Comcast Wants to Bring the Worst Part of Your Cell-Phone Plan to Home Internet: Should It?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 01, 12:01PM CST
Source: Comcast. Over the past decade or so, mobile networks have gone from a nice luxury to a near must-have, as major telcos have put significant investments into improving their networks. And while there are still complaints, dropped calls...
NFLX: 108.38 (+3.26), T: 33.51 (-0.04), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44)
Why Big Media Isn't So Worried About Cord-Cutting
at The Street - Sun Nov 01, 10:43AM CST
When Disney, Time Warner and Fox report earnings next week, investors will watch closely to determine whether viewers and advertisers are accelerating their move away from TV and to mobile.
NFLX: 108.38 (+3.26), T: 33.51 (-0.04), AMZN: 625.90 (-0.65), CHTR: 190.94 (-2.39), FOXA: 30.69 (+0.28), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), TWC: 189.40 (-2.42), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), GOOG: 710.81 (-6.11), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44), DISH: 62.97 (-0.47), TWX: 75.34 (-0.13), CBS: 46.52 (-0.10)
Cognizant Technology Is Still Looking to Get Bigger
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Oct 31, 10:21AM CDT
Image source: Cognizant Technology. As long as information technology continues to evolve, there'll be a need for experts who can help users exploit technological innovations more broadly and effectively. Cognizant Technology Solutions ' entire...
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), CTSH: 68.11 (-0.77), ACN: 107.20 (-0.75)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.03% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 30, 3:49PM CDT
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $46.28 to a high of $46.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $46.80 on volume of 14.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Look for Shares of Verizon Communications to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.03% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 30, 3:48PM CDT
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $46.28 to a high of $46.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $46.80 on volume of 14.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
5 Stocks That Are Bucking the Weak Third-Quarter Revenue Trend
at The Street - Fri Oct 30, 1:48PM CDT
With S&P 500 revenue falling in the third quarter, here are five stocks with sterling sales growth.
CAJ: 29.78 (-0.34), NKE: 131.03 (-0.09), INFY: 18.16 (-0.13), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03)
Can T-Mobile US Inc. Afford This Kind of Growth?
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Oct 30, 1:03PM CDT
Source: @JohnLegere T-Mobile US is still adding subscribers faster than any of its major rivals. What's more, the third quarter report this week showed that these growth tactics can deliver cash profits at the same time. The raw numbers ...
T: 33.51 (-0.04), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Verizon Communications (VZ) Breaks Through Resistance at $46.64
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 30, 12:37PM CDT
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $46.32 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $46.64. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $46.88 and $47.44 will be of interest.
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Will T-Mobile Add Video To Music Freedom Offer?
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Oct 30, 9:04AM CDT
T-Mobile US (TMUS), always big on promotions, for its next one reportedly might allow customers to stream select video service such as Netflix (NFLX) or HBO without usage counting toward their data caps. If true, the move could tax the Uncarrier's...
NFLX: 108.38 (+3.26), T: 33.51 (-0.04), S: 4.73 (-0.07), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Is Comcast Going to Be Your Next Cellphone Provider?
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Oct 30, 8:42AM CDT
The wireless industry may be about to heat up if new information from Bloomberg pans out. Comcast Corporation is reportedly planning to launch a mobile virtual network (MVNO) on Verizon Communications ' spectrum. In 2012, Verzion purchased...
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44)
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: I'm Not Tempted by Vonage, I Want Verizon
at The Street - Fri Oct 30, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer says keep Sierra Wireless, avoid Rackspace Hosting and take Weight Watchers gain and go.
SWIR: 24.92 (-0.54), RAX: 25.85 (-0.22), WWD: 45.50 (-0.49), HON: 103.28 (+0.34), BA: 148.07 (+0.89), PANW: 161.00 (+3.10), VG: 6.07 (+0.03), AA: 8.93 (-0.02), IRWD: 11.36 (+0.16), NVAX: 6.75 (-0.13), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), PAY: 30.14 (+0.02), FTNT: 34.36 (+0.30), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Using What Went Wrong to Find Buying Opportunities
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 7:16PM CDT
One company's awful earnings can drag others down in the sector, making bargains for the taking, Cramer syas.
