with Jefferies maintaining a positive long-term view despite not anticipating a "narrative changing" earnings release.

The investment bank reiterated its ‘Bu’y rating and $600 price target, implying upside from current levels of $485, ahead of the company's results, writing that it prefers to remain positioned for potential catalysts including a Warner Music Group remixing agreement and the launch of AI-powered remixing features.

For the second quarter, Jefferies forecasts gross margin of 33.1%, in line with Spotify's guidance, while noting that a typical beat of more than 20 basis points to around 33.3% represents a reasonable upside scenario.

The analysts also view the current third-quarter Wall Street gross margin estimate of 33% as achievable, despite expected regulatory charges.

Jefferies expects constant-currency revenue growth of 15% year over year in both the second and third quarters, in line with consensus estimates.

It also forecasts second-quarter net additions of 6 million premium subscribers and 17 million monthly active users, with potential upside to MAUs from Spotify's Wrapped 20th anniversary campaign.

The analysts expect investor attention to center on management's comments about new products, particularly the timeline and adoption of an AI remixing offering.

"We'll be listening for commentary on AI remixing adoption/timeline, but given investor skepticism on uptake, remixing is ultimately a 'show-me' that we think plays out positively in the coming months," Jefferies wrote.

While the bank sees the potential for lower operating expenses, it wrote that cost reductions alone are unlikely to drive a sustained re-rating without additional revenue from new products.

Looking further ahead, Jefferies expects 2027 to benefit from new product opportunities, additional pricing initiatives and more normalized cost growth, while reiterating that evidence of incremental revenue from AI remixing could renew investor interest in the stock.

GERMANTOWN, Md., & VENLO, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today highlighted its portfolio of molecular testing solutions supporting the public health response to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the United States.

More than 1,600 U.S. cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed since May, along with another 7,000 potential cases, as health authorities investigate multiple outbreaks involving Cyclospora cayetanensis, a foodborne parasite that can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. The parasite is not detected through routine stool culture and requires specialized diagnostic methods, including molecular testing.

QIAGEN's Sample to Insight portfolio supports laboratories across the molecular testing continuum, from syndromic diagnostics and digital PCR to next-generation sequencing (NGS):

The FDA-cleared QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 includes Cyclospora cayetanensis as a standard target within its 16-target menu for bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens. The fully integrated syndromic test delivers results in about an hour, enabling laboratories to test for Cyclospora alongside other common causes of gastrointestinal illness from the initial patient sample. For research use only, QIAGEN offers the digital PCR Microbial DNA Detection Assay targeting Cyclospora cayetanensis for use with the QIAcuity digital PCR system, supporting highly sensitive detection in research and public health applications. QIAGEN's sequencing portfolio also includes the PulseNet-approved QIAseq FX DNA Library Prep Kit for research use only with any NGS sequencer. This kit is designed to support “shotgun sequencing workflows” that analyze all DNA in a sample to help identify and characterize foodborne pathogens for PulseNet, the U.S. public health laboratory network that detects and investigates foodborne disease outbreaks. “The current rise in cyclosporiasis cases highlights the need for rapid, reliable detection to support timely patient care and effective public health action,” said Nitin Sood, Senior Vice President and Head of Product Portfolio & Innovation at QIAGEN. “QIAGEN is ready to support laboratories and public health authorities worldwide with molecular testing technologies that help detect infections, guide investigations and strengthen responses to emerging disease threats.”

Further information about QIAGEN's molecular testing solutions supporting clinical diagnostics, research and public health laboratories is available through local QIAGEN representatives or the QIAGEN Customer Care team on www.qiagen.com.

About QIAGEN

QIAGEN N.V., a Netherlands-based holding company, is a global leader in Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to extract and analyze molecular information from biological samples containing the building blocks of life. Our Sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies prepare these biomolecules for analysis, while bioinformatics support the interpretation of complex data to deliver actionable insights. Automation solutions integrate these steps into streamlined, cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN serves more than 500,000 customers worldwide in the Life Sciences (academia, pharmaceutical R&D and industrial applications such as forensics) and molecular diagnostics (clinical healthcare). As of June 30, 2026, QIAGEN employed approximately 5,500 people across more than 35 locations. For more information, visit www.qiagen.com.

