Monday – February 27
All week – Proxy advisory firms are expected to issue recommendations in regard to the proposed merger between IAA (IAA) and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA).
All day – The Deutsche Bank Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference will be in the spotlight with presentations expected from AT&T (T), FuboTV (FUBO), Expedia (EXPE), Comcast (CMCSA), Warner Music (WMG), and Paramount Global. The event has been the springing board for major media announcements in the past.
All day – The Mobile World Congress will take place out of Barcelona during the week. Telecom giants Verizon (VZ), Ericson (ERIC), T-Mobile (TMUS), and AT&T (T) will be watched closely as always, while tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has previewed that it will discuss its extended partnership with OpenAI. In addition, Synchronoss (SNCR) will showcase an AI-powered personal cloud platform at Mobile World Congress. Other companies that will make appearance include Analog Devices (ADI), CEVA (CEVA), Airgain (AIRG), EPAM Systems (EPAM), OnePlus, Xiaomi, RealMe, ZTE, and TruPhone.
All day – Rent-A-Center (RCII) will switch its corporate name to Upbound Group and will trade under the ticker UPBD.