HON: 103.28 (+0.34), PYPL: 36.01 (+0.10), INTC: 33.86 (-0.17), PANW: 161.00 (+3.10), SLB: 78.16 (-0.53), DLPH: 83.19 (+3.15), VG: 6.07 (+0.03), PBY: 15.04 (+0.07), NVAX: 6.75 (-0.13), TGT: 77.18 (+0.90), LOW: 73.83 (-0.04), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), RAX: 25.85 (-0.22), AVT: 45.43 (+0.62), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), WFC: 54.14 (-0.95), NXPI: 78.35 (+5.35), BA: 148.07 (+0.89), CELG: 122.71 (-2.22), BWA: 42.82 (+1.25), AA: 8.93 (-0.02), IRWD: 11.36 (+0.16), GILD: 108.13 (-1.08), TXN: 56.72 (+0.15), CVS: 98.78 (-5.02), MCD: 112.25 (-0.37), IDXX: 68.62 (-1.34), PAY: 30.14 (+0.02), CVX: 90.88 (+0.99), SHW: 266.83 (+8.72), BRK.B: 136.02 (-1.87), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), GE: 28.92 (-0.42), LMT: 219.83 (+1.58), F: 14.81 (+0.08), WWD: 45.50 (-0.49), BWLD: 154.27 (+1.82), SBUX: 62.57 (+0.07), T: 33.51 (-0.04), ETP: 44.16 (+0.15), V: 77.58 (-0.93), DPZ: 106.67 (-2.73), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03), SWIR: 24.92 (-0.54), AMZN: 625.90 (-0.65), CX: 6.31 (-0.17), HD: 123.64 (+0.01), ORLY: 276.26 (+0.31), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), DIN: 83.45 (-1.40), DRI: 61.89 (-0.54), NFLX: 108.38 (+3.26), GM: 34.91 (+0.16), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), FTNT: 34.36 (+0.30), WING: 23.13 (-1.26)
Frontier Communications (FTR): Earnings Preview for Q3
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 29, 4:45PM CDT
Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR) is slated to release its third-quarter 2015 results on Nov 3, before the market opens.
TIVO: 9.08 (-0.11), FTR: 5.14 (-0.01), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Verizon Is Going All In on the Internet of Things
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 2:33PM CDT
Verizon's Internet of Things-related revenues have already topped $500 million for the year, and it's making plans to take an even bigger bite out of the web-connected device market.
T: 33.51 (-0.04), INTC: 33.86 (-0.17), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
5 Things You Missed in Tech Yesterday
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Oct 29, 2:00PM CDT
With so much going on in the technology industry, it's easy to miss news on how companies are expanding their business and improving their leads. Yesterday, Alphabet 's Google announced it's looking into three new cities for possible expansion of...
IBM: 140.08 (-0.47), GOOGL: 737.39 (-7.46), TWTR: 28.46 (-0.60), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), GOOG: 710.81 (-6.11), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03)
Comcast, Cable Stocks Up On Q3 Broadband, Video Gains
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 11:39AM CDT
Cable-TV stocks rose as Charter Communications (CHTR) and Time Warner Cable (TWC) early Thursday reported higher broadband customer additions and narrowed video subscriber losses, as did Comcast (CMCSA) on Tuesday. "With about 70% of the industry...
T: 33.51 (-0.04), CHTR: 190.94 (-2.39), TWC: 189.40 (-2.42), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44)
The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market - 2015 Edition
M2 - Thu Oct 29, 11:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rp5v4l/the_global) has announced the addition of the "The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market - 2nd Edition" report to their offering. The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.9 percent from 20.5 million subscribers at the end of 2014 to 153.4 million subscribers at the end of 2020. What are the latest trends on the global car OEM telematics market? Berg Insight estimates that almost 15 percent of all cars sold worldwide in 2014 were equipped with OEM embedded telematics. Examples of applications include eCall and roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, vehicle diagnostics, connected navigation and infotainment, Wi-Fi hotspot, convenience applications, usage-based insurance, leasing and rental fleet management, as well as electronic road charging. The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market is the second consecutive report from Berg Insight analysing the latest developments on the connected car market worldwide. This strategic research report provides you with 180 pages of unique business intelligence including 5-year industry forecasts and expert commentary on which to base your business decisions. Highlights from the report: - Insights from numerous executive interviews with market leading companies. - New data on car populations and new car registrations worldwide. - Comprehensive overview of the car OEM telematics value chain and key applications. - In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments. - Detailed profiles of 17 major car OEMs and their telematics propositions. - Market forecasts by region lasting until 2020. This report answers the following questions: - What is the current status of the car OEM telematics industry? - Which are the key OEM telematics applications? - How will regulatory developments affect the telematics industry? - Which are the leading telematics service providers? - How are mobile operators positioning themselves in the telematics value chain? - What telematics offerings are available from the leading car OEMs today? - What business models are used by car OEMs? - How will the market evolve in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and MEA? Who should buy this Report? The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market is the foremost source of information about the rapid adoption of car telematics. Whether you are a car manufacturer, telematics service provider, telecom operator, content provider, investor, consultant, or government agency, you will gain valuable insights from our in-depth research. Key Topics Covered: Executive summary 1 The global passenger car market 2 Car telematics solutions 3 OEM telematics propositions 4 Telematics solution providers 5 Market forecasts and trends Companies Mentioned - AT&T - Airbiquity - Altea - Audi - BMW Group - Beijing Yesway Information Technology - Connexis - Daimler Group - Deutsche Telekom - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Ford Motor Company - General Motors - Honda Motor - Hyundai Motor Group - Infiniti - Jaguar Land Rover Automotive - Kia - Lexus - Mazda Motor Corporation - Mercedes-Benz - Nissan Motor Company - Octo Telematics - PATEO - PSA Peugeot Citro?n - Porsche - Renault-Nissan Alliance - SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services - Sprint - Subaru - Telef?nica Group - Tesla Motors - Toyota Motor Corporation - Verizon Communications - Vodafone - Volkswagen Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rp5v4l/the_global
TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), F: 14.81 (+0.08), GM: 34.91 (+0.16), TM: 122.62 (-0.62), VOD: 32.97 (-0.03), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Verizon Spins ThingSpace In IoT Battle Vs. AT&T
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 10:29AM CDT
Verizon Communications (VZ) wants to own the Internet of Things. At least, when it comes to market share among telecom firms. Verizon, in a battle vs. AT&T (T) for IoT services leadership, on Wednesday strutted out new software tools for app...
T: 33.51 (-0.04), INTC: 33.86 (-0.17), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
Take DROID Turbo 2, DROID Maxx 2 Where They've Never Gone Before
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 29, 8:30AM CDT
Verizon Wireless exclusives, the powerful Motorola DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2 zap crystal clear photos and last through every adventure with over two days of battery life. DROID fans can take these devices almost anywhere with waterproof, drop proof protection from LifeProof, available now.
VZ: 46.88 (+0.48)
T-Mobile Could Spend Up to $10 Billion at Next Year's Spectrum Auction
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Oct 29, 7:42AM CDT
For all the noise T-Mobile CEO John Legere has made asking the FCC to increase its reserves for small carriers in the upcoming spectrum incentive auction, his company will have plenty to spend. At a recent Deutsche Bank conference, CFO Braxton...
T: 33.51 (-0.04), TMUS: 37.89 (+0.41), VZ: 46.88 (+0.48), DISH: 62.97 (-0.47)