Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier has accelerated its service revenue growth to 2.9% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with expectations of over 3% growth in the second half. The deal also drives strong broadband subscriber gains and benefits from the convergence of mobile, broadband, and fiber services, which lowers customer churn. Despite increased debt and some risks like weaker wireless equipment sales and seasonal slowdowns, Verizon offers attractive dividend yields above inflation and solid free cash flow, making it a compelling investment opportunity with ongoing growth momentum.
Investors in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) who reinvested dividends over the past decade earned about $1.03 million from a $300,000 investment, trailing the S&P 500 index's $1.25 million by over $216,000. Despite a low expense ratio of 0...
A $250,000 retirement rollover invested in five dividend-paying stocks—Verizon, AbbVie, Realty Income, Altria, and Exxon Mobil—shows varied yields and risks. Realty Income stands out with a 5.04% yield, surpassing the 10-year Treasury rate of 4.77%, ...
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, offers a 7.6-inch screen and features that reviewers say could make the iPad mini obsolete. Despite costing more than twice the price of the iPad mini, the Duo is expected to be bundled with three-ye...
Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall suggests SpaceX's expansion into wireless won't severely damage carriers but will pressure their pricing and margins. SpaceX's satellite-based network requires less ground infrastructure, meaning tower REITs and cabl...
Verizon Communications Inc. provides a 5.61% qualified dividend yield, supported by 20 years of consecutive dividend increases and strong free cash flow growth. The company reported record adjusted EBITDA and 24.4% year-over-year free cash flow growt...
