The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC), often assumed to be a telecom income ETF, primarily holds big tech and media companies like Meta and Alphabet, which pay little dividend. Traditional telecom firms like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast make up a small portion of the fund and offer higher yields and clearer income exposure. Investors seeking reliable telecom income should consider directly holding these telecom stocks, which provide yields around 4-5.6% and specific capital return programs, unlike XLC's sub-1% distribution. This swap avoids dilution from tech stocks and better aligns with income-focused investment goals.
Citi projects SpaceX's Starlink will not launch a national wireless service until around 2029, positioning it behind established telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon. However, recent reports that SpaceX aims to secure 80,000 cell sites across the US ...
Verizon and AT&T both raised guidance recently, but their dividend strategies differ sharply. Verizon increased its quarterly dividend to $0.7075, offering a forward yield of 6.26% and maintaining a 19-year streak of annual raises, which helps retire...
The Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund lagged behind its S&P 500 benchmark during the third quarter of 2026. Key contributors to the fund's performance included strong gains in Microsoft, driven by robust Azure cloud services and AI demand. Other to...
Shares of T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon fell sharply after reports that SpaceX is negotiating access to 80,000 U.S. cell sites, aiming to become a fourth national wireless carrier. This move would combine SpaceX's satellite service with terrestrial inf...
SpaceX is reportedly negotiating access to about 80,000 U.S. cell towers to establish a fourth nationwide wireless carrier, potentially disrupting the telecom market. While major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile saw stock declines, tower own...
