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Nasdaq Composite futures rose after July CPI cooled to 3.4% year over year and core CPI to 2.5%, boosting odds of a September Fed pause to 68%. CoreWeave (CRWV) jumped 14% after hours on 112% revenue growth, a $104 billion backlog, and Q3 guidance implying ~158% growth. Foxconn reported 54% revenue growth to $29.4B, ahead of estimates, citing AI server demand.

Charter Communications is nearing California PUC approval for its $34.5B purchase of Cox Enterprises, with a vote scheduled next week. Activists are urging stronger conditions on low-income broadband affordability, disaster response, and diversity and equity commitments. Charter says it will invest at least $275M in network upgrades and $30M in outreach, and the FCC previously approved the deal with DEI safeguards.

Charter Communications (CHTR) shares fell about 3.1% as investors weighed its late-July Q2 2026 results. Charter reported 172,000 fewer total internet customers year over year and 1.7% lower revenue, while debt exchange offers and the timing of the pending Cox transaction, including FCC/HSR milestones, stayed in focus.

Spectrum (Charter Communications, NASDAQ:CHTR) said it is expanding its fiber network in Genesee County, Michigan, adding service to more than 1,000 additional homes and businesses in multiple townships. The rural buildout is part of a multi-year $7 billion private investment plan, supported in part by a ROBIN Broadband Grant. Spectrum cites speeds up to 1 Gbps and FCC “Measuring Broadband America” results.

Spectrum (Charter Communications, NASDAQ:CHTR) said it is expanding its fiber network in Roscommon County, Michigan, adding service to nearly 300 additional homes and businesses in Backus, Markey, Richfield and Roscommon. The project is part of a multi-year rural build backed by more than $7 billion private investment, targeting 100,000+ miles of fiber and symmetrical gigabit speeds. Spectrum also cited FCC broadband reports and promoted bundling with Spectrum Mobile and TV.

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) priced $4.75 billion of senior secured notes via subsidiaries CCO and CCO Capital. It issued $1.75B due 2032 at 6.050%, $1.0B due 2034 at 6.600%, $1.0B due 2036 at 6.950%, and $1.0B due 2056 at 7.850%. Net proceeds fund the Cox acquisition cash consideration and general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. Closing expected Aug. 18, 2026.

Charter Communications priced a $4.75 billion notes offering, including $1.75 billion Senior Secured Notes due 2032 at 6.050% issued at 99.839% of principal, plus maturities in 2034, 2036 and 2056. Proceeds will fund the Cox Communications cash acquisition and general corporate uses. The deal is expected to close Aug. 18, 2026.

Spectrum, a Charter Communications brand, said it is expanding its fiber broadband network in Knox County, Ohio to add service to more than 1,300 additional homes and businesses near Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, Howard and Mount Vernon. The company cited a multi-year rural buildout backed by over $7 billion in private investment, aiming for 100,000+ miles of fiber and service to 1.7 million locations. Charter is NASDAQ:CHTR.

Vanguard Capital Management and affiliated entities reported in a Schedule 13G that they beneficially own 6,180,603 shares of Charter Communications Inc. common stock, or 5.02% of the outstanding class. The filing shows sole voting power over 838,157 shares and sole dispositive power over all 6,180,603 shares.

Charter Communications (CHTR) reported slightly lower Q2 2026 sales and net income year over year, while continuing share repurchases and launching Spectrum TV Control Pro for business customers. The company also initiated a multi-billion-dollar debt exchange and filed a shelf registration for debt securities. Analysts are reassessing balance-sheet and leverage risks as revenue and earnings forecasts shift.