HR Tech 2026 Announces Initial Agenda: Focuses on Real-World AI Implementation, Skills, and Workforce Transformations

HR Tech 2026 conference (October 20-22 in Las Vegas) unveiled its agenda featuring sessions on AI implementation, skills development, and workforce transformation. Leading HR and talent executives from major companies including Amsted Industries, Cloudflare, IFF, Lumen, Sanofi, and TIAA will share practical strategies on job architecture, AI adoption, internal mobility, and HR technology readiness.

06/09/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Atos Advances AI-Ready Digital Transformation with Lumen Network as a Service

Atos announced expanded adoption of Lumen's Network as a Service (NaaS) across its North America data centers to support AI-ready digital transformation. The on-demand, consumption-based service provides scalability, cost efficiency, and seamless connectivity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling Atos to accelerate its AI and agentic transformation initiatives.

03/31/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

OneTrust Expands AI Governance to Meet the Demands of Scalable, Real‑Time AI

OneTrust announced expansion of its AI governance platform with real-time monitoring and enforcement capabilities across agents, models, and data. The new features include AI Agent Detection & Inventory, AI Policy Manager, and AI Guardrail Enforcement to enable continuous, run-time control. The platform integrates with major cloud providers and is being adopted by enterprises like Blackbaud, Kuehne + Nagel, and Lumen Technologies for operationalizing responsible AI governance.

03/09/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in 2024-2025, high-yielding blue chip dividend stocks are becoming attractive again. AT&T and Philip Morris International are recommended as safe-haven dividend plays. AT&T has streamlined its business, growing its 5G and fiber segments with strong free cash flow coverage of dividends. PMI is diversifying away from cigarettes through smoke-free products like iQOS and Zyn, which now represent 43% of revenue, while maintaining steady dividend growth.

03/03/2026, 1:22 PM • The Motley Fool

What's Going On With AT&T Stock Tuesday?

AT&T reaffirmed its 2026 guidance ahead of the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. The company closed its acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business ahead of schedule, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers and expanding reach to 4 million fiber locations. AT&T targets adjusted EPS of $2.25-$2.35 for 2026, projects 3-4% adjusted EBITDA growth, and plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders through 2028. The stock was up 0.20% at $28.06 on Tuesday.

03/03/2026, 10:35 AM • Benzinga

Is Lumen Technologies Stock a Buy or Sell After a Director Dumped 45,000 Shares?

Lumen Technologies director Diankha Linear sold 45,000 shares (18.5% of her holdings) for ~$355,000 on Feb. 20, 2026, citing tax and estate planning. While the sale is not concerning given her retained 198,229 shares, the company faces headwinds: declining revenue ($12.4B in 2025 vs. $13.1B in 2024), a $1.7B net loss, and $17B in debt. Despite a 67% share price surge over the past year following a strategic pivot to AI-optimized fiber networks, the analyst recommends waiting for a stock price drop before investing.

02/25/2026, 3:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Lumen Technologies vs. Nokia: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?

Both Lumen Technologies and Nokia are pivoting toward AI-focused telecommunications solutions. However, Nokia emerges as the superior investment choice due to its growing revenue (up 3% to 19.9B euros in 2025), profitability with 885M euros operating profit, strong free cash flow of 1.5B euros supporting a 2% dividend, and tangible AI progress including a partnership with Nvidia and deployment of the world's first 5G SaaS network. In contrast, Lumen faces declining sales (down to $12.4B from $13.1B), operating losses of $812M, and minimal free cash flow of $371M with no dividend.

02/25/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

QVC Group, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Interest Payment and Regular Additional Distribution on 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Debentures Due 2030

QVC Group announced a semi-annual interest payment of $18.75 per $1,000 original principal amount and a Regular Additional Distribution of $0.4596 per $1,000 principal amount on its 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Debentures due 2030. The distributions are attributable to T-Mobile US quarterly dividends and will be paid on February 17, 2026 to holders of record as of February 1, 2026.

02/17/2026, 4:01 PM • Benzinga

AT&T's Secret Weapon for 2026: Why Fiber Could Drive Double-Digit EPS Growth

AT&T's fiber-optic broadband business is positioned to drive double-digit EPS growth through 2028, with the company expecting to reach over 40 million customer locations by end of 2026. The fiber segment, currently less than 15% of revenue, could add nearly $3 billion in annual revenue as it expands from 10.6 million to 13.6 million customers. AT&T's guidance projects adjusted EPS of $2.25-$2.35 in 2026 with double-digit three-year CAGR, while maintaining a strong dividend yield of over 4%.

02/08/2026, 12:27 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Lumen Technologies Rocketed Nearly 30% Higher Today

Lumen Technologies stock surged 29.4% after CEO Kate Johnson purchased $500,000 worth of shares, signaling confidence in the company's turnaround strategy following a post-earnings sell-off. While the company continues to face revenue and profit declines overall, management estimates 47% of enterprise revenue comes from growing products that expanded 7% last year. Lumen's debt has improved following the sale of its fiber-to-home business to AT&T, though the stock remains a risky play dependent on AI-oriented networking solutions gaining market traction.

02/06/2026, 4:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Lumen Fiber Sale To AT&T Unlocks $4.8B Proceeds

Lumen Technologies completed the sale of its Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business in 11 states to AT&T for $5.75 billion. The company will receive $4.8 billion in proceeds, which it plans to use to retire super-priority debt, reduce annual interest expense by ~$300 million, and lower total debt to under $13 billion. LUMN shares rose 2.49% on the news.

02/02/2026, 2:01 PM • Benzinga

AT&T's Lumen Deal Hides an Opportunity Most Investors Are Missing

AT&T's $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen's fiber assets will add 4 million passed locations and 1 million subscribers. While integration costs will pressure near-term earnings by ~$0.05 per share in 2026, the deal presents significant long-term opportunities through cross-selling fiber and wireless services. Lumen's 25% penetration rate versus AT&T's 40% suggests ~600,000 potential new customers, plus opportunities to convert Lumen's wireless customers. AT&T expects double-digit EPS growth through 2028 and free cash flow expansion to at least $21 billion by 2028.

01/29/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Americas Fixed Broadband Market Trends and Opportunities Report 2025: Starlink Could Prove to Become a Viable New Business for Telecom Operators, Equipment Vendors and Space Technology Companies

The fixed broadband market in the Americas is projected to grow from 289.6 million lines in 2025 to 327.3 million by 2030, with cumulative revenue of $1.07 trillion. Key growth drivers include national broadband plans, 4G/5G fixed wireless access in underserved areas, and emerging satellite broadband ventures like Starlink. Telecom operators and equipment vendors are positioned to benefit from infrastructure development opportunities.

12/29/2025, 5:20 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is Lumen Technologies Stock Undervalued Right Now? What Investors Need to Consider.

Lumen Technologies is undergoing a strategic turnaround, focusing on enterprise AI solutions and reducing debt. The company aims to become a backbone in the AI economy through network connectivity and strategic partnerships, with potential for growth if interest rates fall.

11/29/2025, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Penn Capital Unwinds $17.1 Million BGC Stake as Broker Posts 31% Revenue Surge

Penn Capital Management sold 1.6 million shares of BGC Group in Q3, reducing its stake to $5.9 million, despite the company reporting record quarterly revenue of $736.8 million, up 31% year-over-year.

11/27/2025, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool