US stocks give up recent gains as oil prices sink
By MARLEY JAY - AP - Fri Jun 10, 4:19PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks skidded Friday in a wave of selling that wiped out most of the market's gains from earlier this week. A drop in oil prices took energy companies sharply lower. Investors were also troubled by a poll showing Britain may be more likely to leave the European Union.
WLK: 46.40 (+1.34), JPM: 63.84 (-0.91), C: 43.90 (-1.11), COP: 44.51 (-2.06), BAC: 13.83 (-0.36), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72), HRB: 24.23 (+2.69)
Yahoo Core Business Bids Top $5B, More Surprises in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 10, 9:49AM CDT
The second round of bids for Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) matched analyst expectations as the company received multiple offers worth $5 billion or above.
T: 40.33 (+0.24), YHOO: 36.83 (-0.52), MSFT: 51.48 (-0.14), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Telecom Stock Roundup: T-Mobile US to Give Away Shares & Freebies to Customers, Verizon Makes Second Bid for Yahoo
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 4:36PM CDT
Last week has been pretty eventful for the telecom industry.
T: 40.33 (+0.24), YHOO: 36.83 (-0.52), LVLT: 52.27 (-0.81), ERIC: 7.40 (-0.22), S: 3.71 (-0.10), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72), NOK: 5.61 (-0.07)
Exclusively from Verizon, an entirely new breed of smartphone: Moto Z Droids with Moto Mods
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 1:30PM CDT
Lenovo, today, unveiled the new Moto Z Droid Edition smartphones, available this summer exclusively on Verizon. The Moto Z and the Moto Z Force will lead a lineup of devices compatible with Moto Mods, featuring interchangeable smart backs that snap onto your smartphone, instantly transforming it into a movie projector, boom box, battery powerhouse and more.
VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
4G LTE & LTE-A Network Deployment Gain Strong Momentum
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 10:34AM CDT
Long-Term Evolution (LTE), the most sought after, next-generation (4G) super-fast wireless communications technology, is gaining rapid momentum worldwide.
T: 40.33 (+0.24), S: 3.71 (-0.10), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Alphabet's Google Fiber to Bring Wireless Internet to Homes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 9:17AM CDT
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) said on Wednesday that it is exploring new technologies to help bring high-speed wireless technology to people's homes.
T: 40.33 (+0.24), GOOGL: 733.19 (-9.33), CVLT: 46.19 (-1.05), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Asian shares mostly lower despite US stocks' gains
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Wed Jun 08, 11:35PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday despite gains on Wall Street as a weaker dollar negatively impacted Japanese stocks and investors weigh risks amid the Federal Reserve's cautious stance about tightening rates.
T: 40.33 (+0.24), AA: 9.49 (-0.35), MRO: 13.42 (-0.84), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Yahoo puts more than 3,000 patents on auction block
AP - Wed Jun 08, 3:24PM CDT
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — Yahoo is hoping to auction off most of its technology patents as part of a purge that also could culminate in the sale of its internet operations.
YHOO: 36.83 (-0.52), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Verizon opens preorders for LG K8 V international Android smartphone
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 11:00AM CDT
Are you ready to make the switch to Android? Make the leap with the LG K8 V, available for preorder starting June 9, exclusively from Verizon. The LG K8 V has a sleek modern design, great camera features and global roaming capabilities, making it the perfect complement to Verizon's super-fast 4G LTE network -- ranked number one by Root Metrics for overall network performance -- and supports HD voice to other HD voice-enabled phones for crystal clear conversations with friends and family.
VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Yahoo Puts Patents Up for Sale, Hires Investment Bank
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 9:30AM CDT
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) is looking to monetize its intellectual property and has declared an auction to sell around 3000 patents.
YHOO: 36.83 (-0.52), GOOGL: 733.19 (-9.33), MSFT: 51.48 (-0.14), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Level 3 Communications to Shut Down Legacy Voice Service
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:56AM CDT
Level 3 Communications Inc. (LVLT) has sought permission from the FCC to discontinue its legacy voice services based on outdated TDM technology.
LVLT: 52.27 (-0.81), S: 3.71 (-0.10), BT: 30.26 (-0.88), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72), ORAN: 16.60 (-0.69)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, Yahoo, AT&T, Alphabet and Facebook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, Yahoo, AT&T, Alphabet and Facebook
T: 40.33 (+0.24), YHOO: 36.83 (-0.52), FB: 116.62 (-1.94), GOOGL: 733.19 (-9.33), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
North Carolina Residents Urged To Prepare Emergency Communication Plan For 2016 Hurricane Season
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 7:00AM CDT
This month marks the start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, reminding North Carolina residents that preparation is key to keeping their families safe and ready for severe weather.
VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Georgia Residents Urged To Prepare Emergency Communication Plan For 2016 Hurricane Season
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 7:00AM CDT
This month marks the start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, reminding Georgia residents that preparation is key to keeping their families safe and ready for severe weather.
VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Florida Residents Urged To Prepare Emergency Communication Plan For 2016 Hurricane Season
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 7:00AM CDT
This month marks the start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, reminding Florida residents that preparation is key to keeping their families safe and ready for severe weather.
VZ: 52.67 (+0.72)
Comcast (CMCSA) Rolls Out DOCSIS 3.1 for Trial in Nashville
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 6:18AM CDT
Comcast (CMCSA) has initiated a consumer trial of its DOCSIS 3.1 supported advanced Gigabit Internet service in Nashville
T: 40.33 (+0.24), CMCSA: 62.80 (-0.13), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72), CTL: 26.96 (-0.04)
Chevron and Zillow advance while Ralph Lauren skids
AP - Tue Jun 07, 4:38PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday:
VRX: 24.14 (-1.34), UNFI: 42.35 (-1.45), ALXN: 135.61 (-2.63), ZG: 32.46 (-0.22), CVX: 101.98 (-0.83), VZ: 52.67 (+0.72), RL: 95.80 (-0.38), VRX.TO: 30.80 (-1.39), Z: 32.22 (-0.06)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Verizon Communications After 1.89% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 07, 12:11PM CDT
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $50.60 to a high of $51.74. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $51.08 on volume of 6.0 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: 52.67 (+0.72)
Watch for Verizon Communications to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.89% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 07, 12:10PM CDT
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $50.60 to a high of $51.74. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $51.08 on volume of 6.0 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: 52.67 (+0.72)