Category: Technology

SelectQuote (SLQT) – Solid Fiscal Q2 Execution but Carrier Pullback Creates Near-Term Pressure

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Friday, February 06, 2026

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Fiscal Q2 results. SelectQuote reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $537.1 million, above our $520.0 million estimate, driven by stronger-than-expected Senior performance. Adj. EBITDA of $84.7 million exceeded our $82.0 million forecast, reflecting near-record 39% adj. EBITDA margins in Senior that more than offset pharmacy reimbursement pressure.


Medicare Advantage headwinds. Management cited pressure from a large national carrier’s decision to reduce strategic marketing spend across all channels. We believe this reflects a deliberate effort to moderate enrollment growth and protect plan profitability following above-trend member additions, rather than any deterioration in underlying demand.


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Release – ISG to Announce Fourth-Quarter Financial Results

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Research News and Market Data on III

2/5/2026

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, said today it will release its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.

The firm will host a conference call with investors and industry analysts at 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, the following day, Friday, March 6. Dial-in details are as follows:

  • The dial-in number for U.S. participants is +1 (800) 715-9871.
  • International participants should call +1 (646) 307-1963.
  • The security code to access the call is 6145572.

Participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.

A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

Texas Instruments Agrees to Acquire Silicon Labs in $7.5 Billion All-Cash Deal

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Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) announced on February 4, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs (Nasdaq: SLAB) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Silicon Labs shareholders will receive $231.00 per share, positioning the acquisition as a major consolidation move in the fast-growing embedded wireless connectivity market.

The transaction brings together Texas Instruments’ strength in analog and embedded processing with Silicon Labs’ leadership in secure, intelligent wireless technology. The combined company is expected to emerge as a global leader in embedded wireless connectivity solutions, a segment benefiting from long-term secular trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and connected consumer devices.

Strategically, the acquisition expands Texas Instruments’ embedded portfolio with approximately 1,200 Silicon Labs products supporting a wide range of wireless standards and protocols. Silicon Labs’ mixed-signal and wireless expertise complements Texas Instruments’ existing analog and embedded processing capabilities, allowing the combined company to deliver more comprehensive and integrated solutions to customers across industrial, automotive, and consumer end markets.

A central pillar of the deal is manufacturing integration. Texas Instruments plans to leverage its industry-leading, internally owned manufacturing footprint to reshore Silicon Labs’ production, which currently relies heavily on external foundries. Texas Instruments operates 300mm wafer fabrication facilities in the United States, along with internal assembly and test operations, providing dependable, low-cost capacity at scale. Management expects this integration to improve supply reliability for customers while reducing costs and shortening development cycles, particularly as Texas Instruments’ 28nm and other defined process technologies are well suited to Silicon Labs’ wireless product portfolio.

The financial rationale is equally compelling. Texas Instruments expects the transaction to generate approximately $450 million in annual manufacturing and operational synergies within three years of closing. These efficiencies are expected to come from manufacturing optimization, operational scale, and streamlined processes across design, production, and distribution. The company also expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings per share in the first full year after closing, excluding transaction-related costs.

Beyond cost synergies, Texas Instruments sees significant growth opportunities through expanded customer reach and cross-selling. Its global sales force, direct customer relationships, and robust e-commerce platform are expected to deepen engagement with Silicon Labs’ existing customers while introducing its wireless solutions to new markets. Silicon Labs has delivered roughly 15% compound annual revenue growth since 2014, driven by increasing demand for connected devices, and Texas Instruments aims to build on this momentum with greater scale and market access.

The acquisition has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Texas Instruments plans to fund the transaction using a combination of cash on hand and debt financing, with no financing contingency. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and approval by Silicon Labs shareholders.

Following the acquisition, Texas Instruments reiterated its commitment to returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases, signaling confidence that the transaction will enhance long-term shareholder value while strengthening its position in embedded wireless connectivity.

Memory Stocks Surge as AI Boom Creates a New Semiconductor Gold Rush

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The artificial intelligence boom has reshaped the global technology landscape, turning companies like Nvidia into market behemoths and pushing cloud giants such as Microsoft and Google to new earnings highs. But while GPUs and AI software platforms dominate headlines, another corner of the semiconductor market is quietly delivering some of the most explosive gains: memory and storage stocks.

As AI data centers multiply around the world, demand for high-performance memory and storage chips has surged to unprecedented levels. These facilities, packed with thousands of servers, rely not only on powerful GPUs from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, but also on vast amounts of DRAM, NAND, and other storage technologies to process and move massive datasets. The result has been a supply crunch years in the making—and eye-popping stock gains for companies positioned to benefit.

Some memory-related stocks have delivered returns that rival even the hottest AI chip names. Sandisk, which began trading in early 2025 following its spin-off from Western Digital, has seen its share price climb more than 1,800%. Micron Technology is up over 360% in the past year, while Western Digital shares have surged nearly 500%. International players are seeing similar momentum, with South Korea’s SK Hynix up roughly 375% and Japan’s Kioxia soaring more than 1,000%.

This surge is the culmination of a “perfect storm” in the memory industry. During the COVID era, demand for PCs, smartphones, and enterprise hardware spiked, leading to heavy investment in memory production. When that demand cooled, the industry entered a deep downturn, with sharp revenue declines in 2023. Micron, for example, saw revenue collapse nearly 50% that year, while Western Digital endured steep sales declines.

Then AI arrived at scale.

As hyperscalers raced to build out AI infrastructure, demand for memory rebounded violently. Western Digital’s revenue jumped 51% in 2025, while Micron posted back-to-back growth years of 62% and 49% in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Micron has leaned so aggressively into the AI opportunity that it has begun winding down its consumer-facing Crucial brand to focus more heavily on enterprise and data center customers, where margins are higher and demand is more consistent.

Industry analysts say the shortage did not fully materialize until late 2025 because manufacturers were initially able to draw down excess inventory left over from the post-COVID slowdown. Once that buffer disappeared, supply simply could not keep pace with accelerating AI-driven demand from companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD.

With supply tight, memory producers have gained significant pricing power. That scarcity has become the primary catalyst behind soaring profits—and investor enthusiasm. However, the sector’s history serves as a reminder that memory is one of the most cyclical segments of the semiconductor industry. As new manufacturing capacity comes online and supply chains normalize, pricing pressure could eventually ease.

Even so, analysts caution that relief may not come quickly. AI demand continues to grow at a rapid pace, and building new fabrication capacity takes years. Until supply meaningfully catches up, memory and storage companies may continue to enjoy elevated pricing, strong margins, and outsized stock performance—making them an increasingly important, if often overlooked, pillar of the AI trade in today’s stock market.

GameStop Shares Jump as Michael Burry Reveals Long-Term Bet on the Stock

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GameStop shares moved sharply higher Monday after famed investor Michael Burry disclosed that he has been buying the stock, reigniting investor interest in the once-iconic meme name—but for reasons very different from the speculative frenzy that defined its past.

Burry, best known for predicting and profiting from the U.S. housing market collapse ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, said in a Substack post that he owns GameStop and has been accumulating shares recently. Importantly, he framed the position as a long-term value investment rather than a bet on renewed meme-stock volatility or a short squeeze.

“I am not counting on a short squeeze to realize long-term value,” Burry wrote. “I believe in Ryan [Cohen], I like the setup, the governance, the strategy as I see it.”

The market reacted quickly. GameStop shares surged more than 6% intraday following the disclosure, a reminder that Burry’s moves still carry significant signaling power among investors, even years after his most famous trade.

Unlike the retail-driven rally that propelled GameStop to extraordinary heights in 2021, Burry’s thesis appears rooted in balance sheet strength and capital allocation discipline. He suggested he may be buying the stock at roughly one times tangible book value or net asset value—levels more commonly associated with deep value plays than speculative growth stories.

GameStop’s business fundamentals remain challenged. Physical video game retail continues to decline, and the company’s core operations generate limited growth. However, GameStop has used periods of elevated investor enthusiasm to raise billions of dollars through equity offerings, leaving it with a sizable cash position and minimal debt.

Burry appears to see that cash as the real asset. In his view, CEO Ryan Cohen is extracting maximum value from a structurally weak business while patiently waiting for the opportunity to deploy capital into a higher-quality, cash-generating asset. “Ryan is making lemonade out of lemons,” Burry wrote, acknowledging the underlying weakness of the retail business while praising the strategic flexibility the balance sheet provides.

Cohen’s actions have reinforced that narrative. Just last week, the GameStop CEO disclosed the purchase of 1 million shares with his own personal funds, emphasizing the importance of management alignment with shareholders. Insider buying at that scale often attracts attention from long-term investors seeking conviction signals.

GameStop has also taken unconventional steps, including purchasing bitcoin last year, drawing comparisons to MicroStrategy’s transformation into a leveraged bitcoin proxy. While Burry expressed uncertainty about the cryptocurrency strategy, he conceded that the results so far have been difficult to argue with.

Still, risks remain significant. GameStop lacks a clearly articulated operating turnaround, and capital deployment decisions will be critical. A poorly timed acquisition or speculative investment could quickly erode the company’s cash advantage. Moreover, investor expectations can become distorted when high-profile names enter a trade, increasing volatility regardless of fundamentals.

That said, Burry’s involvement reframes the GameStop story. Rather than a short-term trading vehicle, he is positioning it as a patient, asset-based value play centered on leadership, governance, and optionality. Whether that thesis ultimately pays off will depend less on social media enthusiasm and more on Ryan Cohen’s ability to convert cash into durable earnings power.

For now, the message is clear: when Michael Burry speaks—and buys—markets still listen.

Release – SKYX Announces Closing of $25 Million in Funding via Offering of Common Stock at $2.50 per share from One Fundamental Institutional Investor

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Research News and Market Data on SKYX

January 27, 2026 08:00 ET  | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive smart home platform plug & play technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, today announced that it has closed $25 million in gross proceeds from one fundamental institutional investor via a registered direct offering of common stock at $2.50 per share with no warrants.

Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, the Company issued, for an aggregate purchase price of $25 million, a total of 10 million shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.50 per share with no warrants. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Roth Capital Partners acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

The offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-271698), which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 5, 2023, and declared effective on May 12, 2023. The final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 or by email at rothecm@roth.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) is a technology platform company focused on making homes and buildings safe, advanced, and smart as the new standard. As electricity is present in every home and building, SKYX is developing disruptive plug & play technologies designed to modernize traditional electrical infrastructure while improving safety, functionality, and ease of use.

The Company holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and global patents and owns 60 lighting and home décor websites serving both retail and professional markets. SKYX’s platform emphasizes high-quality design, simplicity, and enhanced safety, with applications intended for every room in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings worldwide.

SKYX’s technologies support recurring revenue opportunities through product interchangeability, upgrades, AI-enabled services, monitoring, and subscriptions. The Company follows a “razor-and-blades” model, anchored by its advanced ceiling electrical outlet platform and an expanding portfolio of plug & play smart home products, including lighting, recessed and down lights, emergency and exit signage, ceiling fans, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor fixtures, and themed lighting solutions. Its plug & play technology enables rapid installation in high-rise buildings and hotels, reducing deployment timelines from months to days.

SKYX estimates its U.S. total addressable market at approximately $500 billion, with more than 4.2 billion ceiling applications in the U.S. alone. Revenue streams are expected to include product sales, licensing, royalties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and the sale of global country rights.

For more information, please visit our website at http://skyx.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to use of the net proceeds from the offering in a manner that will increase the value of shareholders’ investment; the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

IonQ’s Skywater Deal Signals a New Phase for Quantum Commercialization

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IonQ’s announced acquisition of SkyWater Technology marks one of the most consequential strategic moves yet in the early-stage quantum computing industry. In a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal, IonQ will acquire the largest exclusively U.S.-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, creating what it calls the world’s first vertically integrated, full-stack quantum platform company.

For investors, this transaction is less about near-term earnings and more about long-term positioning in what could become one of the most critical computing platforms of the next decade.

At its core, the deal gives IonQ something most quantum competitors lack: direct, embedded access to a trusted domestic semiconductor foundry. By bringing SkyWater’s fabrication, packaging, and advanced manufacturing capabilities in-house, IonQ expects to accelerate its roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing—one of the biggest bottlenecks in the sector.

Management believes the integration will pull forward functional testing of its 200,000-qubit quantum processing units (QPUs) to 2028, enabling more than 8,000 ultra-high fidelity logical qubits. Even more ambitious, IonQ expects this to shave up to a year off development timelines for its future 2,000,000-qubit chips. In a field where progress is measured in years, that acceleration matters.

Just as important is the national security angle. SkyWater is a DMEA Category 1 Trusted Foundry, a designation that positions the combined company as a preferred quantum partner for the U.S. government, defense agencies, and allied nations. With its newly launched IonQ Federal division, the company now controls an end-to-end U.S.-based quantum supply chain—from design and prototyping to manufacturing and deployment. That level of security and control could be a decisive advantage as governments race to deploy quantum technologies for cryptography, sensing, and defense applications.

From SkyWater’s perspective, the deal provides scale, capital, and access to next-generation quantum customers while preserving its role as a merchant foundry. SkyWater will continue to serve existing aerospace, defense, and commercial customers and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. That structure reduces the risk of customer attrition while allowing SkyWater to participate in IonQ’s long-term upside.

Financially, SkyWater shareholders receive a 38% premium to the 30-day average share price, while retaining exposure to IonQ through the stock component. Post-close, SkyWater shareholders will own between 4.4% and 6.7% of the combined company, depending on the collar mechanics.

For IonQ investors, dilution is the tradeoff—but it comes with strategic depth. IonQ already expects 2025 revenue at the high end of its $106–$110 million guidance range, and this deal strengthens its balance sheet flexibility while addressing one of the biggest execution risks in quantum computing: manufacturability at scale.

This acquisition doesn’t eliminate the risks inherent in early-stage quantum technology. Commercial timelines remain long, capital requirements are high, and competition from both startups and tech giants is intense. However, IonQ’s move to vertically integrate—especially within the U.S.—signals confidence that quantum is moving from theoretical promise toward industrial reality.

For small-cap investors looking beyond quarterly noise, IonQ’s SkyWater acquisition may be remembered as a defining inflection point.

Release – SKYX Announces Launch at U.S Leading Retailer Lowes of its Ceiling Plug & Play SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER

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Research News and Market Data on SKYX

January 21, 2026 09:00 ET  | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

Management Anticipates Significant Growth in Lowes Channel During 2026

Driven by Strong Demand, SKYX Expects Additional Winter Launches with Other Leading U.S. Retailers and Big-Box Chains

Management Expects its Ceiling SKYFAN & Turbo Heater to Generate Significant Revenue During this Winter and throughout Fiscal Year 2026

The Company Anticipates that the Turbo Heater Launch Will Advance its Path to Cash-Flow Positive

The Ceiling Fan and Space Heater Categories Represent a Multi-Billion-Dollar Annual Market, with Tens of Millions of Units Sold Each Year in North America

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, today announced it will launch its newly patented all-in-one ceiling plug & play SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER at U.S. leading retailer Lowes. Management anticipates significant growth in its Lowes business during 2026.

The innovative product—combining a ceiling fan with a built-in turbo heater—offers a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional space heaters and addresses a large year-round market opportunity across both winter and summer seasons. The combined ceiling fan and portable heater category is a multi-billion-dollar market, with tens of millions of units sold annually in North America.

In response to strong demand, SKYX intends to offer the product in six colors to serve both residential and commercial markets. Production is now underway with the Company’s manufacturing partners, and SKYX expects to continue its broad rollout in Q1 2026 to align with the winter season.

For a Link to SKYFAN & Turbo Heater in Lowes: Click Here

SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER

SKYFAN & TURBO HEATER

To view a video of SKYX’s turbo heater ceiling fan Click here

Lenny Sokolow CEO of SKYX Platforms Corp., stated; “We are excited to begin launching our ceiling SKYFAN and Turbo Heater at a leading retailer such as Lowes, and we expect to continue expanding our presence across additional leading retailers and big-box chains. This product exemplifies our commitment to innovation, safety, and scalable global solutions. We believe this all-in-one offering will drive meaningful value for customers, partners, and shareholders.”

About SKYX Platforms Corp.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) is a technology platform company focused on making homes and buildings safe, advanced, and smart as the new standard. As electricity is present in every home and building, SKYX is developing disruptive plug & play technologies designed to modernize traditional electrical infrastructure while improving safety, functionality, and ease of use.

The Company holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and global patents and owns 60 lighting and home décor websites serving both retail and professional markets. SKYX’s platform emphasizes high-quality design, simplicity, and enhanced safety, with applications intended for every room in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings worldwide.

