Roku Is Worth More As A Takeover Target — Here Are The Companies That Might Buy It

Roku shares experienced volatility following takeover speculation. Needham analyst Laura Martin raised the price target from $140 to $170, arguing Roku is worth more to potential acquirers than its fundamental valuation suggests. The analyst identified multiple categories of companies that could benefit from acquiring Roku's connected TV platform and data, including tech/advertising firms, entertainment companies, retailers, AI companies, and data analytics firms.

06/15/2026, 1:07 PM • Benzinga

Scott Alldridge Releases New Book Showing Why Most Cybersecurity Breaches Stem from Governance Failures Rather Than Technology Weaknesses

Cybersecurity expert Scott Alldridge released 'VisibleOps: The Anatomy of Cybersecurity Breaches,' arguing that most major data breaches result from governance and operational failures rather than technology weaknesses. The book analyzes high-profile incidents including MGM Resorts, Colonial Pipeline, Equifax, Target, SolarWinds, and Maersk, emphasizing that cybersecurity requires leadership accountability and disciplined processes, not just technology investment.

06/11/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Chips Lead Nasdaq 100 Rebound, Oracle Sinks 11%: Stock Market Today

The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1% on Thursday, led by semiconductor equipment makers rallying on positive analyst upgrades and AI data-center demand outlook. However, Oracle plunged 11.6% despite record earnings, citing a $40 billion financing plan and 162% increase in capital spending for AI infrastructure. Software stocks broadly declined while small caps and chip-related equities outperformed.

06/11/2026, 1:14 PM • Benzinga

Identity Verification Market to Reach USD 62.11 Billion by 2035, Driven by Rising Fraud Risks, AI-Based Authentication, and Global KYC Compliance Demand | Report by SNS Insider

The global identity verification market is projected to grow from USD 14.93 billion in 2025 to USD 62.11 billion by 2035 at a 15.4% CAGR, driven by rising identity fraud costs, regulatory compliance mandates, and adoption of AI-powered biometric solutions. The U.S. market is expected to grow from $4.92 billion to $20.44 billion, while Europe is projected to reach $16.18 billion by 2035. Cloud-based solutions dominate with 64% market share, while biometric verification leads with 58% revenue share. BFSI sector remains the largest vertical, with retail and e-commerce showing the fastest growth.

06/11/2026, 4:41 AM • GlobeNewswire

Yanik Guillemette : « La récession canadienne est avant tout une crise de leadership »

Montreal-based entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette criticizes Ottawa's lack of strong leadership as Canada enters technical recession, with the economy contracting in three of four recent quarters. He highlights alarming indicators including a 0.7% drop in business investment (fifth consecutive quarterly decline), $20 billion net capital outflow, 112,300 job losses in Q1, and rising insolvability (up 19% year-over-year). Guillemette argues that political paralysis and bureaucratic delays are destroying investor confidence and exacerbating economic vulnerability across organizations and households.

06/02/2026, 5:59 PM • GlobeNewswire

Gen Digital Earns Best in Class in Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Identity Protection Services Vendor Scorecard

Javelin Strategy & Research released its 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Identity Protection Services Vendor Scorecard, evaluating 14 providers. Gen Digital (Norton 360 with LifeLock Ultimate Plus) earned Best in Class recognition for comprehensive monitoring and scam protection. Equifax (ID Watchdog Premium Family) and Allstate Identity Protection (Blue Family) were named overall Leaders. The report highlights that the IDPS market is evolving toward proactive scam prevention and family protection, though significant gaps remain in predictive modeling and children's online safety monitoring.

06/02/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Upstart's Auto Loan Push Is the 1 Story That Could Change the AI Lending Thesis

Upstart Holdings is expanding beyond its core unsecured personal loan business into auto loans and mortgages, with Q1 auto loan originations quadrupling year-over-year to $263 million and mortgage originations reaching $143 million. While these segments remain small compared to the $3 billion in personal loans, they represent significant growth opportunities given the massive size of the auto loan ($1.7 trillion) and mortgage ($18.8 trillion) markets. The company has originated only 12,202 car loans and 2,300 home loans versus 410,854 personal loans, indicating substantial room for market penetration.

