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Dell Technologies Stock Surges 20% on Blowout Q4 Earnings, AI Server Boom Drives Record Results

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27 February 2026

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) shares soared more than 20% on February 27, 2026, after the company reported record fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, fueled by explosive demand for AI-optimized servers. The performance capped a transformative year for the technology giant, with executives highlighting surging enterprise and cloud provider orders as evidence of Dell’s leadership in the artificial intelligence infrastructure market.

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Dell closed the trading day up approximately 21.9% at around $148, with intraday highs reaching $148.25, marking one of the stock’s strongest single-day gains in recent history. Volume exceeded 18 million shares, more than double the average. The rally followed the February 26 after-hours release of fiscal fourth-quarter results ended January 30, 2026, which significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations.

For the quarter, Dell posted revenue of $33.38 billion, a 39.5% increase from the prior year and well above the consensus estimate of about $31.6 billion to $31.9 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.89, topping analyst forecasts of $3.53 and representing a 45% year-over-year jump. Net income rose to $2.25 billion, or $3.37 per share, from $1.53 billion, or $2.15 per share, a year earlier.

The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), which includes servers and storage, led the charge with revenue of $19.6 billion, up 73% year over year. Within that segment, AI-optimized server revenue hit a record $9 billion for the quarter — a staggering 342% increase — while traditional servers and networking grew 27% to $5.9 billion. Executives noted that the company booked $34.1 billion in AI orders during the period and shipped more than $9.5 billion in AI servers, entering fiscal 2027 with a record $43 billion backlog. Full-year fiscal 2026 AI-optimized server revenue reached about $24.7 billion, with cumulative orders surpassing $64 billion.

For the full fiscal year 2026, Dell achieved record revenue of $113.5 billion, up 19% from the previous year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $10.30, a 27% increase. The company generated record cash flow from operations, returning $7.5 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, and ended the year with $13.3 billion in cash and investments.

Looking ahead, Dell provided aggressive guidance that further fueled investor enthusiasm. For fiscal 2027, the company projects revenue between $138 billion and $142 billion — far exceeding analyst expectations around $124.7 billion — and expects AI server revenue to approximately double to $50 billion, representing 103% growth. First-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue is guided to between $34.7 billion and $35.7 billion, with adjusted EPS around $2.90.

CEO Michael Dell and COO Jeff Clarke emphasized the AI opportunity as a defining force. “FY26 was a defining year in our company’s history,” Clarke said in the earnings release. “We delivered record full-year revenue and EPS… The AI opportunity is transforming our company.” Management highlighted differentiated engineering, broad-based demand from enterprises and Tier 2 cloud providers, and disciplined execution amid supply constraints, including a noted memory shortage impacting the industry.

Analysts responded swiftly with upward revisions. Mizuho raised its price target to $180 from $175 with an “outperform” rating, implying significant upside. J.P. Morgan increased its target to $165, forecasting at least 36% potential rally from prior levels, while Barclays lifted to $168 and Piper Sandler adjusted to $167, both maintaining overweight or equivalent ratings. Morgan Stanley, however, hiked its target modestly to $110 while keeping an “underweight” stance, citing valuation concerns despite the strong results.

The surge comes amid broader market dynamics in AI infrastructure. Dell benefits from partnerships with Nvidia and others, positioning it to capture share in data center expansions. Challenges persist, including rising memory costs and supply tightness for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI systems, but executives expressed confidence in navigating these through strategic sourcing and backlog management.

Dell also announced shareholder-friendly moves: a 20% dividend increase and an additional $10 billion share repurchase authorization, signaling strong conviction in sustained cash generation and growth.

The stock’s performance reflects a shift from earlier 2025 volatility, when shares traded as low as $66.25, to new momentum driven by AI tailwinds. Year-to-date in calendar 2026, DELL has shown resilience, with the post-earnings pop pushing it toward recent highs around $168.

Investors and analysts will watch upcoming quarters for confirmation that AI server margins remain healthy and shipments track toward the ambitious $50 billion target. Dell’s next earnings are expected in late May or early June for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

As AI adoption accelerates globally, Dell’s results underscore its pivot from traditional PC and enterprise hardware to a high-growth AI infrastructure player, potentially reshaping its valuation trajectory in the years ahead.

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10 questions for Kevin Howell of HTG

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27 February 2026

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The founder of the North East-based technology and managed cyber security services business answers our questions

Kevin Howell, founder of HTG.(Image: HTG)

Kevin Howell is the entrepreneur behind HTG, which employs 20 staff and serves customers nationwide.

What was your first job (and how much did it pay)? Trainee software engineer (YTS) £29.50 a week and a £6.50 bus pass — certainly not much money, but a great starting point and a foot in the door.

What is the best advice or support you’ve been given in business? It’s an old one, but find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. I think this is getting tougher, but passion and attitude are key for me and still make a huge difference day to day.

What are the main changes you’ve seen in your business/sector, and what are the challenges you’re facing? Speed of change. Covid, AI, and cyber security threats have accelerated delays and decision paralysis (for the better) and forced organisations to rethink how they operate. Challenges faced are innovation being seen as a cost, not an enabler. Lots of key clients have been told to keep the lights on and reduce spend, a major backward step in my opinion when you have the opportunity to be a disruptor and be an innovator (be a Netflix or stay the same Nokia/BlackBerry/Blockbuster.)

What would your dream job be? It’s a bit sad/boring, sorry — but a professional golfer or footballer, but sadly lacking the ability

What advice would you give to someone starting out a career in your sector? I get this asked a lot. We all come from different backgrounds and abilities, but I would say don’t compare yourself to others, and commit to being the best person you can be because progress is different for everyone.

What makes the North East a good place to do business? The North East is well-known to be friendly, hardworking, and dare I say… trustworthy. I often say our company name, HTG, means Have To Graft, but we all are doing the graft to help each other and deliver the best outcome for our customers and partners, which creates strong long-term relationships. Without them, we don’t exist.

How important is it for business to play a role in society? This resonates with me a lot. When I left school in 1990, things in the North East were pretty grim and all the talk was about looking in the rear-view mirror, past success about Swan Hunter shipyards, coal mining etc — massive parts of our heritage and pride, which were history. What stood out was pride, passion and graft, which are a massive heritage and still exist today. Whatever you call it, given the opportunity the North East has what it takes to deliver the next generation of AI with the human in the loop. Our compassion and genuine awareness of what people need/want — with the secret sauce also known as experience — could be a game changer.

Outside of work, what are you really good at? Golf and developing the next generation of England golfers

Who would play you in a film about your life? Some say Hugh Grant after my awful dance at my 50th — apparently the resemblance was uncanny.

Which three people would you invite to a dinner party, and why? Kevin Keegan, Chuck D (Public Enemy), and Steve Jobs — all are such disruptors and influencers in life for a variety of reasons and have shaped culture, leadership, and innovation in very different ways.

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Burger King gives Whopper new bun and box after customer feedback

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27 February 2026

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Burger King gives Whopper new bun and box after customer feedback

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Burger King is updating its signature Whopper for the first time in nearly a decade, the company announced Thursday.

After receiving feedback from customers, the fast-food chain said it will now serve the burger on a “more premium, better tasting bun,” and in a box instead of the current paper wrapper.

“Over the past several years, we’ve focused on strengthening our operations and modernizing our restaurants to build a more consistent foundation across the system,” said Tom Curtis, president of Burger King U.S. and Canada. “With that work well underway, we’re now in a position to thoughtfully elevate our core menu. The Whopper is an icon, so we didn’t set out to reinvent it. Instead, we elevated it based on direct Guest feedback.”

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The new Burger King Whopper is served in a box instead of a paper wrapper. (Burger King)

The “elevated” burger will still be served with freshly cut onions and tomatoes, lettuce, tangy pickles, but will now have “better tasting mayo,” the company said. The burger patty will remain the same.

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The Whopper was created in 1957 after Burger King co-founders James McLamore and David Edgerton were on a return trip to Miami.

People visit a Burger King restaurant on Oct. 25, 2024, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

McLamore spotted a restaurant with a sign advertising a big hamburger that had a line of customers out front, according to McLamore’s autobiography. He ordered the burger, which consisted of a quarter pound hamburger patty on a big five-inch bun served with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, pickles, onions and ketchup, and later introduced a “big garnished hamburger” in the company’s Miami restaurants.

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The original Whopper sold for 37 cents, about $4.36 today.

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“You don’t want to just tear up the playbook and start all over,” Curtis told CNN Business. “It’s like we’re putting our famous iconic burger in a tuxedo instead of a leisure suit.”

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The changes will cost Burger King franchisees an extra $4,000 per year, the outlet reported.

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State Farm announces $5B dividend payment to auto customers

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27 February 2026

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State Farm announces $5B dividend payment to auto customers

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State Farm announced Thursday that it will pay the largest dividend in company history to auto loan customers, who are in line to receive $5 billion in cash back.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, also known as State Farm Mutual, said it will make a one-time distribution this summer to customers across over 49 million vehicles covered by State Farm Mutual auto policies.

The company’s dividend payments are expected to average $100 by vehicle and will vary based on the policyholder’s state of residence as well as the premiums they paid.

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State Farm announced that the $5 billion dividend for auto insurance customers will be its largest ever. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

“As a mutual company with a customer-first focus, State Farm Mutual is able to provide value directly to our customers while maintaining financial strength to keep our promises in the future. That translated this year to lower auto rates and cash back in the form of a $5 billion policyholder dividend,” said Jon Farney, State Farm Mutual president and CEO.

State Farm’s announcement also noted that a downward trend in auto repair costs as well as the frequency of collisions in 2025 allowed the company to lower auto rates in 40 states.

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Auto repair costs have eased recently but have outpaced inflation over the last year. ( Pia Bayer/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Auto insurance rate reductions are averaging 10% and State Farm Mutual noted that the total amount of savings on premiums for consumers totaled $4.6 billion.

The latest consumer price index (CPI) inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that motor vehicle insurance prices declined 0.4% from December to January.

Additionally, the CPI data showed that motor vehicle insurance prices were just 0.5% higher than they were a year ago.

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State Farm said that a decrease in collisions helped allow for lower rates as well as the dividend. (Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)

That figure is well below the overall CPI inflation data, which was up 2.4% on an annual basis in January.

Auto repair costs rose by a modest 0.2% in January on a monthly basis, though they were 5.7% higher than a year ago last month, BLS data showed.

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Sam Altman backs Anthropic in AI battlefield row with Pentagon

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27 February 2026

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Sam Altman backs Anthropic in AI battlefield row with Pentagon

On Friday morning, groups representing roughly 700,000 tech workers within Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, all companies that have their own contracts with the Defence Department, signed an open letter urging the companies they worked for to also “refuse to comply” with the Pentagon’s demands.

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WBD, Paramount regulatory path might be easier than Netflix tie-up

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27 February 2026

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WBD, Paramount regulatory path might be easier than Netflix tie-up

The Paramount logo is displayed above an entrance to Paramount Studios on Feb. 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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A day after Paramount Skydance emerged as the winner to take over fellow media giant Warner Bros. Discovery, questions are mounting about the companies’ regulatory path forward.

The WBD board said on Thursday that Paramount’s revised $31-per-share offer was superior to an existing bid from Netflix, prompting the streamer to announce that it was walking away from the deal entirely and clearing the way for Paramount.

Paramount’s raised offer — up from $30 per share — was the latest in a series of moves it made after it launched a hostile bid late last year to buy WBD. It had initially lost out on a bidding war to Netflix, which offered $27.75 per share.

Paramount’s latest bid also included a $7 billion breakup fee if the deal doesn’t win regulatory approval. And according to a Friday filing, it has already paid the $2.8 billion breakup fee that WBD owed to Netflix if the deal fell through.