SKYX’s technologies support recurring revenue opportunities through product interchangeability, upgrades, AI-enabled services, monitoring, and subscriptions. The Company follows a “razor-and-blades” model, anchored by its advanced ceiling electrical outlet platform and an expanding portfolio of plug & play smart home products, including lighting, recessed and down lights, emergency and exit signage, ceiling fans, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor fixtures, and themed lighting solutions. Its plug & play technology enables rapid installation in high-rise buildings and hotels, reducing deployment timelines from months to days.

SKYX estimates its U.S. total addressable market at approximately $500 billion, with more than 4.2 billion ceiling applications in the U.S. alone. Revenue streams are expected to include product sales, licensing, royalties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and the sale of global country rights.

For more information, please visit our website at http://skyx.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3fb947d3-d666-4e39-950d-fca24b6a5164

Information Services Group (III) – AI Acquisition

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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AI Maturity Index. Information Services Group has acquired the AI Maturity Index, a SaaS platform that allows organizations to assess the AI readiness of their workforces and improve their employees’ ability to leverage AI technology. The AI Maturity Index provides ISG with a high-impact, scalable entry point into every client’s AI journey. In its short time on the market, the AI Maturity Index has assessed more than 6,000 individual AI users and collected more than 400,000 data points—adoption that will expand exponentially as the platform gains broader use. Terms of the deal were not released.

Acceleration. The acquisition is part of a broader AI acceleration strategy by ISG that includes the formation of an AI Acceleration Unit that brings an integrated, expert-led approach to helping clients rapidly scale AI, and the upcoming launch of a proprietary insights platform with an AI-powered “intelligence advisor” to give organizations real-time access to highly sought-after ISG data and analysis.


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SKYX Announces $4 Million Strategic Investment from Philotimo Fund, LP, Investor in Growing Small-Cap Companies, at $2.00 Per Share in Straight Common with No Warrants

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Research News and Market Data on SKYX

January 14, 2026 10:42 ET  | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

Investment Brings a Total of $14 Million to SKYX in Recent Funding Over the Past 3 Months from Strategic Investors and Long-Term Shareholders as SKYX continues its Market Penetration and Path to Cash Flow Positive

MIAMI, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 issued and pending patents globally and 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe, advanced and smart as the new standard, today announced that it has closed a $4 million equity investment from a new institutional fund Philotimo Fund, LP, that invests in growing small-cap companies.

The investment was completed at $2.00 per share in straight common stock with no warrants, representing the purchase of 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The fund is a new investor in SKYX and joins the Company’s growing base of long-term and strategic shareholders.

With this new investment, SKYX has now raised approximately $14 million in recent funding over the past 3 months from its strategic investors and long-term shareholders, further strengthening the Company’s balance sheet and supporting its path to cash flow positive while accelerating growth across commercial, retail, and smart home platform initiatives.

The new investor is a growth-focused fund known for building long-term positions in companies with differentiated growth platforms, scalable business models, and large addressable markets.

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; “We believe this investment further validates our strategy, execution, and momentum. With expanding retail distribution, increasing commercial deployments, and the continued build-out of our AI ecosystem, we are well positioned for our next phase of growth in 2026 and beyond, as we continue to build what we believe is the future standard for smart, safe, and advanced homes and buildings.”

Leonard Sokolow, CEO of SKYX Platforms, added; “We are pleased to welcome a new long-term strategic investor to SKYX. This investment reflects increasing institutional recognition of our platform vision, technology leadership, and the significant global opportunity ahead of us.”

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About SKYX Platforms Corp.

SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) is a technology platform company focused on making homes and buildings safe, advanced, and smart as the new standard. As electricity is present in every home and building, SKYX is developing disruptive plug & play technologies designed to modernize traditional electrical infrastructure while improving safety, functionality, and ease of use.

The Company holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and global patents and owns more than 60 lighting and home décor websites serving both retail and professional markets. SKYX’s platform emphasizes high-quality design, simplicity, and enhanced safety, with applications intended for every room in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings worldwide.

SKYX’s technologies support recurring revenue opportunities through product interchangeability, upgrades, AI-enabled services, monitoring, and subscriptions. The Company follows a “razor-and-blades” model, anchored by its advanced ceiling electrical outlet platform and an expanding portfolio of plug & play smart home products, including lighting, recessed and down lights, emergency and exit signage, ceiling fans, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor fixtures, and themed lighting solutions. Its plug & play technology enables rapid installation in high-rise buildings and hotels, reducing deployment timelines from months to days.

SKYX estimates its U.S. total addressable market at approximately $500 billion, with more than 4.2 billion ceiling applications in the U.S. alone. Revenue streams are expected to include product sales, licensing, royalties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and the sale of global country rights.

For more information, visit www.skyx.com or follow SKYX on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws. 

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

Release – ISG Acquires AI Maturity Index Platform as Part of Broader AI Acceleration Strategy

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Research News and Market Data on III

1/14/2026

Forms AI Acceleration Unit to help clients drive AI at scale

Plans launch of insights platform with AI-powered ‘intelligence advisor’

Ranks among top 8% of Nasdaq-listed info-tech companies (sub-$1B market cap), for 2025 share performance

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, said today it has acquired the AI Maturity Index, a SaaS platform that allows organizations to assess the AI readiness of their workforces and improve their employees’ ability to leverage AI technology.

The move comes as part of a broader AI acceleration strategy by ISG that includes the formation of an AI Acceleration Unit that brings an integrated, expert-led approach to helping clients rapidly scale AI, and the upcoming launch of a proprietary insights platform with an AI-powered “intelligence advisor” to give organizations real-time access to highly sought-after ISG data and analysis.

“ISG is moving with speed on AI,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “As an AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, we are committed to helping clients achieve maximum ROI from their AI investments with our unique blend of market insights, advice, ecosystem expertise and platform offerings. In this fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, clients need a trusted partner like ISG to help them cut through the AI noise and identify the best path forward to growth and value.”

AI Maturity Index Acquisition

ISG’s acquisition of the AI Maturity Index, developed and launched last year, is fundamental to its integrated AI approach. The ISG AI Maturity Index allows enterprises to assess, quantify and benchmark their employees’ readiness to adopt AI, while, importantly, prescribing a path forward to further improvement. The platform is the brainchild of co-founders Eryn Peters, a certified change management professional, founder of the Startup Consortium and editor of Weekly Workforce, and Iwo Szapar, a future-of-work evangelist and remote work infrastructure pioneer.

“The AI Maturity Index provides us with a high-impact, scalable entry point into every client’s AI journey,” said Connors. “Clients will benefit from the insights and actionable data provided by this platform, which also reinforces our core strengths in data-driven research and advisory.”

In its short time on the market, the AI Maturity Index has assessed more than 6,000 individual AI users and collected more than 400,000 data points—adoption that will expand exponentially as the platform gains broader use.

“The AI transformation market is surging, with investments outpacing organizations’ ability to broadly adopt and scale this game-changing technology,” said Peters, who will be product and strategy leader of the ISG AI Maturity Index as it is rolled out to ISG clients. “Research shows that 92 percent of companies are increasing their AI investment, but only 1 percent consider themselves AI-mature. Our AI maturity assessment platform allows companies to identify gaps in their workforce readiness and use a data-driven approach to achieve rapid improvement.”

AI Acceleration Unit

The new ISG AI Acceleration Unit, under the leadership of Chief AI Officer Steve Hall, will integrate expertise from across ISG to further enhance the firm’s AI advisory and research offerings for clients and turbocharge the firm’s AI growth. The unit will provide focused leadership to ensure all parts of the firm are working together to help clients determine their AI maturity and workforce readiness, set their AI strategy, develop and govern their provider ecosystem, and leverage change management to ensure maximum AI adoption and return on AI investment.

“Our new AI Acceleration Unit is comprised of an elite group of ISG leaders in the vanguard of developing and instituting our expert-led approach to AI adoption and value creation,” said Connors. “This unit is charged with delivering the full benefits of AI for our clients and our firm.”

New AI-Powered Insights Platform Planned

ISG also said it plans to launch a proprietary insights platform with an AI-powered “intelligence advisor” that will allow clients to access ISG’s rich trove of data and analysis on the broader technology market and the capabilities of specific technology and software providers. The launch of this new platform is slated for the first quarter of 2026, ISG said.

Nasdaq 2025 Ranking

According to Nasdaq, ISG ranks among the top 8 percent of listed information technology companies (under $1 billion in market capitalization) for 2025 share price performance. ISG shares appreciated 78 percent in value in 2025.

“ISG is pleased to be among the top performers in our sector for 2025, as ranked by Nasdaq,” said Connors. “We continue to work with our clients to reimagine how they can enhance their operations with technology and leverage AI, creating value for them—and for our shareholders.”

