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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) to answer which is the better dividend stock to buy right now.

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Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) were lagging the market once again in the first half of the year as a combination of underwhelming quarterly results, rising interest rates that make short-term bond

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is known as a great dividend stock, but its biggest threat comes from an enormous debt load. In this video, Travis Hoium breaks down why it's time for Verizon to cut the dividend

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have a lot of similarities, but they are very different companies for investors. In this video, Travis Hoium reviews the key metrics investors should be

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) CFO Peter Osvaldik is really focused on one thing: free cash flow generation.

"You can look at EBITDA and service revenue and all of that ... but it's also important to be

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Verizon (NYSE: VZ) to 3M (NYSE: MMM) to answer which dividend stock is better for passive income investors.

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Telecom companies are on a level with utilities in the eyes of most consumers these days. People generally pay their smartphone bills with as much regularity as they do their water, electricity, and

3M (NYSE: MMM), Walgreens Alliance Boots (NASDAQ: WBA), and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) currently offer big-time dividends that yield more than 6%. That's several times higher than the market's average (the

Finding quality stocks that pay high dividends isn't always an easy task. There are many high-yielding stocks that unfortunately come with significant risks. One way to get around that is to buy

As the two largest U.S. carriers based on wireless subscriptions, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) are in an excellent position to benefit from the current growth in the U.S

High-yield dividend stocks can be a great way to grow your capital. Thanks to the power of compounding, stocks that offer above-average dividends often produce returns on capital that beat the

Many investors are attracted to the high dividend yields of telecom giants Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T), but the reality is that these stocks haven't delivered strong total returns for

Higher interest rates have weighed on the value of dividend-paying stocks. That has pushed up their dividend yields, allowing investors to generate a lot more passive investment income.

For example

Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) have fallen more than 25% over the past year. I've been steadily buying that dip to boost my position. The main driver is Verizon's high-yielding dividend. With shares

On the surface, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock looks like a no-brainer opportunity. Its 7.2% dividend yield alone looks attractive. Even more, shares trade at only 7x earnings. This is despite the fact

One of the more surprising stories in investing is the struggles of Verizon (NYSE: VZ), only one of three U.S. companies providing nationwide wireless service. One might think that oligopoly power

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) could easily be a value stock, but it could also be a value trap. Investors need to know both sides of the argument, and in this video, Travis Hoium covers why debt is the biggest

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has been beaten up by investors, but there's still a lot to like about the company. The valuation is great, and the dividend is strong, which is why Travis Hoium makes a case for

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Ford (NYSE: F) to determine which stock is the better one to buy for passive income investors.

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If you're looking for high-yield dividend stocks, AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) might be on your list. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break

Rising interest rates have put a lot of pressure on dividend-paying stocks over the past year. Higher rates make lower-risk income investments like bonds and bank CDs more attractive. That weighs on

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) rose to prominence on the back of its now sprawling e-commerce business, which has become not only the largest digital retailer in the U.S., but also the world. 

Yet one of the

Telecom stocks including AT&T (NYSE: T), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) were all pulling back Friday on some surprising news. 

According to Bloomberg, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) currently offers a big-time dividend. The yield is up to an eye-popping 7%, following a roughly 30% slide in the stock price over the past year. That puts its payout several times

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is often considered a stable investment for conservative income investors. It's the largest wireless carrier in the United States, pays a high dividend, and has raised its payout