Income-focused investors reviewing portfolios mid-2026 find Verizon, Home Depot, and Duke Energy attractive for their strong dividend histories and stable business models. Verizon offers a high 6% yield with growth driven by a fiber broadband expansion and a recent turnaround. Home Depot boasts 156 consecutive quarters of dividends, supported by steady revenue growth and expansion into professional channels, though housing market risks remain. Duke Energy provides low volatility and consistent earnings growth backed by regulated utility operations and large-scale development projects. Each stock suits retirees prioritizing reliable cash flow and dividend growth amid market uncertainties.
Verizon is reaffirmed as a Buy due to its attractive valuation and a high forward dividend yield of 6.66%. The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance to $4.95–$4.99, driven by strong net additions in postpaid phone and broadban...
Payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International jointly offered to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, valuing the company at over $53 billion, a 28% premium to its recent closing price. The offer, backed by about $50 billion in...
HSBC downgraded Verizon stock to 'Reduce' due to concerns over competition from SpaceX's Starlink entering the U.S. mobile market. Bernstein also lowered its price target, citing long-term threats to Verizon's profits and growth. Analyst Jim Cramer e...
Verizon has introduced the Gizmo Watch 4, a new kid-friendly smartwatch designed to enhance child safety with features like real-time location tracking, watch removal alerts, and soon, severe weather notifications. The watch integrates with the Veriz...
Four American small businesses—The Balm Box, House of Perna, TWB Tours, and Renewed Focus—will compete in the finals of Verizon's Small Business Super Pitch on July 17, 2026, in Hoboken, NJ. Selected from over 500 competitors, these finalists will pi...