For more information about ISG’s AI-centered offerings, visit this webpage. Further details about the ISG AI Maturity Index can be found here.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

Release – Conduent Launches AI Experience Center to Showcase AI & GenAI-Powered Solutions for Commercial, Transportation and Government Clients

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Research News and Market Data on CNDT

January 13, 2026

Commercial Sector Corporate Transportation Government

New Center Demonstrates How AI Can Drive Business Performance, Enhance Customer Experience and Improve Financial Outcomes

Collaborations with Microsoft and Other Tech Leaders Helps Fuel Innovation Pipeline

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services provider, today announced the opening of its AI Experience Center at Conduent’s corporate headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey.

The AI Experience Center is a curated, collaborative space where clients can explore how Conduent’s AI- and GenAI-powered solutions are designed to address their needs and deliver measurable outcomes to improve business process performance, enhance customer satisfaction and drive better financial outcomes. These commercially available solutions, which are tailored for Conduent’s commercial, transportation, and government clients to support their business and their end users, span across customer experience, document processing, pharma and life sciences, payment fraud mitigation, transportation license plate recognition, human capital solutions, and finance, accounting and procurement.

“For approximately 20 years, Conduent has applied advanced technologies like AI across our businesses to deliver meaningful outcomes that align with our clients’ strategic and financial goals,” said Cliff Skelton, President and CEO of Conduent. “As we expand our use of GenAI, the AI Experience Center demonstrates to our clients our innovative portfolio and how these solutions enable us to achieve higher levels of value, performance and personalized experience to support their businesses and their customers.”

In partnership with Microsoft, Conduent has been accelerating innovation across its portfolio leveraging the Azure OpenAI Service. The initial solutions utilizing AI and GenAI developed with Microsoft focused on end-user engagement, healthcare claims processing, and fraud detection.

“At Microsoft, we deeply value our collaboration with Conduent. The launch of the AI Experience Center is a milestone that reflects our shared commitment to innovation and empowering organizations with cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions,” said Chad Kammeraad, VP/General Manager Global Strategics Commercial Enterprise at Microsoft. “Together, we are helping commercial, transportation, and government clients unlock new possibilities and deliver transformative outcomes.”

Strategic Partnerships Expand Conduent Capabilities

In addition to working with Microsoft, Conduent has been able to accelerate the development of solutions through strategic partnerships with other leading technology companies. With the help of these tech category leaders and their AI and GenAI tools, Conduent solutions have expanded their capabilities, such as recognizing significant savings in the procurement process, helping guide employees through the open enrollment process, and expanding contact center agent expertise and abilities to support and service customers.

Advanced AI Solutions Delivering Breakthrough Solutions for Clients

Designed to align with our clients’ functional areas, the Center features in-depth demos that highlight Conduent’s ability to solve complex industry challenges through transformative technologies developed either in-house or with leading technology partners. Solutions are organized into three key functional areas:

Functional AreasCapabilitiesExample of Solutions Poweredby AI & GenAI
Improve end-user interactions and engagementEnable more personalized experiences at scale with adaptive learning that improves engagementEnhancement of CX offering with market leading AI features:Real-time translationAccent smoothingAutomated quality assurance
Streamline core operationsAutomate time-consuming tasks, simplify workflows and process information faster with higher accuracyEnhanced identification of FDA-reportable eventsAutomated fraud detection for government prepaid card programs
Optimize enterprise functionsAnalyze data and gain insights quickly to help teams make smarter decisionsPersonalized, intelligent employee benefit experiencesContract compliance assessment and identification of procurement savings

About Conduent

Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 53,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX) – Joining NVIDIA Connect

Posted on by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com


Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

NVIDIA partnership elevates SKYX’s technology profile. SKYX joined the NVIDIA Connect Program, gaining access to NVIDIA’s cloud and AI ecosystem to support development of its All-In-One Smart Platform. Management described the relationship as “game-changing,” reinforcing SKYX’s positioning as a technology platform company.

The Smart Platform is designed to be the ceiling-based hub of the home. The SkyPlatform embeds connectivity, safety, and intelligence into a single ceiling-based hub, combining Wi-Fi, voice and app control, speakers, thermostat functions, emergency lighting, and safety features. The platform is designed to be compatible with leading smart assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, simplifying how homes adopt and manage connected technology.


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