Stripe and Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal (PYPL) for $60.50 per share, a 28% premium to its last close. Verizon (VZ) is reportedly planning another round of layoffs.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-15 06:30:00

Verizon should be safe from SpaceX competition, barring the acquisition of a rival carrier in the space. The company has a big bundling opportunity ahead following its acquisition of Frontier.

fool.com - 2026-07-15 06:15:00

These stocks offer a good mix of dividends, growth, and long-term stability.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 14:00:00

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment is a floor, not a raise. The 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%, which means retirees leaning on that check for real spending power need income streams that clear that bar without breaking a sweat.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-14 12:22:36

San Francisco makes passive income math unforgiving. SmartAsset's 2026 comfort-salary study estimates that a single adult needs about $134,950 in pretax income to live comfortably in the city, among the highest figures in the country. Turning that paycheck into dividend income is not just a yield exercise. The yield an investor reaches for changes both... A Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover the Cost of Living in San Francisco

247wallst.com - 2026-07-14 10:03:33

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Verizon (VZ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 10:01:18

Telecom stocks have been sinking recently on worries that Starlink could pose a threat to their businesses.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 08:30:00

Wall Street is beginning to factor SpaceX's growing telecom ambitions into its outlook for the US communications sector. Research firm Bernstein on Monday lowered price targets for five major telecom companies, citing valuation risks tied to SpaceX's Starlink business as investors increasingly assess the satellite operator's long-term competitive threat.

invezz.com - 2026-07-14 04:41:54

Jim Cramer used his CNBC Mad Dash segment on Monday to warn viewers away from major telecom names after Bernstein published a research note tying valuation risk directly to SpaceX's Starlink.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 21:54:25

Get the new Gizmo Watch 4 for free with a new line, avoid activation fees with Verizon loyalty and unlock exclusive rewards through Verizon Shine Get the new Gizmo Watch 4 for free with a new line, avoid activation fees with Verizon loyalty and unlock exclusive rewards through Verizon Shine

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-13 15:00:00

VZ will power new BMW Group vehicles in the United States with 5G Standalone, boosting ConnectedDrive features and expanding its automotive reach.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 12:01:08

Selected from a nationwide competition, four businesses will make live pitches to judges including soccer legend and entrepreneur Carli Lloyd, then head to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Selected from a nationwide competition, four businesses will make live pitches to judges including soccer legend and entrepreneur Carli Lloyd, then head to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-13 09:30:00

The constant barrage of artificial intelligence driving the hyperscaler complex massive spending spree is starting to fatigue many investors.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 08:40:14

Verizon's stock was off to a strong start this year before it inevitably gave back much of its gains. The stock remains deeply undervalued, and a strong earnings report this month could give it a boost.

fool.com - 2026-07-13 07:45:50

Weekly Market HighlightsThis week, 713 stocks gained more than 10%, while 971 stocks declined by more than 10%, reflecting a challenging market environment.The

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-11 07:35:00

July's GVAS Dogs list highlights ten fair-priced, high-yield large-cap stocks, including IRSA Inversiones, Weibo, Verizon, and AT&T, as ideal buys. Analyst targets project average net gains of 40.39% for the top ten GVAS stocks by July 2027, with risk profiles generally below market volatility. The dividend dogcatcher strategy favors stocks whose $1K dividend income exceeds share price, with 36 of 54 GVAS stocks meeting this ideal condition.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-11 06:01:57

It's the right time to jump in on dividend stocks. Clorox, Pfizer, Verizon and Comcast are some of the names to consider.

barrons.com - 2026-07-10 15:16:00

These companies sport recent dividend yields of 5.1%, 5.6%, and 6.6%.

fool.com - 2026-07-10 11:30:00

SPCX's lower valuation, faster 2026 sales growth and expanding AI infrastructure strategy give it the edge over ASTS.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 10:20:18

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 09:56:27

Verizon and AT&T are expanding fiber and wireless networks to drive growth. See how their strategies, outlooks, and valuation compare.

zacks.com - 2026-07-09 14:51:11

Verizon (VZ) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

zacks.com - 2026-07-09 13:10:28

Goldman Sachs won deals with Verizon Communications and Lockheed Martin to manage a combined $70 billion in retirement assets. Some of America's largest employers are increasingly handing responsibility for managing retirement assets to outside firms like Goldman as portfolios become more complex.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-09 10:11:19

Verizon is rated a 'Strong Buy' due to its undervaluation, 6.7% yield, and improving fundamentals under the new CEO. Key drivers include postpaid phone net adds, broadband momentum, Frontier fiber integration, and AI-driven efficiencies supporting margin expansion. VZ trades at 8.6x forward P/E, below historical and peer multiples, with double-digit total return potential combining yield and EPS growth.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-09 08:15:54

At a glance: Verizon will provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity directly to BMW Group vehicles in the U.S., delivering exclusive telematics support for the BMW Connected Drive system in newly manufactured vehicles The deal stems from Verizon's long-term partnership with KDDI, which supplies its proprietary Global Communications Platform to BMW Group and global connected services to OEMs in various other industries NEW YORK and DALLAS, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business and KDDI today announced a collaboration with BMW Group uniting Verizon's world-class 5G and LTE networks, KDDI's expansive Global Communications Platform, and BMW Group's superior automotive engineering for a second-to-none connected-vehicle experience. Verizon now provides telematics connectivity for new BMW, MINI, and other BMW Group vehicles manufactured for the U.S. market.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-09 08:00:00

