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What to Expect From AT&T, Inc. in 2018
2017 was a dismal year for AT&T (NYSE: T) investors, who watched their stock drop 14% as the S&P 500 rallied 17%. The stock was weighed down by four straight quarters of year-over-year....
Better Buy: AT&T Inc. vs. Frontier Communications Corp
Dividends. They are the backbone of any well-constructed retirement portfolio. For many, these quarterly payouts come from strong, stable businesses with wide moats -- and for the last fifty....
Better Buy: Frontier Communications Corporation vs. T-Mobile
If Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) were homes, one would be a condemned teardown while the other would be move-in ready with top-tier finishes. Both, however,....
Why Frontier Communications Corp. Stock Fell 30% in November
Shares of Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) fell 29.8% lower in November 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It was a tragedy in three parts.Frontier's difficult....
Better Buy: AT&T Inc. vs. Verizon Communications
The U.S. wireless industry is dominated by AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ). The two telecom giants account for about 70% of wireless customers and an even larger share of....
Is This a Setback for the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely considered the next big thing in technology. Research firm IDC expects worldwide spending on the IoT to reach $1.4 trillion by 2021. Overall, networking....
Stay Away! 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Yield Traps
Good dividend stocks can create long-term wealth through solid earnings growth, consistent dividend hikes, and the "magic" of compounding. Meanwhile, bad dividend stocks lure in investors with big....
Better Buy: Verizon Communications Inc. vs. Sprint
Over the last couple years, Sprint (NYSE: S) has set its sights on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ). It's even gone so far as to steal Verizon's old spokesperson, Paul. Sprint's aggressive....
What to Expect From Verizon Communications Inc. in 2018
Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) stock dropped 9% this year, underperforming the S&P 500's 17% gain by a wide margin. The telecom giant struggled with earnings misses, its first-ever decline in core....
Could the Failed T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Be Good for Wireless Carriers?
When it seemed like T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S) were on course for a successful merger agreement last month, I wrote that Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T)....
3 Dividend Stocks That Cut Bigger Checks Than Chevron
Chevron Corporation should be at the top of any dividend investor's short list right now, considering that it pays its investors an enviable 3.7% yield. But as good as that is, the oil and gas....
Will the Federal Government Give Verizon and AT&T a Dividend Boost?
The stock market has rallied under President Trump's administration: The S&P 500 has gained more than 21% since the election. As of this writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has produced....
How Safe is CenturyLink’s Dividend?
Contrary to many investors' expectations, CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) stock has been pummeled recently, even after completing its transformative acquisition of Level 3 Communications. With its heavy....
Are Verizon and AT&T Dividend Yield Plays or Yield Traps?
If you're an income-focused investor, no doubt Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have popped up on your radar. While the broader S&P 500 has a dividend yield of 1.9% and....
Is AT&T's Time Warner Deal in Jeopardy?
AT&T's (NYSE: T) planned $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) recently hit a speed bump after the US Justice Department sued to block the deal. The DOJ previously warned AT&T....
Verizon Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Which "Big Four" Wireless Carrier Has the Best iPhone X Unlimited Deal?
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone X has made waves in the tech sphere not only for its impressive specs but also for its price tag. Without a carrier deal, the 64GB iPhone X is going to cost you $999....
Sprint Fires Back at T-Mobile With Hulu Bundle
Back in early September, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled its most recent Un-carrier move: bundling Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) for free with its T-Mobile One family plans. The Netflix plan that is....
3 Value Stocks Perfect for Retirement
Many savvy investors know they'll need steady income-generating stocks in retirement, but finding companies that can do that -- and that are priced under their potential -- is not always....
Now That the T-Mobile Deal Is Dead, What Next for Sprint?
What a wild ride it's been for shares of Sprint (NYSE: S) over the last year. After the election of President Donald Trump, shares of the beleaguered wireless provider rallied, as many financial....
Why a Billionaire Pulled the Plug on the T-Mobile and Sprint Merger
A combined Sprint (NYSE: S) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) would have claimed a comparable subscriber base to AT&T and Verizon. However, disagreements over control of the new company ultimately....
Why Sprint's Search for a Dance Partner Will Need to Continue
Heading into its merger talks with T-Mobile, Sprint (NYSE: S) needed a deal more than its rival. The No. 4 carrier has slowed its bleeding and reduced expenses, but it's still struggling to show....
T-Mobile's Latest Announcement Is Bad News for Sprint
Last week, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced that it had added an additional 430 markets to its LTE Advanced network. The new LTE Advanced signals allow phones equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon....
Why the Gap Is Widening Between Sprint and T-Mobile
In this segment from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Vincent Shen and Fool.com contributor Daniel Kline break down the current state of Sprint (NYSE: S) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS). While the....
The Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Falls Apart for a Second Time
In 2014, regulatory opposition forced Sprint (NYSE: S) to give up on its plan to acquire T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS). Three years later, the two companies returned to the negotiating table, coming....