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Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe”, “hope”, “plan”, “intend”, “seek”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “continue”, “target” or other similar words. To the extent that any of the statements contained herein relating to QIAGEN’s products, timing for launch and development, marketing and/or regulatory approvals, financial and operational outlook, growth and expansion, acquisitions, collaborations, markets, strategy or operating results, including without limitation its expected net sales, net sales of particular products, net sales in particular geographies, adjusted net sales, expansion of adjusted operating income margin, returns to shareholders, progressive dividend payments, product portfolio management, product launches (including anticipated launches of our sequencing solutions, testing platforms, panels and systems), leveraging AI technology, improvements in operating and financial leverage, currency movements against the U.S. dollar, plans for investment in our portfolio and share repurchase commitments, our expectations relating to our adjusted tax rate, debt maturity and repayment, our ability to grow adjusted earnings per share at a greater rate than sales, our ability to improve operating efficiencies and maintain disciplined capital allocation, are forward-looking, such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve a number of uncertainties and risks. Such uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with our dependence on the development and success of new products; management of growth and expansion of operations (including the effects of currency fluctuations, tariffs, tax laws, regulatory processes and logistics and supply chain dependencies); variability of operating results; integration of acquired businesses; changes in relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners; competition; rapid or unexpected changes in technologies; fluctuations in demand for QIAGEN’s products (including fluctuations due to general economic conditions, the level and timing of customers’ funding, budgets and other factors, including delays or limits in the amount of reimbursement approvals or public health funding); our ability to obtain and maintain product regulatory approvals; difficulties in successfully adapting QIAGEN’s products to integrated solutions and producing such products; the ability of QIAGEN to identify and develop new products and to differentiate and protect our products from competitors’ products; market acceptance of new products and the integration of acquired technologies and businesses; actions of governments, global or regional economic developments, including inflation and changing interest rates, weather or transportation delays, natural disasters, cyber security breaches, political or public health crises and the resulting impact on the demand for our products and other aspects of our business, or other force majeure events; litigation risk, including patent litigation and product liability; debt service obligations; volatility in the public trading price of our common shares; as well as the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions may not materialize as expected; and the other factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F. For further information, please refer to the discussions in reports that QIAGEN has filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT | AMAT Price Prediction) and KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) both closed strong quarters tied to AI infrastructure buildout. Applied posted Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91 billion on May 14, 2026. KLA reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $3.415 billion on April 29, 2026. Both beat consensus. Their playbooks look nothing alike.

AI Fab Tools Lift One. Inspection Dominance Lifts the Other. Applied’s Semiconductor Systems segment delivered $5.965 billion at a 35.1% operating margin, up from 32.8%. DRAM mix moved to 29% of that segment, reflecting real HBM pull. CEO Gary Dickerson told investors Applied delivered “record quarterly performance” and now expects the semi equipment business to grow more than 30% in calendar 2026, raised from an earlier 20% call. That is a rare mid-cycle upgrade.

KLA’s story is narrower and richer. Process Control brought in $3.083 billion, roughly 90% of revenue, at a non-GAAP gross margin guide of 61.75% for June. Rick Wallace flagged “continued market share momentum in process control” backed by third-party industry data. Fewer product lines, harder moat.

Business Driver AMAT KLA Main revenue engine Semi Systems $5.965B Process Control $3.083B YoY revenue growth 11.4% 11.5% China revenue share 27% Meaningful, more insulated per analysts Breadth Play vs. Specialist Fortress Applied is widening the net. New Gate-All-Around tools like Precision Selective Nitride PECVD and Trillium ALD, the agreement to acquire ASMPT’s NEXX business for panel-level advanced packaging, and EPIC Center partnerships with TSMC, SK hynix, Micron and Samsung keep Applied embedded in every atomic-layer transition. This makes AMAT the more comprehensive AI manufacturing play, capturing raw physical volume of global foundry expansion.

KLA leans harder on one dominant niche. Inspection and metrology carry structurally higher margins, and Barclays upgraded KLAC to Overweight citing relative insulation from China export controls. The tradeoff: KLA’s diagnostic business is sensitive to wafer-start fluctuations.

