All Posts Tagged With: "VZ"

(ADTN) ADTRAN to Enhance Shareholder Value

In an attempt to enhance shareholders’ return, communication network solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) announced that its board of directors has authorized an additional share repurchase plan. The new plan will commence following...

23May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(NOK) Verizon Wireless to Offer Innovative Lumia

Smartphone manufacturer Nokia Corporation (NOK) is set to launch a new Lumia 928 through the largest U.S. telecom carrier, Verizon Wireless (VZ). It is believed to be...

23May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Communications to Boost Small Cell Network

The largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced that it will use the small cell products of its existing equipment vendors Ericsson AB (ERIC)...

23May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(MSI) Motorola Solutions Remains Neutral

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI), as the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the bottom line fell short in the recently concluded quarter. Why Kept at Neutral? The...

23May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. Misses Earnings – Beats Revenues

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2013. Quarterly total revenue was approximately $1,914 million, showing a 2.1% rise year over year. The first-quarter 2013 net income was approximately...

16May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(T) AT&T Offers Home Security

Leading telecom company AT&T Inc. (T) will unveil the Digital Life package, its home security and automation service, on May 3, in 15 cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami. The new product includes security...

16May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(S) Sprint to Kill iDEN at End Of June 2013

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) is all set to achieve its goal of terminating integrated digital enhanced network (iDEN) network at the end of Jun 2013, as scheduled almost a year earlier. With this move, the company aims to concentrate on the...

6May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(DISH) Dish Network Corporation Sees Possible Credit Downgrade by Moody’s

Credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service has put the U.S. based satellite service provider, Dish Network Corp. (DISH) on review for a possible downgrade. This decision by the agency is in response to DISH’s proposal to...

2May2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Receives Revised Deal Term

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has received another bid offer from T-Mobile USA, subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG to woo shareholders who stood against the proposed merger. Last week, T-Mobile, in its final offer to MetroPCS,...

27Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(T) AT&T Offers New Calling Plan

Premier telecommunication company AT&T Inc. (T) announced the launch of its latest international calling facility for a select group of customers. Starting Apr 12, the company’s GoPhone subscribers will enjoy a new global calling...

21Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Bundle Services

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has tied up with Cox Communications to offer bundled service packages consisting of video, phone and Internet in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Customers will now be able to access video, Internet and home phone...

18Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(AAPL) T-Mobile Drives Subscriber Growth

T-Mobile USA – the fourth-largest telecom carrier in the U.S. and also a business arm of Germany’s Deutsche Telekom AG – reported an improvement in subscriber growth in the ongoing financial quarter. T-Mobile USA gained 3,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2013 as compared with...

18Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(RSH) RadioShack Remains Neutral

We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on RadioShack Corp. (RSH). The company surprised in its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results with a net profit. This was in huge contrast to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a net loss....

18Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(GOOG) Android to Power Google Notebook

Internet search giant Google Inc. (GOOG) announced the launch of a notebook, which will be powered by its mobile OS Android in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The new laptop will run on Google’s flagship mobile Android...

18Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(T) AT&T Eyes High-Speed Fiber Plan

AT&T Inc.(T) – the second largest telecom operator in the U.S. just after Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – recently announced its plan to build a high-speed fiber...

13Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – Mar 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

To Begin With In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and provide competitive advantages. But the complex marketplaces in which companies perform demand a host of other functions as well. This...

4Apr2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – March 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

To Begin With In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and provide competitive advantages. But the complex marketplaces in which companies perform demand a host of other functions as well. This...

28Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(XLF) Stock Market News for March 19, 2013 – Market News

Benchmarks declined for the second day in a row following news that Cyprus is on the brink of a financial crisis and needs to be bailed out. These developments rekindled fears of the Euro Zone crisis among investors. Financial stocks were the worst hit among the top ten S&P 500 industry groups...

28Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verzion Communications Wireless Unit to Offer BlackBerry Z10

Verzion Communications Inc. (VZ), the largest telecom carrier in the U.S., plans to follow suit with the second-largest carrier AT&T, Inc. (T), in launching Research...

23Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Communications Deploys Networkfleet

Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (VOD) is set to roll out its Networkfleet management solutions on...

23Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Communications Remains Neutral

On Mar 5, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), considering its tight grip over the telecommunication business, plus ample growth opportunities and market share capture potentiality. However,...

9Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Communications to Ink Overseas 4G LTE Deal

Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – the largest 4G LTE operator in the U.S. — plans to enter into an international roaming agreement for 4G LTE services for the first time since its launch in 2010. The new deal is expected...

2Mar2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(NFLX) Netflix Excels in Fourth Quarter

Shares of Netflix Inc. (NFLX) surged 35.4% ($36.54) in after-hours trading after the streaming service provider reported better-than-expected fourth quarter 2012 results. Earnings per share (“EPS”) of 13 cents were significantly...

29Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband

AT&T, Inc. (T) announced the expansion of its wireless broadband services by installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in New Orlean’s Central Business District, Convention Center and the French Quarter. Through the DAS system...

22Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(AAPL) Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Season Gets Into High Gear – Earnings Preview

The fourth quarter reporting season gets into high gear this week, with 253 companies coming out with quarterly results, including 83 S&P 500 companies. The earnings season thus far has been relatively uneventful, but we will have a better idea by the end of this week; by then we will have seen...

20Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(VZ) Verizon to Buy Stake from Vodafone

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is contemplating a possible buyout of its remaining 45% stakes of Verizon Wireless, currently retained by Vodafone Group Plc. (VOD)....

10Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(AAPL) 2013 Consumer Electronics Show: What Investors Should Watch

Each year Las Vegas hosts a show where gadget vendors show off the next greatest thing a 13-year old with a pocket protector will drool over.  It’s the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.  It’s an incredible event and I will definitely miss going this year. Why? It’s not just...

5Jan2013 | | 0 comments | Continued

(EQIX) Equinix Analyst Reaffirms Shares at Neutral

We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation on Equinix Inc. (EQIX) based on the company’s decent third quarter 2012 results and weak fiscal 2012 guidance. In the third quarter of 2012, Equinix’s revenue increased 19.2%...

1Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Internet

AT&T Inc. (T) is expanding its mobile Internet coverage for customers in South Florida. The company is experiencing strong momentum in its wireless business driven by demand for data services. We expect the company’s expansion...

1Jan2013 | | Comments Off | Continued

(CSCO) Cisco Systems Closes Cariden Buyout

Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) recently completed its acquisition of privately-held Cariden Technologies. The company spent $141 million in cash and retention-based incentives for the acq ...

28Dec2012 | | Comments Off | Continued