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Verizon

Oath Inc, is the umbrella company of Verizon's digital content subdivisions. It's brands include HuffPo, TechCrunch, Tumblr, MapQuest, among many others.

Oath Inc.

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through the Consumer and Business segments. The Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wire line communications services and products. The Business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing services, corporate networking solutions, security and managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access to deliver various IoT services and products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Verizon reports Q4 revenue growth, eyes wireless service expansion

Verizon's Q4 2022 performance showed revenue growth but faced challenges with declining EPS. The company aims to leverage opportunities in wireless service revenue growth and C-band spectrum benefits to drive future profitability and network quality.

Verizon reports solid Q1 performance, eyes growth and efficiency

Verizon's Q1 2023 showcased strong performance and strategic focus on growth areas.
The company's emphasis on customer experience, network quality, and cost efficiency is notable.
Opportunities lie in expanding service revenue, transitioning customers, and participating in government programs.
Challenges include managing bad debt accrual rates, transitioning to unlimited plans, and addressing operational efficiency.

Verizon reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on network innovation

Verizon's Q2 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, growth in key segments, and a focus on network quality and innovation. The company is on track to meet its 2023 financial guidance through disciplined execution and cost savings initiatives. Challenges include legacy network issues and prepaid revenue headwinds, while opportunities lie in sequential revenue improvements and growth in Fios and fixed wireless access.

Verizon reports robust Q3 earnings, focuses on network innovation

Verizon's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow growth, driven by postpaid phone and broadband gains, with a focus on operational efficiency.
The company faces challenges in competitive markets and debt reduction but remains committed to financial discipline and technological advancements for future success.
Opportunities lie in expanding private network initiatives, leveraging C-Band spectrum benefits, and enhancing network technology to drive customer experience and growth.
Verizon's strategic focus on balancing profitability with customer value, along with its commitment to debt reduction and network innovation, positions it for continued success.

Verizon reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in wireless services

Verizon's Q4 2023 performance showcased strong financial and operational achievements, with a focus on sustainable growth strategies and customer value. The company's strengths in dividend increases, successful partnerships, and cost control efforts position it well for future opportunities, despite challenges in debt reduction and operational restructuring.

Verizon reports robust Q1 growth, eyes spectrum expansion for future

Verizon's Q1 performance reflects solid momentum and progress, with growth in key financial metrics and strategic focus on AI, broadband, and customer service.
The company's strengths lie in asset base quality, successful consumer offerings, and long-term revenue opportunities through 5G and edge computing.
Challenges include managing cost growth, evaluating funding opportunities, and balancing value and growth in broadband markets, while seizing opportunities for spectrum expansion.

Verizon reports solid Q2 performance, eyes growth through network advancements

Verizon's Q2 2024 performance showcased strength in wireless services and strategic capital allocation.
While facing industry challenges, the company's focus on growth opportunities and network advancements positions it well for the future.
Analysts' questions highlighted areas of concern and opportunities for Verizon to navigate the evolving telecom landscape.

Verizon plans sustainable investments for growth amidst market challenges

Verizon's Q3 call showcased a strategic focus on sustainable investments, customer value, and market share growth. The company's approach to fixed wireless and fiber markets aims to provide choice and drive economic benefits. Challenges include balancing investments and maintaining competitive perks offerings.

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Verizon generated minimal growth last quarter. Its profits were also down when compared to the previous year.

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"The Dow® [adds a stock] if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors. Sector representation.is also a consideration.”–DowJones&Co. The highest-yield 10 stocks are May's Dogs of the Dow: HD, KO, AMGN, JNJ, CSCO, IBM, CVX, DOW, MMM, and VZ. They now average a 4.17% annual yield, as prices. Thirty Dow stocks represent nine of eleven sectors. DowJones tracks utilities as a separate index and omits real estate. Broker top-ten target-estimated May net-gains ranged 17.6%-38%, topped by INTC 5/1/24.

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Dividend income contributed heavily to Verizon's returns. However, the payout imposes huge costs on this heavily indebted company.

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Calpers slashed investments in Verizon, Disney, and Peloton stock, and doubled down on Moderna shares in the first quarter.

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Verizon Business has the unique position of being a global leader in cybersecurity with network expertise and visibility. Verizon Business has the unique position of being a global leader in cybersecurity with network expertise and visibility.

Verizon Business to spotlight the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape and how to manage it at RSA Conference™

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Tesla's Q1 2024 earnings led to a jump in shares, while Meta Platforms experienced a significant drawdown.

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Passive income investors can choose between two dividend stocks yielding more than 6%.

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The Summer 2023 edition of Fortune Magazine revealed the 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue. Dogcatcher's quest to sniff out the best dividend buys focused on 68 industry leaders. Those 68 industry leaders were segmented into 21 business sectors, ranging (alphabetically) from apparel to wholesalers. 3 of the 68 were private or foreign-exchange listed firms, leaving 65 listed. 58 dividend-yielding stocks led those 68 industry leaders and ranged from 0.14% to 8.07% in annual yield and ranged -from 0.89% to 36.96% in broker-estimated one-year target-price upsides.

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These stocks offer exceptional dividend yields ranging from nearly 4% to over 9%. Several have impressive track records of dividend increases.

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Verizon recently published its first-quarter results, but not everyone was impressed. Still, it's a solid business that's almost always profitable and pays a high-yielding dividend.

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What you need to know: More than two-thirds (68%) of breaches globally involve a non-malicious human action. Vulnerability exploitation experienced 180% growth vs 2023.

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The donation will support communities hardest hit by this weekend's storms The donation will support communities hardest hit by this weekend's storms

Verizon donates $20,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma

Telco businesses have fallen out of favor with investors due to rising interest rates and high leverage. Verizon Communications Inc. is 30% undervalued and offers a dividend yield of 6.64% for income investors. With capex spending normalizing, Verizon is now focusing on debt repayment and restructuring efforts to improve its financial position.

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The agency issued penalties to the carriers for selling customer data to third parties without consent.

FCC Fines Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T $200 Million for Sharing Customer Location Data

The Federal Communications Commission has leveraged nearly $200 million in fines against wireless carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon for illegally sharing customers' location data without their consent.

FCC fines wireless carriers nearly $200 million for sharing user locations without consent

Verizon Business and Nokia to showcase the latest in digital transformation innovations for enterprise and public sector leaders, and small business owners on May 1 Verizon Business and Nokia to showcase the latest in digital transformation innovations for enterprise and public sector leaders, and small business owners on May 1

Verizon Business kicks off 2024 Innovation Sessions in Chicago's historic Soldier Field

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday that it is fining the four U.S. major wireless carriers around $200 million in total for “illegally” sharing and selling customers' real-time location data without their consent.

US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent

Verizon will continue as the Official 5G partner of Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash Verizon will continue as the Official 5G partner of Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash

Houston Dynamo Football Club and Verizon extend partnership agreement for 2024 season

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Two of the three main stock market indexes are up more than 6% this year, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen less than 1.5% in 2024. Verizon offers a huge dividend yield, and it's been trading at a single-digit multiple of expected earnings.

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The FCC fined four US network providers nearly $200 million for illegally sharing customer data. The FCC said the companies sold data to "aggregators," who resold it to third parties.

FCC fines big phone companies nearly $200 million for sharing customer location data

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T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint and AT&T say they will appeal against ‘excessive' fines meted out by US regulator

Top US mobile carriers fined $200m by FCC over illegal location-data sharing

Agency says four carriers sold access to customers' location data to aggregators.

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