Playing The Comcast-Time Warner Cable End Game
Dana Blankenhorn - Seeking Alpha - Sat Dec 06, 9:51AM CST
The announcement of a large coalition against the Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) (NASDAQ: CMCSK )/Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC ) merger, set alongside the FCC's decision to "restart the clock" on its consideration of both it and the pending...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), DTV: 85.02 (-0.21), CMCSK: 56.10 (-0.18), TWC: 147.53 (-0.42), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), DISH: 73.20 (+0.27)
Data Center Colocation Market to Grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2014 to 2019 Says a Research Report Available at ReportsnReports.com
PRWeb - Sat Dec 06, 9:30AM CST
The data center colocation market has gained major importance due to cloud based networking services and explosion of internet based services. The colocation service includes power, physical security for the server, cooling, storage, and networking equipment and allowing enterprises to connect to a network service provider they preferred. The enterprises are continuously trying to run data centers in cost-effective & efficient ways. In order to use less expenditure & energy from their end, IT managers are seeking colocation facilities to maintain high operating bandwidths & redundancy. Enterprises of all sizes are showing an increased interest in outsourcing their expensive in-house data center services to third party colocation providers. An organization availing a colocation facility out not only reduces their operational cost but also leverages the provider's bandwidth to gain better speed for their business critical operations. Complete report is available at http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/268890...2018-.html .
EQIX: 231.68 (+1.24), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
How President Obama's Net Neutrality Plan Might Raise Your Internet Bill
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 8:15AM CST
President Barack Obama wants net neutrality -- the idea that all Internet traffic must be treated equally by Internet service providers -- to be the law of the land. That could ultimately cost consumers money. To make that happen, Obama has asked...
NFLX: 350.92 (+0.32), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), CMCSA: 56.34 (-0.04)
Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge Won't Beat Apple's iPhone 6 Plus
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 7:52AM CST
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Edge in the U.S. on Nov. 14. The phone is currently available at most major carriers, including AT&T , Verizon , Sprint , and T-Mobile . The U.S. launch of the 5.6-inch phablet, which has a curved screen...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), S: 4.85 (-0.01), BBY: 35.63 (-0.45), GOOGL: 528.08 (-14.50), TMUS: 28.19 (-0.25), SCOR: 43.70 (-0.81), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), GOOG: 525.26 (-12.05), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), MS: 37.24 (+0.45)
Sprint Wants to Cut Your Phone Bill in Half
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 06, 6:17AM CST
Well, that didn't take long. Just a few weeks ago, Sprint 's new CEO Marcelo Claure promised the company's customers "will get their money's worth" -- and he wasn't kidding. This week, Sprint announced the Cut My Bill in Half event, which allows ...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), S: 4.85 (-0.01), TMUS: 28.19 (-0.25), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Final Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Fri Dec 05, 5:02PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies were mixed at the close of trading:
T: 33.94 (+0.03), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Looking for Something to Buy This Holiday Season? These 3 Stocks Are Worth a Look.
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 05, 1:12PM CST
Everyone's looking for that perfect gift to get their friends and loved ones for the holidays. What better than a gift that keeps on giving, such as a stock? Apple , Qualcomm , and Verizon are all top ideas. A holiday giveaway Apple...
QCOM: 73.37 (+0.03), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), AAPL: 115.00 (-0.49), ORCL: 41.93 (+0.04), CSCO: 27.50 (-0.27)
Midday Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Fri Dec 05, 12:17PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies are down at 1 p.m.:
T: 33.94 (+0.03), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Update: Verizon Champions Innovative STEM Programs at 80 U.S. Public Schools
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 05, 12:16PM CST
To help address the significant need for a U.S. workforce equipped with the skills to succeed in an increasingly tech-based economy, Verizon is awarding 80 underserved public schools across the country grants of $20,000 to stimulate student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math. The Verizon Innovate Learning Grants represent a $1.6 million investment for the 2014-15 school year.
VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Corporate Deal Executives Bring More To the Table Than Cash
at The Street - Fri Dec 05, 11:46AM CST
Dealmakers from Cisco, Home Depot and Cubist discuss critical aspects of merger talks that go beyond the offer price during The Deal Economy Event at the Nasdaq Thursday.
HD: 99.64 (+0.69), CBST: 74.36 (-0.16), HDS: 30.18 (+0.07), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), HPQ: 39.55 (+0.48), CSCO: 27.50 (-0.27), SYMC: 26.45 (+0.14)
Early Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Fri Dec 05, 9:28AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies are down at 10 a.m.:
T: 33.94 (+0.03), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Why The Next Set Of Media Mergers Are About To Start
Dana Blankenhorn - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 05, 8:48AM CST
T: 33.94 (+0.03), VIA: 77.40 (+2.62), LMCA: 35.85 (-0.75), DIS: 93.76 (+0.53), VIAB: 76.90 (+2.16), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), TWX: 84.26 (-0.40), CBS: 55.09 (+0.24), BABA: 107.90 (-1.27)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Sprint, AT&T, Verizon Communications, BCE and America Movil
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 05, 8:30AM CST
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Sprint Corp. (NYSE:S-Free Report),AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T-Free Report), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ-Free Report), BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE-Free Report) and America Movil SAB (NYSE:AMX-Free Report).
T: 33.94 (+0.03), BCE: 45.65 (-0.10), AMOV: 22.34 (-0.18), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Verizon Communications announces USD0.55 quarterly dividend
M2 - Fri Dec 05, 8:22AM CST
The board of directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) said it has declared a quarterly dividend of USD0.55 per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Verizon Communications' board declares USD0.55 per share quarterly dividend
M2 - Fri Dec 05, 5:59AM CST
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ)(Nasdaq: VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services, on Thursday announced the declaration by its board of directors of a quarterly dividend of USD0.55 per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Thu Dec 04, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
KMI: 41.12 (-0.34), RCL: 78.37 (+0.91), GE: 26.01 (-0.08), F: 15.70 (-0.11), S: 4.85 (-0.01), PFE: 31.99 (+0.32), HAL: 40.37 (-0.37), BAC: 17.68 (+0.47), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), ARO: 2.46 (-0.02)
Will DISH Network Give Back November's 25% Gains?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 04, 3:15PM CST
Source: DISH Network. One of the dangers of focusing on short-term price movements is the news that pushes a stock sharply higher one month can give way to a fading promise and cause the stock to fall shortly thereafter. Investors in DISH Network ...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), DTV: 85.02 (-0.21), TMUS: 28.19 (-0.25), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17), DISH: 73.20 (+0.27)
3 Reasons AT&T Is the Dow's Top Dividend Stock
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 04, 3:00PM CST
Dividend investors love two things: stable, conservative companies and consistent, reliable dividends. When you combine those two characteristics, you'll find AT&T at the top of the list, with the telecom giant topping the Dow Jones...
T: 33.94 (+0.03), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)
Can Albert Einstein's Math Get You To The Finish Line? Retirement Portfolio Quarterly Review
George Schneider - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Dec 04, 2:57PM CST
MMLP: 32.89 (-0.57), HCP: 44.30 (-1.27), CAG: 36.99 (+0.48), PFE: 31.99 (+0.32), ED: 63.26 (-0.81), BBEP: 10.29 (-0.71), O: 45.51 (-0.65), BMY: 60.65 (+1.76), DRI: 58.52 (+0.67), T: 33.94 (+0.03), STON: 26.79 (+0.12), JNJ: 108.51 (+0.95), CBRL: 131.73 (+2.95), SUI: 58.92 (+0.37), S: 4.85 (-0.01), OHI: 37.93 (-0.49), FUN: 45.96 (-0.06), LINE: 16.52 (-0.53), EPR: 56.44 (-0.31), VZ: 48.61 (-0.17)