The Next Test Is Cash and China Applied’s free cash flow fell to $210 million, down 80.21% YoY on working capital consumption. KLA’s FCF also softened to $622 million, off 36.97%, but the absolute figure remains healthier. Watch whether Applied converts its Q3 revenue guide of roughly $8.95 billion into cash, and whether KLA hits its $3.575 billion June-quarter target.

Why I Lean Toward Applied Materials Right Now AMAT is the sharper AI-infrastructure vehicle today. The 30%+ calendar 2026 equipment growth call, GAA tool ramp, and HBM exposure line up with where fab spending is going. KLA remains a beautiful business, and its 17th consecutive dividend increase plus a fresh $7 billion buyback authorization reward patient holders. For direct leverage to physical AI capacity coming online, Applied offers the clearest exposure. That thesis weakens if China restrictions tighten materially or if Applied’s cash conversion stays weak past one more quarter.

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Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.165 per share, payable on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2026.

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About EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is a premier, vertically integrated American natural gas company with production and midstream operations focused in the Appalachian Basin. We are dedicated to responsibly developing our world-class asset base and being the operator of choice for our stakeholders. By leveraging a culture that prioritizes operational efficiency, technology and sustainability, we seek to continuously improve the way we produce environmentally responsible, reliable and low-cost energy. We have a longstanding commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities, and to the reduction of our overall environmental footprint. Our values are evident in the way we operate and in how we interact each day – trust, teamwork, heart, and evolution are at the center of all we do. To learn more, visit eqt.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the third quarter of 2026:

A cash dividend of $0.205 per share on the corporation's outstanding common shares (NYSE: KEY). The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to holders of record of such Common Shares as of the close of business on September 1, 2026; A dividend of $312.50 per share (equivalent to $12.50 per depositary share (CUSIP #493267AK4)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (CUSIP #493267603), payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) June 15, 2026 to (but excluding) September 15, 2026; A dividend of $15.3125 per share (equivalent to $.382813 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.I)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (CUSIP #493267801), payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) June 15, 2026 to (but excluding) September 15, 2026; A dividend of $14.1250 per share (equivalent to $.353125 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.J)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (CUSIP #493267884), payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) June 15, 2026 to (but excluding) September 15, 2026; A dividend of $14.0625 per share (equivalent to $.351563 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.K)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (CUSIP #493267850), payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) June 15, 2026 to (but excluding) September 15, 2026; and A dividend of $15.50 per share (equivalent to $.3875 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.L)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Reset Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H (CUSIP #493267835), payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026, for the period commencing on (and including) June 15, 2026 to (but excluding) September 15, 2026. About KeyCorp

KeyCorp's roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2026.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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Key Takeaways DNLI won FDA approval for Avlayah, the first new Hunter syndrome therapy option in nearly 20 years.DNLI discontinued BIIB122 after a mid-stage trial missed primary and secondary goals.Denali continues advancing multiple pipeline programs, with BEACON data expected in the first half of 2027. Denali Therapeutics, Inc. (DNLI - Free Report) is developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases using its proprietary TransportVehicle platform, which is designed to help medicines cross the blood-brain barrier.

The company is currently developing drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, lysosomal storage disorders and other serious diseases.

It received a significant boost earlier this year with the FDA approval of its lead drug, Avlayah, for the treatment of Hunter syndrome. Avlayah is an enzyme replacement therapy indicated for pediatric patients with Hunter syndrome (MPS II), targeting neurological symptoms when initiated early.

This accelerated approval is particularly noteworthy as it introduces the first new therapeutic option for this rare disorder in nearly two decades.

Denali is also advancing several other pipeline candidates either alone or in collaboration with other partners.

The company’s clinical-stage portfolio includes DNL126 for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPS IIIA), DNL593 for GRN-related frontotemporal dementia, DNL952 for Pompe disease and DNL628 for Alzheimer's disease.

Denali is also advancing several early-stage pipeline candidates, including DNL921 for Alzheimer's disease, DNL111 for Parkinson’s and Gaucher diseases, DNL622 for Hurler syndrome (MPS I), and DNL422 (OTV) for Parkinson’s disease.

Denali has also collaborated with other pharma and biotech giants like Sanofi, Biogen (BIIB - Free Report) and Takeda (TAK - Free Report) to develop other candidates.

