Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) 52.88 $VZ With
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With Verizon LTE Advanced and new options on the Verizon Plan, what customers can do is "limitless"
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 02, 10:43AM CDT
A week after turning on LTE Advanced in more than 461 cities from coast to coast, Verizon is adding more choice and value to the new Verizon Plan. Beginning Tuesday, September 6, you can choose a new limited-time 12 GB Verizon Plan for $80 that offers Carryover Data, Safety Mode and international calling and texting to and from Mexico and Canada. Families who add the current 2 GB per line bonus data promotion to that plan can get four lines with 20 GB on the Verizon Plan for $160 plus taxes & fees. And now all of the new Verizon Plans - even L or smaller sizes - now include Safety Mode for no additional charge.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: EC Asks Apple to Pay $14.5B, Cisco to Buy Software Management Startup, ContainerX
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 10:28AM CDT
The Dow swung between gains and losses over the week even as investors waited for further indications about the timing of a rate hikes.
PSXP: 49.61 (-0.02), GE: 31.29 (+0.09), PFE: 34.77 (+0.09), XOM: 87.42 (+0.58), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), PG: 88.20 (-0.11), CVX: 100.93 (+0.72), AAPL: 107.73 (+1.00), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), CSCO: 31.83 (+0.25)
Verizon Communications (VZ) Breaks Through Resistance at $52.83
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 02, 9:07AM CDT
Shares of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $52.44 today and have reached the first resistance level of $52.83. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $53.11 and $53.78.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity Offering Beats Verizon's FiOS
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:40AM CDT
As per a recent report by PCMag, Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity broadband Internet speeds outpaced that of Verizon's (VZ) FiOS offering.
FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), GOOG: 771.46 (+2.68)
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo announces plans to retire
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 3:02PM CDT
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced that Francis J. (Fran) Shammo plans to retire at the end of 2016 after 27 years with the company. Prior to his retirement, he will step down as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
For 10th consecutive year, Verizon increases quarterly dividend
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 12:36PM CDT
The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 57.75 cents per outstanding share, an increase of 1.25 cents per share, or 2.2 percent, from the previous quarter.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Telecom Stock Roundup: Verizon Updates 5G Specifications, AT&T Wins Data Throttling Suit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 8:41AM CDT
Last week has been quite eventful for the telecom industry despite a mixed run on the bourse.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), BCE: 47.61 (+0.72), TMUS: 47.29 (+1.04), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), USM: 37.59 (+0.46)
Verizon Digital Media Services brings OTT capabilities to existing Volicon Media Intelligence broadcast customers
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 8:30AM CDT
The Volicon Media Intelligence service from Verizon Digital Media Services has been enhanced with the integration of Verizon's Slicer application, an essential software element of the Uplynk Video Streaming service. This integration allows users of the Volicon Media Intelligence service to launch over-the-top (OTT) offerings quickly and efficiently by leveraging their existing Volicon hardware infrastructure.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Sprint's (S) 3-Channel Carrier Aggregation Coming Soon
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 8:02AM CDT
Sprint Corp. (S) recently promoted its three-channel carrier aggregation in the Kansas City's LTE Plus Network followed by a live telecast at Kauffman Stadium in Kansasa City and at Soldier Field in Chicago.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), SKM: 21.75 (+0.24), NOK: 5.76 (+0.10)
In another industry first, Verizon will deploy long-awaited Cat M1 LTE network technology for IoT
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 6:00AM CDT
Verizon today announced plans to deploy Category M1 connectivity solutions on its 4G LTE network. The deployment is part of Verizon's strategy to make cellular network connectivity simple, reliable and economically viable as IoT adoption increases. The company is working closely with industry-leading chipset, modules and device partners to drive the ecosystem towards the next-generation of IoT use cases. Expected by the end of this year, Verizon's Cat M1 deployment will make it the first wireless service provider in the U.S. to launch.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Verizon customers have more choice when it comes to Moto Z Droid and Moto Mods: Introducing the Moto Z Play Droid and Hasselblad True Zoom
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 31, 1:30PM CDT
The newest members of the Moto Z Droid family, the Moto Z Play and the Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod, will each be available to order beginning September 8. The Moto Z Play is a feature-rich, premium smartphone delivering a "best-in-class" experience along with Moto's longest lasting smartphone battery ever, all on the "best-in-class" Verizon 4G LTE network. The Hasselblad True Zoom with 10x Optical Zoom and a Xenon flash adds an advanced imaging experience to your phone in a snap. Now you can use your smartphone to capture images in ways that have never been possible, fueling your creativity and letting you share the brilliant results.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Distressing Time for U.S. Pay-TV as Customer Churn Soars
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 10:18AM CDT
Research firm SNL Kagan recently reported that the second quarter of 2016 witnessed the highest ever quarterly subscriber loss in the history of the U.S. pay-TV industry.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), DISH: 51.78 (+1.12)
Professional Football Player Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation Receives $40,000 Grant From Verizon
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 31, 10:07AM CDT
HopeLine® from Verizon has teamed up with professional football player Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation with a $40,000 grant to support the expansion of its SCOREkeepers program into four domestic violence shelters in Texas and Tennessee, Witten's home state.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Verizon continues its commitment to domestic violence prevention in Texas
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 31, 10:06AM CDT
HopeLine® from Verizon has teamed up with professional football player Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation with a $40,000 grant to support the expansion of its SCOREkeepers program into four domestic violence shelters in Texas and Tennessee, Witten's home state.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
AT&T (T) Wins Legal Battle Over Data Throttling With FTC
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 7:30AM CDT
AT&T Inc. (T) recently won a major legal battle as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California has dismissed a data throttling charge issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), TMUS: 47.29 (+1.04), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Charter Communications Downgraded on Stiff Competition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 9:50AM CDT
The impending launch of AT&T's (T) over the top (OTT) service, DIRECTV, Now will pile more pressure on Charter Communications (CHTR)
NFLX: 97.38 (unch), T: 40.95 (-0.01), CHTR: 271.79 (+2.97), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Stock Market News for August 30, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks finished higher on Monday, mostly helped by gains in financial stocks
HRS: 93.69 (+0.84), T: 40.95 (-0.01), C: 47.51 (+0.15), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), GRC: 27.41 (+0.21), RBA: 35.08 (+0.36), BAC: 16.00 (+0.02), WFC: 50.55 (+0.12), CAT: 81.69 (+0.24), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), TWX: 78.53 (+0.37)
Verizon (VZ) Launches Nationwide LTE-Advanced Networks
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 8:52AM CDT
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has recently completed a major upgrade of its 4G LTE networks to LTE-Advanced technology covering 461 cities in the U.S.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), SKM: 21.75 (+0.24)
Verizon (VZ) & Disney Movies Announce New Alliance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 7:51AM CDT
Verizon Communications Inc.'s (VZ) Fios by Verizon signed a premium-TV agreement with Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) Disney Movies Anywhere.
AMZN: 772.44 (+1.82), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), AAPL: 107.73 (+1.00), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)
Cellular Sales Announces First Store in Arizona
PRWeb - Tue Aug 30, 7:17AM CDT
Cellular Sales, the nation's largest Verizon Wireless premium retailer, is announcing plans to begin serving customers in Arizona with the opening of a new store in Glendale.
VZ: 52.88 (+0.32)

