http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Waste+Connections%2C+Inc.+++For%3A+Oct+21/27216463.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20261021/27216463.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Waste+Connections%2C+Inc.+++For%3A+Oct+21/27216463.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:00 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Earnings/Waste+Connections+%28WCN%29+Tops+Q3+EPS+by+6c/27216436.html <p>Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) reported Q3 EPS of $1.58, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $1.52. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.63 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.61 billion.</p><p>For earnings history and earnings-related data on Waste Connections (WCN) <a href="http://www.streetinsider.com/ec_earnings.php?q=WCN">click here</a>.</p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Earnings/Waste+Connections+%28WCN%29+Tops+Q3+EPS+by+6c/27216436.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:34 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Strong execution, improving solid waste landfill volumes and further strength in commodity-related revenues drive outsized results and another increase to full year outlook </li> <li> Revenue of $2.638 billion, exceeding expectations </li> <li> Net income of $359.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA* of $895.8 million, or 34.0% of revenue, above expectations </li> <li> Net income and adjusted net income* of $1.43 and $1.58 per share, respectively </li> <li> Year to date closed acquisitions of approximately $130 million in annualized revenues </li> <li> Increases regular quarterly dividend by 10% and completes year to date share repurchases of over $1 billion </li> <li> Second increase to full year 2026 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA* </li> </ul> <p> THE WOODLANDS, http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Strong execution, improving solid waste landfill volumes and further strength in commodity-related revenues drive outsized results and another increase to full year outlook </li> <li> Revenue of $2.638 billion, exceeding expectations </li> <li> Net income of $359.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA* of $895.8 million, or 34.0% of revenue, above expectations </li> <li> Net income and adjusted net income* of $1.43 and $1.58 per share, respectively </li> <li> Year to date closed acquisitions of approximately $130 million in annualized revenues </li> <li> Increases regular quarterly dividend by 10% and completes year to date share repurchases of over $1 billion </li> <li> Second increase to full year 2026 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA* </li> </ul> <p> THE WOODLANDS, http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Strong execution, improving solid waste landfill volumes and further strength in commodity-related revenues drive outsized results and another increase to full year outlook </li> <li> Revenue of $2.638 billion, exceeding expectations </li> <li> Net income of $359.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA* of $895.8 million, or 34.0% of revenue, above expectations </li> <li> Net income and adjusted net income* of $1.43 and $1.58 per share, respectively </li> <li> Year to date closed acquisitions of approximately $130 million in annualized revenues </li> <li> Increases regular quarterly dividend by 10% and completes year to date share repurchases of over $1 billion </li> <li> Second increase to full year 2026 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA* </li> </ul> <p> THE WOODLANDS, http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Strong execution, improving solid waste landfill volumes and further strength in commodity-related revenues drive outsized results and another increase to full year outlook </li> <li> Revenue of $2.638 billion, exceeding expectations </li> <li> Net income of $359.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA* of $895.8 million, or 34.0% of revenue, above expectations </li> <li> Net income and adjusted net income* of $1.43 and $1.58 per share, respectively </li> <li> Year to date closed acquisitions of approximately $130 million in annualized revenues </li> <li> Increases regular quarterly dividend by 10% and completes year to date share repurchases of over $1 billion </li> <li> Second increase to full year 2026 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA* </li> </ul> <p> THE WOODLANDS, http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Reports+Third+Quarter+2026+Results+and+Raises+Full+Year+Outlook/27216364.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html <p> THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common shares and approved a 10.0% increase in the dividend. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which increases to $0.385 U.S. per common share of the Company from $0.350 U.S. per common share of the Company, will be paid on November 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 5, 2026. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html <p> THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common shares and approved a 10.0% increase in the dividend. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which increases to $0.385 U.S. per common share of the Company from $0.350 U.S. per common share of the Company, will be paid on November 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 5, 2026. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html <p> THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common shares and approved a 10.0% increase in the dividend. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which increases to $0.385 U.S. per common share of the Company from $0.350 U.S. per common share of the Company, will be paid on November 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 5, 2026. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html <p> THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common shares and approved a 10.0% increase in the dividend. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which increases to $0.385 U.S. per common share of the Company from $0.350 U.S. per common share of the Company, will be paid on November 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 5, 2026. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+10.0%25+Increase+in+Quarterly+Dividend/27216342.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24202+at+BMO+Capital/27191006.html BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $202.00 (from $208.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24202+at+BMO+Capital/27191006.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:19:02 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24193+at+Scotiabank/27189652.html Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $193.00 (from $197.00) while maintaining a Sector Outperform rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24193+at+Scotiabank/27189652.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:28:02 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24175+at+Citi/27182888.html Citi analyst Bryan Burgmeier lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $175.00 (from $182.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24175+at+Citi/27182888.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:05:44 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24195+at+Morgan+Stanley/27177761.html Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $195.00 (from $205.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24195+at+Morgan+Stanley/27177761.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:25:27 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24180+at+JPMorgan/27164183.html JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $180.00 (from $195.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24180+at+JPMorgan/27164183.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:17:42 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24193+at+Oppenheimer/27158023.html Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye lowered the price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE: WCN) to $193.00 (from $203.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating. http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Waste+Connections+Inc.+%28WCN%29+PT+Lowered+to+%24193+at+Oppenheimer/27158023.html Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:35:02 -0400 WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html <p> TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on October 21, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on October 22nd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. </p><p> A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.wasteconnections.com&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investors.wasteconnections.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b976957b02fbe66e87fb657591599c8f" shape="rect">investors.wasteconnections.com</a> and selecting "Events &amp; Presentations" from the website menu. Alternatively, conference call participants can preregister by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.q4inc.com%2Fanalyst%2F949833451%3Fpwd%3DNu4A2xC2&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=clicking+here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3b2f5cbe983da5c0acfb05edcee5f931" shape="rect">clicking here</a>. http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html <p> TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on October 21, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on October 22nd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. </p><p> A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.wasteconnections.com&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investors.wasteconnections.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b976957b02fbe66e87fb657591599c8f" shape="rect">investors.wasteconnections.com</a> and selecting "Events &amp; Presentations" from the website menu. Alternatively, conference call participants can preregister by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.q4inc.com%2Fanalyst%2F949833451%3Fpwd%3DNu4A2xC2&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=clicking+here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3b2f5cbe983da5c0acfb05edcee5f931" shape="rect">clicking here</a>. http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html <p> TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on October 21, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on October 22nd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. </p><p> A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.wasteconnections.com&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investors.wasteconnections.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b976957b02fbe66e87fb657591599c8f" shape="rect">investors.wasteconnections.com</a> and selecting "Events &amp; Presentations" from the website menu. Alternatively, conference call participants can preregister by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.q4inc.com%2Fanalyst%2F949833451%3Fpwd%3DNu4A2xC2&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=clicking+here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3b2f5cbe983da5c0acfb05edcee5f931" shape="rect">clicking here</a>. http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html <p> TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on October 21, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on October 22nd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. </p><p> A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.wasteconnections.com&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investors.wasteconnections.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b976957b02fbe66e87fb657591599c8f" shape="rect">investors.wasteconnections.com</a> and selecting "Events &amp; Presentations" from the website menu. Alternatively, conference call participants can preregister by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.q4inc.com%2Fanalyst%2F949833451%3Fpwd%3DNu4A2xC2&amp;esheet=54613447&amp;newsitemid=20260930490253&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=clicking+here&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3b2f5cbe983da5c0acfb05edcee5f931" shape="rect">clicking here</a>. http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Waste+Connections+Announces+Dates+for+Third+Quarter+2026+Earnings+Release/27128638.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400 WCN WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html <p>UBS upgraded a North American waste management company to Buy from Neutral, saying recent underperformance tied to environmental remediation concerns has created an attractive entry point.</p><p>The bank raised its price target on Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) to $200 from $176, saying its buy thesis rests on three factors: improving cash flow conversion, a discounted valuation relative to peers, and superior growth compared with key competitors.</p><p>WCN currently trades at roughly 14 times next-twelve-month EV/EBITDA, down from an 18.5 times peak, driven by ongoing concerns tied to remediation spending at its Chiquita Canyon Landfill.</p><p>"We believe the de-rating more than compensates investors for http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 RSG WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List+Pro/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html <p>UBS upgraded a North American waste management company to Buy from Neutral, saying recent underperformance tied to environmental remediation concerns has created an attractive entry point.</p><p>The bank raised its price target on Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) to $200 from $176, saying its buy thesis rests on three factors: improving cash flow conversion, a discounted valuation relative to peers, and superior growth compared with key competitors.</p><p>WCN currently trades at roughly 14 times next-twelve-month EV/EBITDA, down from an 18.5 times peak, driven by ongoing concerns tied to remediation spending at its Chiquita Canyon Landfill.</p><p>"We believe the de-rating more than compensates investors for http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List+Pro/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 RSG WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html <p>UBS upgraded a North American waste management company to Buy from Neutral, saying recent underperformance tied to environmental remediation concerns has created an attractive entry point.</p><p>The bank raised its price target on Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) to $200 from $176, saying its buy thesis rests on three factors: improving cash flow conversion, a discounted valuation relative to peers, and superior growth compared with key competitors.</p><p>WCN currently trades at roughly 14 times next-twelve-month EV/EBITDA, down from an 18.5 times peak, driven by ongoing concerns tied to remediation spending at its Chiquita Canyon Landfill.</p><p>"We believe the de-rating more than compensates investors for http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 RSG WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List+Pro/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html <p>UBS upgraded a North American waste management company to Buy from Neutral, saying recent underperformance tied to environmental remediation concerns has created an attractive entry point.</p><p>The bank raised its price target on Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) to $200 from $176, saying its buy thesis rests on three factors: improving cash flow conversion, a discounted valuation relative to peers, and superior growth compared with key competitors.</p><p>WCN currently trades at roughly 14 times next-twelve-month EV/EBITDA, down from an 18.5 times peak, driven by ongoing concerns tied to remediation spending at its Chiquita Canyon Landfill.</p><p>"We believe the de-rating more than compensates investors for http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+List+Pro/De-rating+in+this+waste+stock+creates+opportunity%3A+UBS/27083542.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 RSG WCN http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/UBS+Upgrades+Waste+Connections+%28WCN%3ACN%29+%28WCN%29+to+Buy/27077502.html <p>UBS analyst Jon Windham upgraded Waste Connections (WCN:CN) (NYSE: WCN) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of Cdn$278.00 (from Cdn$248.00).</p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Intl+Ratings/UBS+Upgrades+Waste+Connections+%28WCN%3ACN%29+%28WCN%29+to+Buy/27077502.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:15:52 -0400 WCN