05/28/2026, 2:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Equifax Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend

Equifax announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026. The company has maintained cash dividend payments for over 100 consecutive years.

05/07/2026, 1:10 PM • Benzinga

La fraude de première partie augmente dans un contexte de pressions économiques

Equifax Canada reports a significant shift in fraud trends, with first-party fraud (deliberate misrepresentation of financial information) rising 31% year-over-year in Q4 2025. Credit card fraud nearly doubled, while banking sector fraud increased substantially. The trend reflects growing consumer manipulation of personal financial data rather than traditional third-party identity theft, with Ontario and Alberta most affected and younger demographics showing higher rates.

04/15/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

First-Party Fraud Rises Amidst Economic Pressures

Equifax Canada reports a 31% year-over-year increase in first-party fraud between Q4 2024 and Q4 2025, with credit card fraud nearly doubling and banking sector seeing a shift toward falsified financial information. The trend is most pronounced among younger consumers and in Ontario and Alberta, signaling a concerning shift in fraud risk patterns that lenders must address.

04/15/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is Upstart Stock a Millionaire Maker?

Upstart, an AI-powered credit scoring alternative to traditional bureaus, has shown impressive growth with 64% revenue increase to $1 billion in 2024 and returned to profitability. However, the article argues it likely won't be a millionaire-maker stock due to low competitive barriers. Major competitors like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are rapidly developing their own AI credit scoring platforms, which will eventually erode Upstart's advantage despite its current head start since 2012.

04/03/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Intezer Processes 25 Million Security Alerts as Enterprises Shift to AI SOC Operations

Intezer, an AI SOC platform provider, reported significant momentum in 2025, processing over 25 million security alerts across enterprise environments. The company achieved 126% net revenue retention and multiplied revenue year-over-year, with expanding adoption among Fortune 500 organizations. The announcement highlights growing enterprise demand for AI-powered security operations to handle increasing alert volumes and reduce cyber risk.

03/12/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Credit stress builds for some SMBs as debt rises and bank delinquencies climb

Equifax Canada's Q4 2025 data reveals a diverging business landscape: financial trade delinquencies rose 9.02% year-over-year to 3.52%, while industrial trade delinquencies fell 25.52%. The Canadian Small Business Health Index declined 2.4% as debt loads climb to $30,035 average, with businesses restructuring toward installment loans and away from revolving credit. Manufacturing improved significantly, but service sectors and rate-sensitive industries face mounting pressure, with Ontario recording the highest financial credit stress at 3.88%.

03/10/2026, 5:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

Canadians Feel Vulnerable about Scams and Rising Fraud Threats

Equifax Canada reports that first-party fraud has surged from 0.25% to 0.33% between end of 2024 and Q4 2025. A new survey reveals Canadians are experiencing fraud fatigue, with 28% viewing daily fraud attempts as a manageable annoyance and 83% worried about fake legal documents created with technology. Despite rising awareness, risky behaviors persist, with nearly 40% having clicked fraudulent links. The survey emphasizes the need for coordinated action between public and private sectors, stronger institutional safeguards, and better education to combat fraud.

03/03/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Les Canadiens et Canadiennes se sentent exténués face à l’augmentation des arnaques et des menaces de fraude

Equifax Canada's 2025 fraud market pulse survey reveals Canadians are increasingly exhausted by rising fraud threats, with first-party fraud rates climbing from 0.25% to 0.33% in Q4 2025. Key concerns include identity theft, phishing, and digital payment scams. The survey shows 28% view fraud attempts as a manageable nuisance while others feel anxious or completely exhausted. Canadians call for stronger institutional protections, better education, and increased collaboration between public and private sectors to combat financial crime.

03/03/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire