All Posts Tagged With: "RCI"
(PCS) LTE Shaping Future for Telecom
In a technology driven world, it has become a prerequisite for the telecom companies to upgrade its mobile technology with the high-speed networks. Currently, the Telecom industry is focusing on the next-generation technology (i.e. fourth generation [4G]), which is based on Long...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Earnings Preview
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on October 26, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 71 cents a share. This represents a year-over-year estimated growth of 18.3%. Second-Quarter...
26Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Announces Diversification
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), a leading cable MSO and wireless operator in Canada, has decided to diversify vertically. Management plans to apply to government for introducing a bank under the Canadian Bank Act. However, the company announced that if granted permission, Rogers...
12Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SJR) Shaw Communications Analyst Remains Neutral
We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR), a leading provider of broadband cable television and Direct-to-home (DTH) satellite services in the U.S and Canada, based on strong third quarter 2011 results where both the top line and bottom line...
11Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Launched LTE Network
Yesterday, Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) achieved a milestone as the company was the first in Canada to launch an LTE network. Initially the LTE network is deployed in the Ottawa region, which will be extended into Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal within the next 3-4 months....
10Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) Telecommunications Stock Outlook – June 2011 – Industry Outlook
Telecommunications is one of the very few industries that witnessed massive technological improvement during the recession. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving,...
25Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications to Launch LTE in 2011
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), the largest cable MSO of Canada, will launch its first next-generation (4G) super-fast LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network in Ottawa, in the third quarter of 2011. LTE network will expand into another 25 cities ofCanada in 2012. Rogers is yet to...
12Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Look to Dividends for Income
With the 10-year T-note yielding only 3.06%, those investors interested in getting income from their investments are in sort of a tough place. Dividend-paying stocks are a very good place to look for a replacement. One thing you know for sure is that the coupon payment on a 10-year...
9Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TU) Telus Tops Quarterly Expectations on Subscriber Growth
The second largest Canadian telecommunications company, Telus Corporation (TU) reported first quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per ADS of 98 cents (97 Canadian cents per share), outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Adjusted earnings increased 14% year over year. The...
9May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TBT) Finding Income AND Momentum in a Tough Economy
With the 10-year T-note yielding only 3.21%, investors interested in getting income from their investments are in sort of a tough place. Dividend-paying stocks are a very good place to look for a replacement. One thing you know for sure is that the coupon payment on a 10-year...
5May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Earnings Preview
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on April 27, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the quarter is earnings of 46 cents a share. For the quarter under review, revenue is $1,308.0...
3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TU) Telus Announces Planned Launch of 4G LTE
The second-largest Canadian telecommunication company Telus Corporation (TU) plans to launch the fourth generation (4G) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology in early 2012 following the advancements in its 3G wireless network. It will provide higher Internet speeds relative to...
10Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BCE) BCE Quarterly Report Beats While Profit Slips
BCE Inc. (BCE), Canada’s largest telephone operator, reported third quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 82 Canadian cents (79 cents per ADS) beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 72 cents per ADS. Earnings slipped 2.4% from 84 Canadian cents in the year-ago quarter...
17Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SJR) Shaw Communications Analyst Maintains Shares at Neutral
We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation for Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR), which means the stock will perform mostly in line with the broader market. Shaw Communications is a leading cable and satellite MSO of Canada operating mainly in the western part of the country. Shaw...
28Sep2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications and Astral Sign Agreement
Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) and Canada’s leading broadcaster of premium pay-and-specialty television services Astral signed an agreement, whereby Rogers’ customers will be able to access an array of exciting channels such...
14Sep2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BCE) Telecom Industry Outlook – June 2010 – Industry Outlook
An improving U.S. economy together with fabulous demand for mobile data and value-added services (VAS) has been the silver lining for the telecommunication industry in an otherwise tough environment. While our overall view is neutral for the industry, the recent sell-off has...
18Jun2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Analyst Upgrades to Outperform
We upgrade our recommendation to Outperform for Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) following its first quarter 2010 financial results, significantly above the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Free cash flow, cash returns to shareholders, and adjusted operating profit increased in double...
24May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BCE) BCE Quarterly Earnings Beat on Wireless Strength
BCE Inc. (BCE), Canada’s largest telephone operator, announced first-quarter 2010 adjusted earnings per share of 65 Canadian cents (US63 cents per ADS), beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 Canadian cents (US59 cents per ADS) and the year-ago quarter’s adjusted EPS...
9May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Analyst Downgrades Stock to Neutral
We downgrade our recommendation for Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) to Neutral as a result of increased competition in the Canadian wireless market. Canadian wireless rates are among the highest in the world. In a bid to improve service and prices through competition, the Canadian...
5Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VOD) Telecom Stock Review – March 2010 – Industry Outlook
The global economic downturn continues to weigh on companies in almost every industry Incorporatedluding telecommunications. Nevertheless, we see a silver lining for the telecommunication industry in this challenging environment as the valuation level now reflects remedial conditions...
18Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications – Wireless Business Leads to Earnings Surprise
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) continues set new 52-week highs, yet remains a good value at under 14 times forward earnings. Company Description Rogers Communications is one Canada’s largest providers of cable television, high-speed Internet, wireless communication and...
5Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TU) Telus To Be Exclusive Carrier of Motorola Backflip Smartphone in Canada
The second largest Canadian operator Telus Corp (TU) has confirmed that it will be the exclusive carrier for Motorola’s (MOT) acclaimed Backflip smartphone in Canada. The device is expected to be available on the company’s 3G HSPA+ network in late 2010. However, Telus has...
5Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Upgraded to Outperform
We have upgraded our recommendation to Outperform for Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) following its fourth quarter 2009 financial results, which came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Despite facing an extremely challenging economic environment, Rogers performed exceptionally...
1Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications is Canada’s Top Cable TV and Wireless Company
As we prepare to douse the flame on another Winter Olympics this weekend, we may choose to reflect fondly on them and their host country, Canada. Regardless what you may think about the sports of Ice Dancing or the Skeleton competition, stories of performance excellence and remarkable...
28Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Beats Earnings Expectations
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) declared solid financial results for the fourth quarter 2009. Supported by strong free cash (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures) generation, the Board of Directors of Rogers increased the annualized dividend rate by 10% from $1.16...
17Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TU) Telus Corporation Misses Expectations – Reaffirms Outlook
Telus Corporation (TU) reported fourth-quarter 2009 results with adjusted (excluding debt redemption and favorable tax related adjustments) earnings per ADS of 43 US cents (46 Canadian cents per share), missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 US cents. Adjusted earnings also...
16Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BCE) BCE Incorporated Beats expectations – Outlook Favorable
BCE Inc (BCE), Canada’s largest telephone operator, announced results for fourth-quarter 2009 with adjusted (excluding restructuring and special items) earnings per share of 51 Canadian cents (48 US cents per ADS), beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 Canadian cents (46...
4Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SJR) Shaw Communications Downgraded to Neutral
We downgrade our recommendation for Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) to Neutral, which means the stock will perform in line with the broader market. The company’s first quarter fiscal 2010 financial results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, an unexpected drop in basic...
18Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH Network Offers Unique TV Everywhere Service
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) has unveiled its unique TV Everywhere services. TV Everywhere is a suite of integrated products designed to maximize the convenience and ease of watching TV anytime and anywhere. The customers of DISH Network need to pay one time for the content and...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BCE) BCE Inc Wireless Products Available at “The Source”
Bell Canada, the wireless arm of Canada’s largest telecom service provider BCE (BCE), has announced that its wireless products are now available exclusively at “The Source,” a leading Canadian consumer electronics retail chain with nationwide presence. Moreover, the...
5Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued