All Posts Tagged With: "VZ"
(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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | vitalstocks | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | 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 | InvestmentU | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | 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 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(EQIX) Equinix Sells 16 Data Centers
It is difficult these days for companies to operate without data centers. However, surplus availability of data centers has somewhat affected the demand for data centers in recent times. San Francisco-based data center developer 365 Main Inc. has announced the purchase of 16 data centers from...24Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(CMCSA) Comcast Upgrades Xfinity TV
Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) recently enhanced its Xfinity TV player application by incorporating content download feature using the Internet. Xfinity TV is the TVEverywhere service of Comcast. So far, the company has offered only content...16Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(CSCO) Cisco Systems to Purchase Cariden for $141M
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) recently announced its plan to buy privately-held Cariden Technologies, Inc. for $141 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013, subject...4Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – December 2012 – Industry Outlook
In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and where they enjoy competitive advantages. But they still need to perform a host of other functions in today’s complex marketplace. This need opens the door for providers...3Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(T) Revealing the Hidden Profit Potential in These “Toll Collectors”
It’s tough making money in a flat market. And with all the uncertainty looming, investors don’t really seem to know what to do with their investment dollars. If the overall market doesn’t grow by itself, you really have to dig deep under the macro issues and into sectors to find...3Dec2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(CVX) What Albert Einstein Would Invest in Today
Albert Einstein wasn’t famous as an investor. He was a genius who revolutionized theoretical physics. But if he were alive today, it’s pretty clear what he would be doing with his money. And you should be doing it, too. Let me explain… It’s a truism that when times are good,...3Dec2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(DELL) Gale Technologies Acquired by Dell
After its third quarter results and fourth quarter outlook drove its stock toward a three-year low, Dell Inc. (DELL) announced its sixth acquisition of the year. The acquisition of privately-held Gale Technologies, unlike the preceding...20Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued