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Obama steps into divisive debate on net neutrality
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - 6 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Let's say President Barack Obama gets his way and high-speed Internet service providers are governed by the same U.S. regulations imposed on telephone companies 80 years ago.
NFLX: 391.45 (+4.18), FB: 74.11 (-0.89), GOOGL: 560.41 (+2.18), CMCSK: 51.94 (-0.89), GOOG: 549.59 (+2.10), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), CMCSA: 52.10 (-0.85)
Google's New 'Phablet' Will Face Stiff Competition From Apple, Samsung
at The Street - 19 mins ago
Nexus 6, made by Motorola, will be the first smartphone to ship with the next-generation Android 5.0 operating system.
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AT&T Is Going South of the Border
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 38 mins ago
As growth in the U.S. wireless market plateaued long ago, carriers have been increasingly looking abroad for potential expansion opportunities. This is especially true since pricing power is on the decline, as the big four are currently embroiled in...
T: 35.04 (-0.08), TMUS: 28.46 (-0.34), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), VOD: 34.65 (+1.63)
At a Glance: Pros, cons of mobile-payment systems
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - 52 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Wireless? Bar codes? What's the best way to pay with your phone?
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Early Glance: Telecom companies
AP - 1 hr 23 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies are down at 10 a.m.:
T: 35.04 (-0.08), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
Two Truly Undervalued Stocks That You Should Consider Buying Now
at The Street - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
It will take patience and courage to invest in these two.
T: 35.04 (-0.08), S: 4.87 (-0.01), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), SZMK: 5.50 (-0.04), CNVR: 35.01 (-0.02), ADS: 283.75 (-1.24)
Verizon CFO to Speak Nov. 12 at Wells Fargo Conference
PR Newswire - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
Fran Shammo, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), will speak at the Wells Fargo 2014 Tech, Media & Telecom Conference here on Wednesday, Nov. 12. His presentation will be webcast beginning at approximately 10 a.m. Eastern time and can be accessed on Verizon's Investor Relations website, http://www.verizon.com/about/investors/.
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Cable Stocks Plunge on Net Neutrality Talk - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 56 mins ago
President Obama called on the FCC to make a radical change in the way the government treats high-speed broadband (Internet) service and ISP.
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The Dow 30: Are We Up For Bubble Trouble?
Timberwolf Equity Research - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 11, 7:53AM CST
MMM: 156.82 (-0.84), GE: 26.26 (-0.21), NKE: 95.07 (+0.11), HON: 96.86 (-0.41), UNH: 95.27 (+0.52), C: 53.87 (-0.02), KRFT: 57.82 (-0.09), INTC: 33.38 (+0.12), T: 35.04 (-0.08), V: 249.23 (-0.98), DIA: 175.89 (-0.06), MSFT: 48.81 (-0.08), CSCO: 25.18 (+0.03), TRV: 103.12 (+0.13), KO: 42.59 (+0.20), HD: 98.27 (+0.11), DIS: 89.66 (-0.12), BAC: 17.34 (-0.03), MO: 49.41 (-0.46), HPQ: 36.76 (-0.14), AA: 16.38 (+0.06), GS: 192.04 (+0.24), MCD: 95.28 (+0.17), GM: 31.17 (+0.05), AIG: 54.45 (+0.09), PG: 89.60 (+0.15), CVX: 118.18 (+0.26), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
Juniper Ousts CEO Shaygan Kheradpir After 10 Months
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 11, 7:48AM CST
Juniper Networks (JNPR) announced late Monday that chief executive Shaygan Kheradpir resigned and will be replaced by Rami Rahim, a 17-year veteran at the computer networking gear maker. Rahim most recently served as Juniper's head of development and...
T: 35.04 (-0.08), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), JNPR: 20.63 (-0.87)
With New Solar Project on Long Island, Verizon's Total Green Energy Investments in New York Exceed $60 Million
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 11, 7:45AM CST
Work has begun on the installation of a new solar energy system to provide power to Verizon's Long Island headquarters complex in Garden City. The new solar project will place more than 7,000 SunPower solar panels on the roof of Verizon's building at 741 Zeckendorf Blvd., which already generates 6 million kilowatt hours of green energy annually from a fuel-cell system built in 2005.
VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
5 Great Dividend Stocks for Retirees to Buy
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 11, 7:18AM CST
One important factor in retirement investing is replacement income. When people leave the workforce, they no longer have a paycheck to rely on. Investors who want to replace this income are in a tough spot right now, because the typical sources of...
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Verizon's Salute: Providing Careers For Veterans Who Have Served Us
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 11, 6:00AM CST
Verizon proudly employs more than 11,000 military service members and veterans at all levels and disciplines within the company. This Veterans Day, to celebrate the service members' and veterans' incredible contributions to both our country and our business, Verizon will highlight its military recruitment activities, partnerships, individual veteran employees, and the public recognition the company has received for being one of the nation's top employers for military service members. Verizon Careers will take part in a virtual career fair that will allow veterans to explore job opportunities online from wherever they are. To learn more about Veterans Day at Verizon, visit www.verizon.com/about/happy-veterans-day.
VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
Obama dives into Internet regulation debate
By ANNE FLAHERTY - AP - Tue Nov 11, 2:19AM CST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is embracing a radical change in how the government treats Internet service, coming down on the side of consumer activists who fear slower download speeds and higher costs but angering Republicans and the nation's cable giants who say the plan would kill jobs.
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Obama calls for tougher Internet regulation
By ANNE FLAHERTY - AP - Mon Nov 10, 9:53PM CST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday embraced a radical change in how the government treats Internet service, coming down on the side of consumer activists who fear slower download speeds and higher costs but angering Republicans and the nation's cable giants who say the plan would kill jobs.
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Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Mon Nov 10, 5:07PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
F: 14.18 (+0.18), ABX.TO: 13.15 (+0.25), ABX: 11.60 (+0.25), S: 4.87 (-0.01), PFE: 30.20 (unch), BAC: 17.34 (-0.03), TWTR: 38.91 (-0.68), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), GNW: 8.32 (+0.20)
Final Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Mon Nov 10, 5:07PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies were mixed at the close of trading:
T: 35.04 (-0.08), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
Juniper Networks CEO resigns after review
AP - Mon Nov 10, 5:04PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Computer network equipment maker Juniper Networks said Monday that CEO Shaygan Kheradpir has left the company after less than a year.
BCS: 14.91 (+0.04), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22), JNPR: 20.63 (-0.87)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Nov 10, 4:52PM CST
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T: 35.04 (-0.08), TGT: 65.63 (+0.11), GM: 31.17 (+0.05), VZ: 50.50 (-0.22)
Dulled Dow Dogs Dodge Downsides In November
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 10, 4:38PM CST
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