However, recent pipeline setbacks are concerning. In May 2026, Denali and partner Biogen reported disappointing mid-stage results for BIIB122 (DNL151) in early-stage Parkinson's disease, with the study missing both its primary and secondary endpoints.

Biogen and Denali subsequently discontinued the development of BIIB122 in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.

Nonetheless, Denali will continue to independently advance the phase IIa BEACON study evaluating the small-molecule inhibitor in patients carrying pathogenic LRRK2 variants.

The global BEACON study is designed to assess safety, pharmacokinetics and biomarkers of lysosomal pathway engagement.

Data from the BEACON study is expected in the first half of 2027. The study is being led by Denali and funded through a Collaboration and Development Funding Agreement with a third party.

Earlier, in April 2026, partner Takeda ended its collaboration on DNL593 for frontotemporal dementia associated with GRN mutations, returning full rights to Denali. While Takeda stated the decision reflected strategic priorities rather than safety or efficacy concerns, the loss of a major pharmaceutical partner reduces external validation and shifts the full development and financial burden to Denali.

Competition for DNLI in Parkinson’s DiseasePharma giant Roche (RHHBY - Free Report) is developing prasinezumab, a potential first-in-class antibody for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that is designed to target a key epitope within the C-terminus of alpha-synuclein, in partnership with Prothena.

Roche is conducting the phase III PARAISO study in approximately 900 participants with early-stage Parkinson's disease, with the study's primary completion expected in 2029.

Denali’s Price, Valuation and EstimatesShares of the company have surged 37.9% year to date compared with the industry’s growth of 1.1%.

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Going by the price/book ratio, DNLI’s shares currently trade at 3.88X, higher than its mean of 3.02X and the industry’s mean of 3.52X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 loss per share is unchanged at $2.77 over the past 60 days, while that for 2027 loss has narrowed to $2.53 from $2.57 in the same time frame.

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Independent testing across 16 security vendors confirms Elastic Security leads on prevention, accuracy, and performance

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced that Elastic Security earned the only 100% malware protection score among 16 security vendors in the AV-Comparatives 2026 Business Security Test, covering the March–June 2026 test period. Elastic Security also tied for the highest score in the Real-World Protection Test with a 99.8% protection rate and earned the AV-Comparatives Approved Business Product Award.

The AV-Comparatives Business Security Test is one of the industry's most rigorous independent evaluations, running on fully patched Windows 11 across two distinct test disciplines. The Malware Protection Test simulates on-disk and LAN-delivered threats across 1,000 recent malware samples, while the Real-World Protection Test replicates active browsing-based threats such as malicious URLs, drive-by exploits, and socially engineered downloads across 400 test cases run continuously over four months. Together, they measure whether enterprise security products can catch threats at every stage without generating noise that buries security teams.

Elastic Security blocked all 1,000 malware samples in the Malware Protection Test (the only vendor in the field to do so) and stopped 399 of 400 threats in the Real-World Protection Test, tying with Kaspersky and Bitdefender for the highest score in that test. Both results were achieved with zero false alarms on common business software, the accuracy threshold AV-Comparatives requires for certification.

"Security teams are measured against the impossible standard to stop everything, slow nothing, alert only on what matters," said Mike Nichols, general manager, Security at Elastic. "These results from AV-Comparatives confirm that Elastic meets that standard in independent, unfiltered testing. It achieved the only perfect malware protection score in the field, top-tier real-world coverage, and zero false alarms on the software businesses actually run."

At the core of these results is Elastic Defend, the native endpoint protection layer inside Elastic Security. Elastic Security unifies endpoint protection, SIEM, investigation, response, and automation on a single platform and can ingest telemetry from third-party tools already in use across an organization. It deploys in connected, restricted-network, and fully air-gapped environments, with security content distributed over internal infrastructure where direct internet access is unavailable. For organizations that run unusual internal tooling, Elastic's centralized policy management, trusted application lists, and endpoint exceptions provide the controls to tune detection to their environment.

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Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, integrates its deep expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform all of their data into answers, actions, and outcomes. Elastic's Search AI Platform — the foundation for its search, observability, and security solutions — is used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500. Learn more at elastic.co.

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Doximity Ask outranked OpenEvidence, GPT-5.6 Sol, Claude Fable 5, and other frontier models

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS), the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, today announced that Doximity Ask, its HIPAA-compliant clinical AI platform, outperformed leading frontier AI models in the NOHARM (Numerous Options Harm Assessment for Risk in Medicine) benchmark, one of the most comprehensive independent evaluations of clinical AI safety to date.

The study, conducted by ARISE, a clinical AI research team led by physicians from Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools, evaluated how AI models perform when researchers prompted them with simulated patient cases.

Doximity Ask ranked first among all AI systems evaluated on the study's real-world clinical sample, the portion of the benchmark that most closely mirrors how physicians use these tools in practice. Across the broader automated evaluation, purpose-built clinical AI systems outperformed general-purpose frontier models by a wide margin.

Why Doximity Ask Outperformed

Doximity Ask is a HIPAA-compliant AI assistant built specifically for clinical workflows.

Our performance traces directly to our investment in physician authorship at scale. Through our PeerCheck™ program, more than 11,000 cited physician experts have evaluated and improved Doximity Ask outputs.

"We have long believed that the path to trustworthy healthcare AI runs through physicians, not around them," said Dr. Louis-Antoine Mullie, Head of Medical AI at Doximity. "Continuous physician review isn't a differentiator. It's a requirement. This result reinforces the importance of combining advanced AI systems with rigorous clinical oversight and independent safety evaluations like NOHARM."

Doximity's Clinical AI Suite, including Ask, has been reviewed, approved, and deployed across more than 150 health systems, including eight of the nation's top 20 hospitals.

The platform includes end-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, audit logging, and session isolation to help healthcare organizations deploy AI while maintaining enterprise-grade security and privacy standards.

To learn more about Doximity Ask, visit www.doximity.com.

Read more about the study methodology on the Doximity blog.

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For the full study, please click here. The chart on the left shows how the top U.S. models performed on F1 score, which balances precision and recall, before the cases and answers were made public. The chart on the right shows automated testing across more than 1,100 scenarios spanning 10 medical specialties. The benchmark was developed by more than 50 researchers with contributions from 29 board-certified physicians. About Doximity

Founded in 2010, Doximity is the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals. The company's network members include more than 85% of U.S. physicians across all specialties and practice areas. Doximity provides its verified clinical membership with digital tools built for medicine, enabling them to collaborate with colleagues, stay current on medical news and research, manage their careers and on-call schedules, streamline documentation and administrative paperwork, and conduct virtual patient visits. With new AI-powered clinical reference and search capabilities, Doximity also helps doctors access trusted, peer-reviewed information and medical literature. Doximity's mission is to help doctors be more productive so they can provide better care for their patients.

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Apple has quietly published a rulebook for its new Maps ads, revealing a more curated approach than advertising giant Google.

The iPhone maker has not disclosed a launch date for Maps ads, which was announced earlier this year, beyond saying they would arrive “this summer” in the U.S. and Canada. However, the company has published advertiser documentation and Maps-specific ad policies, suggesting the rollout is approaching.  

In a newly published Apple Advertising Services policy, effective as of July 14, 2026, the iPhone maker shares its rules for advertising on Apple Maps. Notably, it prohibits the broad category of home services businesses, like plumbing, electrical, locksmith, HVAC, pest control, roofing, and general contracting services, among others.

That sets Apple apart from Google, where Local Services Ads are one of the company’s largest local advertising categories. Apple’s policy suggests the company is initially limiting its ads to places with a physical presence that their customers actually visit.

Apple did not respond to a request for comment about the new rulebook.

Image Credits:Apple This approach could help make Apple’s ads feel more like organic map listings, rather than traditional paid search ads.

It could also save Apple some headaches as it gets its Apple Maps ads off the ground. Home services businesses, including locksmiths and garage door service providers, often require additional verification. Google, for instance, allows these categories, but requires initial verifications, follow-ups, and audits to remain in good standing.

Apple’s curated approach to its App Store is also spilling over into its newest advertising vertical. In addition to banning home services, the policy prohibits a handful of businesses from advertising on Maps, like cryptocurrency ATMs and bail bonds providers.

Apple is also taking a hands-on approach to approving ads for businesses offering medical services, as the policy notes these ads will be “evaluated on a case-by-case basis.”

These restrictions appear in a dedicated section of the new “Apple Advertising Services
News and Stocks, Maps, and Sports Programming Policies,” which details the rules around publishing ads across Apple’s first-party apps beyond the App Store.

The broader policy also prohibits deceptive or profane ads, political ads, and ads featuring weapons, violence, controlled substances, defamatory material, and more.

Although Apple may expand to other ad categories over time, its initial approach positions Maps and its ads as a more curated, navigation-focused product, rather than an extension of a web search engine.

Apple’s approach to displaying ads will also differ from Google; Apple said it would only show a single ad to users in its Maps search results. It noted that the advertised businesses would be clearly marked with a small blue halo around the pin, and labeled as an ad in the list of Suggested Places.

Apple also said that data about the ads that users interact with stays on the device and is not collected by the company or shared with third parties.

Another recent update to Apple’s Advertising Services Terms of Service also suggests that Apple could be planning to expand its Apple Apps to non-Apple-owned services, a report from Mobile Dev Memo noted. Apple has not confirmed any changes on that front, however.

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Key Takeaways Alphabet's AI-led growth across Search and Cloud supports its premium valuation despite elevated spending.Alphabet plans $180B-$190B in 2026 capex, with AI infrastructure spending pressuring free cash flow.Alphabet's Cloud backlog topped $460B as 75% of customers used its AI products, signaling strong demand. Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) shares are overvalued, as suggested by a Value Score of D. The GOOGL stock is trading at a forward 12-month price/earnings (P/E) of 24.61X, a premium compared with the Zacks Internet Services industry’s 23.71X and broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s 24.27X.

Alphabet shares are trading at a premium compared with Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) , shares of which are trading at a P/E multiple of 19.82. However, GOOGL shares are trading at a lower multiple compared with Apple’s (AAPL - Free Report) 33.51 and Amazon’s (AMZN - Free Report) 25.98.

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Is Alphabet worth buying at current prices? Let’s dig deep to find out.

GOOGL Up a Modest 15% YTD: What’s Plaguing the Stock?Alphabet shares have risen a modest 14.8% year to date (YTD), slightly better than the broader sector’s return of 14.6% and the industry’s 10.5%. GOOGL’s huge capital expenditure — between $180 billion and $190 billion — roughly double 2025’s level, with spending expected to rise further in 2027, has spooked investors. Alphabet nearly doubled first-quarter 2026 capital expenditure to $35.7 billion, with most spending directed toward AI infrastructure, including servers, data centers and networking equipment. The investment materially reduced quarterly free cash flow and has raised concerns that elevated AI spending could persist for several years.

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Alphabet’s prospects are suffering from stiff competition from the likes of Microsoft-backed OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic and Meta across foundation models, enterprise AI, cloud infrastructure and AI assistants. The company’s heavy investments in talent hiring, GPUs, TPUs and model development are expected to keep margins under. Alphabet has also highlighted higher research & development as well as marketing expenses driven by AI investments and Gemini adoption, in this regard.

Alphabet is facing stiff competition in the cloud computing space from Microsoft and Amazon. According to Synergy Research Group’s first-quarter 2026 data, Amazon maintained a strong lead in the market, though Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google continued to achieve substantially higher growth rates. Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet’s market share were roughly 28%, 21% and 14%, respectively. In the search domain, Google continues to dominate with a roughly 91.27% share, followed by Microsoft’s Bing, with a 4.68% share, per the latest data from StatCounter. In the consumer technology market, Alphabet faces stiff competition from Apple.

GOOGL’s search monetization policy has been put under scrutiny by investors. Although AI Overviews and AI Mode are boosting user engagement and search queries reached all-time highs, investors remain cautious about whether conversational AI can ultimately generate advertising revenues comparable to traditional search. Alphabet is still testing new AI-native advertising formats, leaving long-term monetization questions unresolved.

AI Push Boosts GOOGL’s Search & Cloud BusinessAlphabet’s prospects are increasingly driven by AI, which is no longer a standalone initiative. AI is becoming the core growth engine across Search, Cloud, subscriptions, advertising, and emerging businesses. AI-powered features are being embedded across Search, YouTube, Chrome, Workspace and Google One subscriptions. First-party models now process more than 16 billion tokens per minute, paid subscriptions reached about 350 million, and Gemini adoption continues expanding across Search, Workspace, Chrome and consumer AI offerings.

Alphabet sees AI as creating an “expansionary moment” for Search rather than disrupting it. Management noted that AI-powered features are increasing engagement and driving search queries to all-time highs, similar to the growth acceleration created by the transition to mobile. Alphabet has also reduced AI response costs by more than 30% since upgrading to Gemini 3, improving future economics. AI also improves advertising effectiveness through a better understanding of user intent, allowing GOOGL to monetize longer and more complex searches while improving advertiser ROI.

Google Cloud is one of the clearest beneficiaries of AI adoption. Management emphasized that Enterprise AI Solutions have become the Cloud’s primary growth driver, with 75% of Cloud customers now using Google’s AI products. Cloud backlog nearly doubled sequentially to more than $460 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting exceptional enterprise AI demand and providing significant revenue visibility. Alphabet’s ability to provide infrastructure, models, security and productivity tools through a single integrated platform positions Google Cloud to capture growing enterprise AI spending.

Strong enterprise adoption of AI bodes well for GOOGL’s prospects. In the first quarter of 2026, Gemini Enterprise’s paid monthly active users grew 40% sequentially, enterprise AI products grew nearly 800% year over year, customer acquisition doubled, and Google signed multiple $1 billion-plus AI deals. This suggests AI is evolving into a meaningful recurring enterprise software business for Alphabet.

2026 Earnings Estimate Revisions Positive for GOOGL StockThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $14.32 per share, up by a couple of cents over the past 30 days, indicating 32.47% growth from the figure reported in 2025. The consensus mark for 2026 revenues is pegged at $423.63 billion, indicating 23.54% year-over-year growth.
 

The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.86 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting 23.81% year-over-year growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $101.22 billion, implying 23.86% year-over-year growth.

Here’s Why GOOGL Stock is a Buy Right NowAlphabet’s long-term investment case remains compelling and justifies a premium valuation. The company continues to strengthen its leadership across Search, Cloud and digital advertising while rapidly transforming AI into a powerful growth engine spanning consumer and enterprise markets. Surging Cloud backlog, accelerating Gemini adoption, improving AI economics and positive earnings estimate revisions underscore the strength of its execution. As AI investments increasingly translate into higher revenue, deeper customer engagement and expanding monetization opportunities, Alphabet appears well-positioned to deliver sustained growth.

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Google said it has made its largest solar power and battery storage purchase to date. The first two phases of the project, located in Arkansas, will generate enough electricity to power about 6% of the state’s peak demand, the company said earlier this week.

Electricity from the project will flow directly to the grid, offsetting demand from Google’s data centers. Google is both investing in the project alongside developer Cypress Creek Energy and purchasing the entire output of the first two phases, adding 1 gigawatt of solar capacity and 1.9 gigawatt-hours of battery storage to its portfolio.

When completed, the three-phase project will be the largest solar facility in the United States, the companies said. The third and final phase of the project is scheduled to connect to the grid in 2029, bringing the power plant’s total capacity to about 1.8 gigawatts of solar and 2.9 gigawatt-hours of battery storage. Cypress Creek has secured $3.5 billion in financing to support the first two phases.

The Steel River Energy Center, as the project is called, will be located about 30 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee. By pairing solar panels with large batteries, the power plant will be able to provide power to the grid all day, every day. It will also help Google in its quest to match its electricity use with clean power on an hourly basis, a stringent measure that should help bring more hybrid power plants to the grid.

Google’s decision to invest in a large solar and battery facility stands in contrast to xAI, which operates an unpermitted natural gas power plant about 40 miles to the south. 

Elon Musk has invested heavily in natural gas to power xAI’s Colossus data centers, despite running Tesla, which makes solar panels and grid-scale batteries. XAI is running nearly 60 natural gas turbines without federal clean air permits, according to a report from Reuters. Pollution from xAI’s power plant in Mississippi is affecting predominantly Black neighborhoods, Reuters found.

Musk is unlikely to change course. He recently purchased APR Energy, a project developer that specializes in modular natural gas power plants.

Google has also invested in natural gas, working with Crusoe to build a 933-megawatt power plant in West Texas, though that project has been something of an anomaly for the company, which has mostly relied on clean power to expand its portfolio. Given the speed with which projects like Steel River can be deployed — nearly 2 gigawatts of solar capacity in three years — it’s likely that Google will continue to invest in renewables and batteries.

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Amazon Leo is displayed during the Delivering the Future EMEA 2026 event at Amazon's LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Britain, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

JOHANNESBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - Amazon's (AMZN.O), opens new tab low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a ​new broadband service aimed at connecting underserved rural communities, it ‌said on Wednesday.

Under the agreement, Herotel, South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider, will use Amazon Leo's satellite technology to offer a new service called evry, which ​is expected to launch commercially in 2027 for residential customers.

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The ​deal comes as satellite internet providers race to expand in ⁠Africa. SpaceX's Starlink is also seeking to enter the South African market, ​but is awaiting proposed changes to licensing rules that could allow foreign satellite ​operators to meet local ownership and empowerment requirements through alternatives to equity stakes.

Amazon Leo and Herotel said their partnership would help address a longstanding connectivity gap in South ​Africa, where millions of people living on farms, in small towns ​and rural communities remain beyond the reach of reliable internet services because conventional fibre ‌and ⁠wireless networks are often uneconomical to deploy.

Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

"This collaboration is about breaking down barriers and unlocking opportunity for millions of people who don't yet have reliable access for work, education, ​or the services ​they depend on," ⁠David Zapolsky, Amazon's chief global affairs and legal officer, said in a statement.

Herotel, owned by Maziv, serves more ​than 350,000 customers across over 550 towns through fibre ​and ⁠fixed wireless networks and operates 120 offices nationwide. The company said that footprint would allow it to provide installation, customer service and field operations for ⁠the ​satellite service from launch.

Earlier this year, Amazon Leo signed ​an agreement with Vodafone (VOD.L), opens new tab to link Vodafone's network to base stations in hard-to-reach locations in Africa, through ​its South Africa subsidiary Vodacom (VODJ.J), opens new tab.

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Key Takeaways Boeing is benefiting from airlines replacing older fleets with more fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft.BA ended Q1 with a backlog of more than 6,100 airplanes valued at $576 billion.BA raised 737 output to 42 monthly and 787 production to eight monthly amid improving stability and demand. The Boeing Company (BA - Free Report) is well positioned to benefit from one of the aviation industry's strongest long-term growth drivers — the global airline fleet renewal cycle. As passenger traffic continues to recover and airlines seek to improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, carriers are accelerating investments in next-generation aircraft. Boeing's portfolio, led by the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families, is well aligned with these industry trends.

Replacing aging fleets with newer-generation airplanes allows airlines to lower operating costs, extend route networks and improve profitability. Given that fuel remains one of the largest operating expenses for airlines, fleet renewal offers an increasingly compelling economic proposition.

Boeing’s production remained on an upward trajectory, with the 737 program operating at 42 aircraft per month and the 787 program producing eight aircraft per month, reflecting improving manufacturing stability and sustained customer demand.

The 737 MAX family offers airlines significant fuel-efficiency improvements over previous-generation narrow-body aircraft while serving the high-volume short- and medium-haul market. The 787 Dreamliner enables carriers to operate long-haul routes more efficiently through lower fuel consumption, advanced composite materials and reduced maintenance requirements. These aircraft are particularly attractive as airlines expand international networks and replace aging fleets.

The company's substantial order book further highlights the strength of the current demand environment. Boeing ended the first quarter with a commercial aircraft backlog of more than 6,100 airplanes valued at $576 billion. This backlog provides years of production visibility and reflects airlines' confidence in long-term passenger traffic growth despite near-term economic uncertainties.

Aerospace Companies Benefiting From Fleet RenewalAlong with Boeing, several other aerospace manufacturers are also benefiting from the ongoing global fleet modernization trend:

Airbus SE (EADSY - Free Report) continues to see strong demand for its A320neo and A350 families as airlines invest in more fuel-efficient aircraft and expand their fleets.

Embraer S.A. (EMBJ - Free Report) is benefiting from growing demand for regional jets, with its E2 family offering improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs for regional carriers.

BA Stock’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year improvement of 99.06% and 4,158.7%, respectively.

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BA Stock Trades at a DiscountIn terms of valuation, BA’s forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) is 1.64X, a discount to the industry’s average of 2.53X.

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BA Stock’s Price PerformanceIn the past three months, the company’s shares have lost 3% compared with the industry’s 5.5% decline.

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