But media industry experts said it’s looking more likely that the Paramount deal will get through government scrutiny than it did when Netflix was in the picture.

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Netflix vs. Paramount

Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said Thursday that it was “no longer financially attractive” to match Paramount’s raised offer.

Though Netflix executives had said they were “highly confident” that their deal would win approval, the merger would have brought together two top streaming services — Netflix and Paramount+ — and could have potentially raised prices for consumers and decreased competition.

In early December, Trump said the Netflix-WBD deal “could be a problem” because of the increased market share Netflix would gain, saying he would be involved. He walked back those comments earlier this month, saying the deal would be at the sole discretion of the Department of Justice.

And while the size of a combined Netflix and WBD entity was one of the companies’ largest antitrust obstacles, that issue could still be raised for Paramount.

Both Paramount and WBD have sprawling portfolios of TV networks, in addition to Paramount+ hitting 78.9 million subscribers, according to its most recent earnings report, and HBO Max counting 131.6 million subscribers through the end of 2025.

Paramount executives argued one of the pros of their offer was that a deal with the media company would garner less government scrutiny. Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison’s father, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, is known to have close relations with President Donald Trump.

Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is backing the Paramount deal, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Still, Paramount’s proposed deal had come under criticism for potentially being funded by the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Qatar. The company has previously said that those entities have agreed to forgo all governance rights, including board representation.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, warned on Thursday night that the merger was “not a done deal” and that the California Department of Justice, which has an open investigation into the deal, will be vigorous in its review.

And Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said in a statement that the Paramount and WBD merger is “an antitrust disaster threatening higher prices and fewer choices for American families.”

A potential for fewer concerns

Analysts from Raymond James said they believe the Paramount-WBD deal could pose far less of a risk for regulatory approval than a Netflix tie-up.

In a Friday note, the analysts said the regulatory path forward for Paramount is “meaningfully easier” than Netflix’s, though it would not be a “cakewalk.”

“Of course, there are new challenges with this deal around news, cable networks, international linear networks, etc., but we still feel the WBD/PSKY deal is more palatable all-in,” the analysts wrote. “And, particularly following the reaction to the WBD/NFLX agreement, we believe PSKY’s political standing with the current U.S. administration is much stronger than Netflix’s.”

The analysts noted that questions remain about how the competitive market for the companies will be defined by the DOJ, and they speculated that Netflix likely decided not to match Paramount’s superior offer because of what was “likely to be a brutal regulatory review.”

A Friday note by Morningstar analysts echoed those thoughts. The analysts said the move was right for both Netflix and Paramount because they believed Netflix was unnecessarily overpaying for WBD’s streaming and studios.

Notably, Paramount aimed to buy the entirety of WBD, including its pay-TV networks, such as CNN, TBS and TNT, while Netflix only wanted the company’s studio and streaming assets.

“This is the best outcome for Warner shareholders, in our view, as we’ve felt that, with a higher likelihood of prompt regulatory approval and uncertainty surrounding the value and risk of the network business they would have retained, the best offer would have been $30 in cash,” the analysts wrote.

The analysts added that they don’t expect Paramount to face any regulatory issues during the approval process.

‘Horizontal consolidation’

Joseph Kalmenovitz, an assistant professor of finance at the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester, said Paramount’s timing for the bid was likely strategic.

“David Ellison didn’t just outmaneuver a Hollywood board — he timed the regulatory cycle perfectly,” Kalmenovitz said. “The populist, big-is-bad philosophy is out; the deal-friendly establishment is back in.”

Still, Paren Knadjian, a partner at advisory firm EisnerAmper, said the regulatory path forward for Paramount remains nuanced and isn’t a done deal. While concerns over the Netflix-WBD deal focused largely on library content, the Paramount-WBD deal is far more of a “horizontal consolidation” effort between cable TV, sports, streaming and news, he said.

