#speculation

There has been some speculation about potential layoffs in March. Has anyone heard anything credible or been given guidance related to this? Please share context if available.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/verizon-layoffs-to-hit-15000-roles-in-2026-as-automation-takes-over/

Once again I am seeing rumors we are buying Diamondback. Any truth to this rumor?

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-skydance-response-warner-bros-discovery-offer-1236625973/

Reports suggested up to 22,000 roles could be at risk at Microsoft this month, but the company's chief communications officer shot down those rumors as false.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-reportedly-eyeing-massive-january-layoffs-but-the-ai-obsession-shows-no-signs-of-slowing

Heard there will be a lot of laying off on the 6th of February from my source.

Some peers notified about layoffs in ATL sales team. Did you notice anything in your local office?

Everyone seems to be talking about major layoffs in January—around a 20% headcount cut before Q4 ends. Really hoping it’s not true. Any insights?

Anyone heard about any upcoming oriskany layoffs? Thought everyone was supposed to be gone last year.

What's happening?

What are your predictions for 2026?

Just make your best guess/bet. Where do you see Verizon 5-10 years from now?

That Cisco may sell entirely UCS product portfolio to Nvidia.

Is UM preauth going offshore?

"LBT achieved getting paid a lot of money by Intel. Also increased stock price from 20 to 40. Convinced Trump Intel was too big to fail and not only got him to donate money, got him to Arm twist nVidia to do so too. Also got Intel to donate to his startups. Wow! Increased margins by reducing headcount, either by outright layoffs or by giving employees BE and PIP thereby saving severance package. Increased productivity by telling employees to “laser focus” on working hard.

However, Intel is nowhere in AI. Anybody who is employable enough to find a job at some other company has done that by now."

"I am wondering how much he paid to the government officials to avoid his own layoff and even got the fund to bump up the stock. Remember INTC stock was kicked out the DOW earlier not too long ago and why it is suddenly bump up almost 100% in just a few months (?) Who is behind the manipulation order ?"

How long before intel's inflated stock plunges?

With stock prices bouncing around in the $50-$60 range any predictions about how low the price will drop once we come out of the holiday break?

My prediction is we drop below $52 before end of Jan.

Any ideas? And/or Concerns?

I was talking to a Sr Director(He knew of the Nov layoff several months in advance) and he hinted that another org wide layoff is planned already and that dates are not confirmed. Could it be March 2026 like the last time?

Very fishy especially the linkedin posts from India about their annual/quarterly awards, posts about completing 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years in TU. Seems extremely forced and artificial.

I know there was a HR level meeting when the glassdoor points dropped to 3.6 after the recent layoffs. I also heard that offer letter rejection rate is quite high recently. So, I guess the recent linkedin posts and glassdoor reviews are a damage control?

Allegedly there is going to be a MAJOR executive shakeup next year. This comes from a very good source. Store closures, executive shakeup,!reduced budgets, declining sales, get out now!! While you can!

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Alright! Let the speculation begin!

The question on everyones lips, might this really happen.Stock up 15pc since rumour was leaked.Is there something in the speculation??? Does Peter want out???

Any speculation as to what this pop-up town hall is about?

Is intel going to reward employee with big bonuses next year with so many positive news recently ?

Chatter about a big announcement. Anyone got any deets?

Any update news? We don't care about employee layoffs now. It will always happen at anytime, no matter of the company conditions. Who are going to buy Intel?

Looks like beginning of end for Gainwell. Any predictions on doomsday when Veritas will piecemeal and sell it to two/three other VCs? Mar 1st 2026?

Most likely it will be before FY26 end ~Feb/Mar 2026.

I’ve got ideas but very little factual information. There are people that know what’s happening. So close now just spill it

I read on the yahoo discussion group that something big (good) is coming. does anybody know anything about it?

People leaving in droves. I don’t think this place will hold together much longer. The whole vibe truly feels like prep for a sale.

60x6=200 FISV

that's the move

I'm thinking less than normal because NDA was pushed back a quarter.

what is apple going to do when Qorvo goes away.

Imagine Apple purchased PayPal…

It looks to me like they're almost positioning Verizon to be sold. I have seen these sorts of layoffs (no rhyme or reason and across EVERY GROUP) before and it has always been before a company goes up for sale.

I think there would be anti-trust issues with having an AT&T or T-Mobile buy it, but who knows, maybe Elon might buy it. I have heard that Dan is buddies with Elon.

Pure speculation, but something is quite amiss about how this whole thing has been done and handled from a managerial standpoint.

What's your estimate? What do we know? Do you think they are waiting for Q1?

People have been saying the number might be much higher than what was initially reported. Anyone heard anything solid, or is it all just speculation?