Income investors watching the calendar have a narrow window this week. Three of the market's most widely held high-yield names are about to lock their next payment rosters, and the buy-by deadlines are close enough that a delayed brokerage order could push readers a full quarter down the line before the next check clears.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-08 16:07:27

The three telecoms get another look from Wall Street. It could have been better.

barrons.com - 2026-07-08 10:50:00

Telecom growth could boost SpaceX stock. Some analysts expect Starlink capital spending to surge to expand broadband, wireless services.

investors.com - 2026-07-08 10:23:32

Dividend cuts are a nightmare. Fortunately, you probably don't need to worry about that when you buy these stocks.

fool.com - 2026-07-08 09:00:00

Verizon Communications Inc. VZ has fallen 0.4% in a year against the Wireless National industry's growth of 102.8%. The stock has also underperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector during this period.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 14:00:34

The question is what happens when the short sellers get the story wrong. The answer is often a sharp stock price correction.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-07 08:55:03

SpaceX does everything from orbital launches to mobile broadband to artificial intelligence to owning X (formerly known as Twitter). Its satellite-to-surface broadband arm, however, faces new and motivated competition.

fool.com - 2026-07-07 06:55:00

A $750,000 portfolio and a $4,000 monthly income target look like a clean equation, and they are: $48,000 divided by $750,000 equals 6.4%. The trick is that 6.4% is an awkward number. It sits above what most regulated utilities pay and below what a pure business development company portfolio might offer. Hitting it reliably means... A $750,000 Portfolio That Can Reliably Produce $4,000 a Month

247wallst.com - 2026-07-07 05:06:37

Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $42.07 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.15% move from the prior day.

zacks.com - 2026-07-06 18:46:10

The personal saving rate was 3.0% in May 2026, while average annual household expenditures reached $78,535 in the 2024 Consumer Expenditure Survey. That gap helps explain why the income-ladder question keeps surfacing: what does it actually take to manufacture a paycheck from a portfolio when wages alone fall short? The math is unforgiving but simple.... The Income Ladder: What It Takes To Go From $250 To $5,000 A Month

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 12:19:52

One stands above the others.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 08:37:00

Both of these stocks have a high forward yield, plus a decades-long track record of annual dividend growth.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 07:52:00

Average rent in the United States is roughly $2,000 a month in 2026, putting the annual tab near $24,000. Replace that bill with dividend income and the tenant becomes the owner of the income stream rather than the landlord's customer. The interesting question is how much capital it takes, and what you trade away at... The Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than The Average Rent In America

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 06:43:10

Eight S&P 500 'safer' dividend dogs, including VICI, VZ, T, F, BEN, KMI, KEY, and RF, offer attractive yields with free cash flow coverage. Analyst projections for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs indicate potential net gains of 21.99% to 50.26% by July 2027, with an average risk 54% below market. The dividend dog strategy favors stocks where annual dividends from $1K invested exceed single share prices, signaling fair value and income potential.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-04 01:38:59

The average Social Security retirement check reached $2,081 per month as of April 2026, according to the Social Security Administration's monthly statistical data. That figure carries the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment that took effect in January 2026. Replacing roughly that amount with dividend income is a math problem before it is an investing problem, and the... Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here's How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-03 16:22:04

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

zacks.com - 2026-07-03 10:41:08

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Verizon (VZ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

zacks.com - 2026-07-03 10:01:16

AT&T (NYSE:T | T Price Prediction) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) both closed transformative fiber acquisitions early this year and just delivered

247wallst.com - 2026-07-03 09:19:39

The two telecom companies' stocks are having a terrible week as the threat of Starlink looms.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-02 16:05:00

Six months into 2026, the boring stuff is winning. The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDY) is up 12.57% year to date, while the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF is down 11.4% over the same stretch. That is a wide gap between dividend aristocrats and enterprise software. SDY, the plain-vanilla index of companies that have raised dividends... Dividend Aristocrats Are Quietly Outrunning Software in 2026. Investors Are Piling Into This ETF

247wallst.com - 2026-07-02 12:26:54

Most bucket-list goals come with a price tag. Taking classes, hosting a family reunion, funding a scholarship for a grandchild, visiting your ancestors' hometown in the Old Country, or finally seeing the Northern Lights all require money. Whatever form they take, the challenge is the same: how do you fund meaningful goals and experiences while... The Portfolio That Pays For Your Bucket List

247wallst.com - 2026-07-02 10:47:03

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) shares are up by about half a percent during Thursday's premarket session as traders continue digesting the company's Dow Jones Industrial Average exit and the expected one-time charges tied to its new international joint venture.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-02 09:11:58

SpaceX wants its satellite network to eventually serve cellphones in dense urban areas, but capacity and infrastructure hurdles remain.

wsj.com - 2026-07-02 08:00:00

Verizon was just dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average and replaced by Alphabet. Verizon has raised its dividend for 19 straight years, one of the longest streaks in telecom.

fool.com - 2026-07-02 02:51:00

VZ's BT joint venture will serve over 3,000 enterprise customers across more than 180 countries, targeting cloud, AI and compliance demands.

zacks.com - 2026-07-01 11:35:21