“I think the biggest thing we’re going to focus on is the concentration of intellectual property under one roof,” Knadjian told CNBC. “What power does that give this new entity in terms of the ability to charge more?”

Knadjian said Paramount will also be facing political concerns, not only from state and federal politicians, but between CNN and CBS combining under one roof, in addition to concerns over blockbuster franchises like “Star Trek” and “Harry Potter.”

Ultimately, the approval of the deal will come down to which concessions the two companies will have to make in order to assuage any fears over a possible media monopoly.

“The regulatory pressure, the political pressure, those are the things that will certainly delay the deal and will make it more complicated, and I think there’s going to have to be significant concessions for it to go through.

There’s so many factors to this. It’s much more complicated than many of the other deals we’ve seen in the past,” Knadjian said.

– CNBC’s Lillian Rizzo contributed to this report.

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Fibra UNO (FBASF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Fibra UNO (FBASF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 27, 2026 1:00 PM EST

Company Participants

André Arazi – Chief Executive Officer
Jorge Pigeon Solórzano – Vice President of Capital Markets & Investor Relations

Conference Call Participants

Igor Machado – Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Mario Sergio Simplicio – Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Pablo Mulas
Gordon Lee – Banco BTG Pactual S.A., Research Division
Felipe Barragan Sanchez – JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
David Soto Soto – Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. I’d like to welcome you to Fibra UNO’s Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call on the 27th of February 2026. [Operator Instructions].

So without further ado, I’d like to pass the line to the CEO, Fibra Mr. Andre El-Mann. Please go ahead, sir.

André Arazi
Chief Executive Officer

Thank you, Luis. Thank you, everybody, for your interest in our call regarding the fourth quarter of 2025. I would like to begin that we are very excited again to release these numbers for you of the fourth quarter of 2025, which has been a very busy year for us at FUNO.

This is the first report after the drop-down of our industrial portfolio. I would like you to bear in mind that we need to consider — we are considering only a few days of the complete revenues in this new structure, in this particular quarter.

Nevertheless, we make sure that everything goes as planned, as we will be able to report a complete quarter this very first quarter of 2026 in the next few weeks. That would allow us to reveal that all the efforts made last year will pay back, and our shareholders will be able to see the positive impact that the carve-out of our industrial portfolio will have on the

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Privacy Display and Faster Charging

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27 February 2026

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Claims Top Spot in Battery

Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25, 2026, during its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, positioning the device as the company’s most advanced AI-focused smartphone yet. The premium flagship introduces hardware refinements, a groundbreaking privacy feature and performance boosts while maintaining the familiar large-screen, S Pen-equipped design that has defined Ultra models.

Here are 10 essential details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra based on official specifications and announcements.

1. **World-First Built-in Privacy Display**
The standout innovation is the Privacy Display, a hardware-level feature that limits screen visibility from side angles. When activated, the display blacks out or obscures content for onlookers while remaining fully visible to the user facing it directly. This pixel-level privacy technology addresses growing concerns about shoulder surfing in public spaces, marking a first for smartphones. Samsung emphasized its commitment to user security, with the feature complementing existing software privacy tools.

2. **6.9-Inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display**
The device retains a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz) and Vision Booster for enhanced outdoor visibility. Peak brightness reaches around 2,600 nits for HDR content. The screen uses Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection and features thinner bezels for a more immersive experience. Anti-reflective coating reduces glare, making it ideal for media consumption and productivity.

3. **Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Processor**
Powering the S26 Ultra is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 customized for Galaxy, built on a 3nm process. Samsung claims 19% faster CPU performance, 24% improved GPU and 39% enhanced NPU for AI tasks compared to predecessors. This enables smoother multitasking, gaming and on-device AI processing. The chip supports better thermal management, keeping the device cool during intensive use like video editing or extended gaming sessions.

4. **Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB Storage**
Configurations include 12GB or 16GB RAM options, paired with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS storage. Higher RAM variants maximize multitasking and AI features. No microSD expansion is available, so users must select appropriately at purchase. Storage upgrades were offered as pre-order incentives in some markets.

5. **Advanced Quad-Camera System with Brighter Apertures**
The rear setup features a 200MP wide main sensor (f/1.4 aperture for better low-light performance), 50MP ultra-wide (f/1.9), 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4) and 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/2.9). Optical zoom covers 3x and 5x natively, with up to 10x optical-quality zoom via adaptive pixel technology. The front camera is 12MP (f/2.2) with an AI-enhanced image signal processor for natural selfies. Video upgrades include improved Super Steady stabilization with horizontal lock.

6. **5,000mAh Battery with 60W Fast Charging**
Battery capacity remains 5,000mAh, delivering up to 31 hours of video playback under lab conditions. A major upgrade is 60W wired charging (up from 45W), allowing quicker top-ups. Wireless charging hits 25W, with reverse wireless charging supported. The combination provides all-day endurance for heavy users.

7. **Thinner, Lighter Design at 7.9mm and 214g**
Dimensions are 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9mm, weighing 214g — slimmer and lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra despite the large screen. The frame uses refined Armor Aluminum with rounded ergonomic corners for better one-handed comfort. It maintains IP68 water and dust resistance. The integrated S Pen stylus features a curved top for improved grip and matching device contours.

8. **Galaxy AI Enhancements and One UI 8.5 on Android 16**
Running Android 16 with One UI 8.5, the phone emphasizes intuitive AI. Features leverage the powerful NPU for faster generative tools, real-time context understanding and agentic AI capabilities. Bixby interactions are refined, with deeper Gemini integration previewed. Samsung promises extended software support, including security updates.

9. **Pricing Holds Steady at $1,299 Starting**
The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,299 for the 256GB model — unchanged from the S25 Ultra — while base S26 and S26+ models saw increases. Pre-orders began February 25, 2026, with general availability on March 11, 2026. Offers include up to $900 trade-in credit or $150 toward accessories on Samsung.com. Colors and regional variants vary.

10. **Positioned as Productivity and Media Powerhouse**
Samsung markets the S26 Ultra as the ultimate all-in-one for creators and power users. It combines top-tier performance, camera versatility, display quality and unique privacy features. Early hands-on reports highlight comfortable ergonomics, bright visuals and responsive AI, though full reviews await real-world testing.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives amid intense competition in the premium Android space, with Samsung focusing on meaningful refinements over radical redesigns. Pre-orders are live through Samsung’s site, carriers and retailers, with availability expanding globally from March 11.

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From Eagle Scout to Airline Captain

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27 February 2026

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In aviation, careers are built one flight at a time. For Robert McRath, that journey started long before he ever sat in a cockpit.

Today, McRath is a Captain at Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. He leads with calm focus, strong discipline, and a deep respect for the responsibility that comes with flying passengers every day.

His story is not about overnight success. It is about steady progress, early curiosity, and a lifelong commitment to learning and service.

“I’ve been interested in aviation since I was in middle school,” McRath says. “Once that spark hit, it never really went away.”

Early Life in St. Louis and a Passion for Aviation

Robert McRath grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Like many pilots, he developed a love for flight at a young age.

In middle school, aviation caught his attention. While other students were still figuring out what they wanted to do, McRath was already looking up.

“I remember being fascinated by how planes worked,” he says. “It felt like the sky was this open path.”

That early interest gave him direction. It also gave him motivation to work toward something bigger.

At the same time, McRath was active in the Boy Scouts from an early age. That experience shaped his character.

He eventually earned the rank of Eagle Scout, one of the highest achievements in scouting.

“Scouting taught me leadership before I ever thought about being a captain,” he says. “You learn responsibility early.”

Education at Saint Louis University and Flight Team Leadership

McRath took his passion for aviation to Saint Louis University. He studied aviation science and graduated in 2019, Cum Laude.

His time at SLU was not only about classes. It was about building real-world experience.

He became involved with the Flying Billikens Flight Team, one of the university’s standout aviation programs.

“The flight team was where aviation became real for me,” McRath says. “It pushed me to improve every day.”

The Flying Billikens helped him develop technical skills, teamwork, and confidence under pressure.

He also earned recognition for his academic work. McRath received an aviation science research project award, showing his ability to think beyond the basics.

“I liked digging deeper into aviation,” he says. “There’s always more to learn about safety, systems, and how we operate.”

That mindset is one of the reasons he has become a leader in his field.

Career Path to Endeavor Air Captain

After college, McRath entered the aviation industry. Like many pilots, he worked step by step toward larger roles.

Over time, his dedication and skill led him to Endeavor Air.

Endeavor is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines and plays a key role in regional flight operations across the United States.

McRath now serves as a Captain, a position that requires sharp decision-making and steady leadership.

“As a captain, you’re responsible for more than flying,” he explains. “You’re responsible for the whole operation and the people around you.”

In the cockpit, leadership is not loud. It is calm, prepared, and focused.

“You have to stay grounded,” he says. “Passengers trust you without ever meeting you.”

That trust is what drives his professionalism every day.

What Makes a Leader in the Aviation Industry

Aviation is an industry built on precision. Leaders in this space are defined by consistency, training, and responsibility.

McRath’s leadership style reflects his background.

From Eagle Scout lessons to flight team discipline, he has always worked with structure and purpose.

“I’ve always believed in showing up prepared,” he says. “That’s how you earn trust.”

As a captain, he supports his crew, communicates clearly, and stays focused on safety.

In many ways, his role is not just technical. It is human.

“You’re working with a team,” McRath says. “Everyone has to be on the same page.”

That ability to lead quietly but effectively is what sets strong aviation professionals apart.

Giving Back to the Flying Billikens Community

Even with a demanding career, McRath stays connected to where it all started.

He continues to share his time and knowledge with the Flying Billikens Flight Team at Saint Louis University.

This is an important part of his story.

“I wouldn’t be where I am without that team,” he says. “So I want to help others coming up behind me.”

Mentorship is a form of leadership that often goes unseen. But it matters deeply in aviation.

New pilots learn best from those who have walked the path before them.

McRath’s willingness to give back shows that leadership is not only about rank. It is about service.

Lessons from Robert McRath’s Aviation Journey

Robert McRath’s career offers a clear message: success in aviation comes from discipline, learning, and steady growth.

His journey started with curiosity in middle school. It grew through scouting, education, and teamwork. And it continues today at the captain level.

“Flying is still something I respect every single day,” he says. “You never stop learning in this industry.”

From St. Louis to the skies, McRath represents the kind of grounded leadership aviation depends on.

His story is not flashy. It is focused. And that is exactly what makes it worth reading.

In a world that moves fast, aviation demands calm professionals who lead with purpose.

Robert McRath is one of them.

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Puma Shares Rise as Results Top Estimates Despite Swing to Loss

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27 February 2026

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Puma Shares Rise as Results Top Estimates Despite Swing to Loss

Puma PUM -4.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle shares rose after fourth-quarter results topped analysts’ estimates as the sporting-goods company continues to navigate a strategic reset.

The German company on Thursday said it swung to a net loss of 336.6 million euros ($397.6 million) in the fourth quarter, compared with a net profit of 24 million euros in the same period a year prior. Despite the drop, Puma’s results outshone analysts’ expectations of a 358 million-euro net loss, according to company-compiled estimates.

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The $1.6 Trillion Meltdown That Swept Through Software Stocks

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27 February 2026

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The $1.6 Trillion Meltdown That Swept Through Software Stocks

One of the 21st century’s hottest sectors has become a market albatross.

Concern over the threat that artificial intelligence poses to software companies has hit the shares of companies like Salesforce and Adobe ADBE 1.03%increase; green up pointing triangle hard. Investors are questioning whether software companies that sell to businesses can withstand competition from AI-powered rivals. Lately, the selloff has intensified with each new announcement from AI developers.