Lumen Technologies, Inc. is a global technology company that provides a broad range of communication and data services. It specializes in offering high-speed internet, cloud solutions, and managed services to businesses and consumers, focusing on enhancing connectivity and digital experiences. The company leverages its extensive network infrastructure to deliver reliable and secure communication solutions, catering to a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, and government. Lumen also emphasizes innovation in areas such as edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, aiming to support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Read More
In the first quarter of 2026, the financial markets have undergone a definitive "regime change" that many analysts are calling the "Great Convergence." After years of an increasingly narrow market led by a handful of mega-cap technology giants, the tide has finally turned. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE: IWM)
On March 5, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Once dismissed as a "zombie" legacy telecommunications firm burdened by a mountain of debt and a decaying copper network, the company has spent the last two years rebranding itself as the essential "connective tissue" of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. [...]
Van Den Berg Management increased its position in MarketAxess, a major electronic trading platform for corporate bonds. As more credit trading moves online and competition among trading venues intensifies, investors are watching which platforms will anchor institutional bond market liquidity.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced at its 2026 Investor Day the company’s multi-year vision, strategy and financial framework as it accelerates its transformation into an enterprise-focused, technology infrastructure company and trusted network for AI.
Shares of Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) surged over 7% in early trading today, February 24, 2026, reaching a new all-time high as investors recalibrate their valuation of the 175-year-old company. Long dismissed by Wall Street as a "boring glass manufacturer" tied to the cyclical whims of the smartphone and television
NEW YORK — The era of relative market calm has come to an abrupt end. On February 24, 2026, the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX), often referred to as the market’s “fear gauge,” surged to levels not seen since the turbulent “November 2025 Jitters.” Trading between 21.01 and 21.
February 24, 2026 In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence, much of the market's attention has been captured by the "brains" of the operation—the high-performance GPUs and specialized silicon designed by the likes of NVIDIA and AMD. However, as the industry moves from experimental models to massive-scale deployment, a different kind of infrastructure [...]
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the company has doubled its network-as-a-service (NaaS) customer base to more than 2,000 businesses since Q3 2025, reflecting how quickly enterprises are shifting to on-demand, programmable networking for AI and cloud workloads.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that it has received upgraded ratings from all three major global ratings agencies – Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody’s Investor Service (Moody’s), and S&P Global (S&P) – marking a significant milestone in the company’s multi-year financial and operational transformation.
Date: February 20, 2026 Introduction Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCOI) stands at a critical juncture in the global telecommunications landscape. Long known as the "low-cost disruptor" of the internet transit market, the company is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its 27-year history. As of February 2026, Cogent is no longer [...]
Blue Planet, a division of Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), today announced that Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is adopting the company’s AI agents across its network operations to help enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional customer experiences. As part of its strategy to build the trusted network for AI, Lumen will use Blue Planet AI Studio, an operations support system (OSS)-native platform, to build, manage, and run AI agents across multiple network domains to drive faster, context-aware outcomes.
