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What Is the Government Really Looking At?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:55:59 -0400

The NSA hacking scandal has taken front page of newspapers around the world of late and has threatened to disrupt diplomatic relations between major economies, the most recent flare-up occurring between Russia and the United Kingdom.

With revelations from companies over the last several days and weeks from companies including

(AAPL) T-Mobile Hikes iPhone Rates

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:16 -0400

The fourth-largest carrier in the U.S., T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) recently decided to hike the...

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DirecTV Deal to Acquire Hulu Imminent Says PandoDaily

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:58:50 -0400

PandoDaily reported Thursday that several sources with inside knowledge said a deal for DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) to acquire Hulu was “imminent.” The same sources said the selling price would be about $1 billion.

The fact that Hulu, jointly owned by Disney (NYSE: DIS), News Corp (NASDAQ:

Verizon May be Protected from NSA Surveillance (VZ)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:24:37 -0400

Telecommunications company, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and T MOBILE US INC (TMUS) may be able to avoid the controversy surrounding conversational data surveillance. Due to foreign ownership of the companies, legal issues have been brought up regarding the data collecting program lead by the National Security Agency (NSA). Verizon is a joint venture with Britain’s [...]

Income hunters: Bank on this dividend stock play

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:15:22 -0400

Paying a dividend vs. buying back shares is a debate investors should feel fortunate about. Companies with such a choice are fundamentally sound, and those that can do both simultaneously are even stronger, writes Jonathan Burton.

(DISH) DISH Network to Offer Senior Notes

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:14:21 -0400

The second-largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., DISH Network Corp.’s (DISH) subsidiary, DISH...

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European Telecommunication Stocks a Solid Rebound Play

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:30:00 -0400

Europe has a ways to go to catch up with the US, but new legislative proposals may boost its telecom industry.

Bulls See a Strong Summer for Verizon Communications Inc.

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:20:00 -0400

Options activity for VZ surged yesterday.

Tech News: Concern Over Galaxy S4 Sales Costs Samsung Electronics $12 Billion in Market Value

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:06:00 -0400

Plus, nine tech companies deny they grant the government "direct access" to their servers, Facebook has a new tool for analyzing massive amounts of data, and the Kindle debuts in China.

Obama makes defense of surveillance programs

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:23:35 -0400

President Barack Obama on Friday defended the nation’s surveillance programs after two days of scrutiny, saying criticism was “hyped” and subject to oversight from all branches of government.

Bulls See a Strong Summer for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:36:00 -0400

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) experienced a surge of activity in its options pits yesterday, with total volume of 2.7 times the daily norm...(Read More)

NSA data-mining digs into networks beyond Verizon

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:13:13 -0400

The National Security Agency’s monitoring of Americans’ communications covers AT&T and Sprint, as well as online activity and credit card data.

Microsoft Clarifies Xbox One Restrictions, But Will it Help? (MSFT, SNE)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:27:49 -0400

In an attempt to assuage some “big brother” fears surrounding the Xbox One, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) released new information Thursday that may or may not have made things better. It all depends on gamers’ point of view and level of paranoia.

Forbes reported that Xbox fans have been

AT&T Adds More Wireless, Broadband Subscribers

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:05:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Telecommunications giant AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) said last night that it expects to add 500,000 new postpaid wireless subscribers to its rolls in the second quarter. The company also said it expects stronger growth in its U-verse wireline broadband and ... Read more

Verizon To Bring Redbox Instant To Roku (VZ)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:57:59 -0400

Verizon (VZ) has been making headlines today based on the fact that the government has been collecting its phone records. But another development has gotten investors excited for the stock’s potential this summer. Roku has teamed up with Redbox Instant, brought to users by Verizon, to offer Redbox on one of the most popular streaming [...]

Code Found on iPhone That Cuts Speed in Half

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:12:00 -0400

Is Apple limiting iPhone speeds?

Market Wrap-Up for June 6 (SJM, PEP, KO, more)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:01:02 -0400

The markets were pretty choppy early in today’s trading. Stocks were making attempts to make up gains after two days of big losses. Heading into the mid-day hour, the indices were still trying to grab hold of any sort of momentum as the bulls and bears continue their game of tug-of-war. In the afternoon, stocks [...]

Tiger Woods Back to World's Highest Paid Athlete, Thanks to Lucrative Nike, Electronic Arts Deals

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:52:27 -0400

Forbes' latest update to the highest paid athletes in the world lists Tiger Woods back in the number one slot. Previously, he had slipped as his earnings from winnings declined and sponsors dropped him in the wake of his sex scandal.

However, the list is dominated by the usual suspects. Notably,

Tech News: Gumdrop Cases Bets on iPad 5 Release Next Week

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:33:00 -0400

Plus,Twitter signs a deal with the world's largest ad agency.

White House Defends Verizon’s Phone Record Collection (VZ)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:46:37 -0400

On Thursday, the White House defended communications company, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) regarding its controversial phone record collecting. Reports that Verizon has been collecting phone records from its customers were released this week. The White House reported that this information is “a critical tool” in protecting the country against terrorism. It was not reported whether [...]

Code Found on iPhone that Cuts Speed in Half (AAPL)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:36:56 -0400

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is having a difficult time staying out of its own way when it comes to negative headlines.

First, it’s called to testify in front of Congress for its tax strategies, then it heads to court to defend itself in what appears to be the fruitless

Stock futures up ahead of central banks, claims

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:15:25 -0400

U.S. stock market futures point higher on Thursday as investors await the outcomes of central-bank meetings in Europe and weekly jobless claims data. Investors remain on edge after sharp Wall Street losses a day prior.

3 long-term picks yielding 3%

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:00:59 -0400

If you’re unconcerned with timing the market and prefer long-term capital gains to short-term churn, here are three picks from Jeff Reeves you may want to consider buying and holding.

Verizon and NFL Expand Mobile Agreement (VZ)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:46:31 -0400

On Tuesday communications company, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported that it has made an agreement with the NFL to allow customers to stream more games on their mobile devices. The $1 billion agreement will give VZ rights to broadcast additional NFL games on customers smartphones and tablets as consumer viewing preferences continue to change. Thursday, [...]

The Monopoly Debate Rages on Between Cellular Giants

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:00:42 -0400

Without the opportunity to buy spectrum, AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) could be especially hurt.

The 600 MHz spectrum more easily moves through structures, helping send signal in cities, and can travel longer distances, the Wall Street Journal reports. AT&T and Verizon currently

Bullish Verizon Communications (VZ) Traders Stay Active Amid Pullback

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:36:00 -0400

Option bulls have swooped into the Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) options pits of late, even as the stock has been rolling lower from a multi-year-high...(Read More)

iPhone Market Share Growing Faster Than Android

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:40:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: The Android mobile device operating system (OS) from Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) continues to hold more than half the smartphone OS market, with a 51.7% share for the three-month period ending in April. The iOS platform from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) ... Read more

Why dividend yield stocks are getting dumped

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:53:50 -0400

Now that Treasury yields are on the rise, those once-darling high-dividend stocks are getting the cold shoulder from investors who are jumping on the cyclicals bandwagon.

BlackBerry Could Ship 40 Million Handsets in 2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:54:27 -0400

BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY) could ship an extremely large number of smartphones this year.

The ailing smartphone maker -- which fell to third place after Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone and Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android platform debuted -- has reportedly experienced a fair amount of growth this

Q1 earnings: sizing up the portfolio's performance

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:32:57 -0400

Here's how some key holdings performed in the latest earnings season.

Dish’s bid heats up fight for Clearwire

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:09:38 -0400

Satellite TV provider trumps Sprint by offering $4.40 a share for wireless network operator in a move highlighting demand for scarce spectrum.

UPDATE: BMO Capital Markets Initiates Verizon at Outperform on Multiple Positive Factors

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:33:07 -0400

In a report published Thursday, BMO Capital Markets analyst Kevin Manning initiated coverage on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) with an Outperform rating and $55.00 price target.

In the report, BMO Capital Markets noted, “We are initiating coverage of Verizon Communications with an Outperform rating and $55 price target. We

BMO Capital Initiates Coverage on Verizon at “Overweight” (VZ)

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:54:29 -0400

BMO Capital started coverage on telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) with bullish rating on Thursday, as the company is gaining market share. The analysts rate VZ as “Overweight” and see shares reaching $55. This price target suggests an 11% upside to Wednesday’s closing price of $49.57. Verizon shares were up 45 cents, or +0.91%, [...]

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Sees a Spike in Bullish Betting

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:47:00 -0400

Similar to sector peer AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), bullish traders were enamored with Verizon Communications Inc...(Read More)

(S) Sprint Nextel Acquires Handmark Incorporated

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:38 -0400

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) recently acquired Handmark Inc., a Kansas City-based developer and...

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(ADTN) ADTRAN to Enhance Shareholder Value

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:42 -0400

In an attempt to enhance shareholders’ return, communication network solution provider, ADTRAN Inc....

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(NOK) Verizon Wireless to Offer Innovative Lumia

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:13:48 -0400

Smartphone manufacturer Nokia Corporation (NOK) is set to launch a new Lumia 928 through the...

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(VZ) Verizon Communications to Boost Small Cell Network

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:05 -0400

The largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced that it will...

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(MSI) Motorola Solutions Remains Neutral

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:51 -0400

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI), as the top line...

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Bernstein Sees Deal Between Vodafone, Verizon Unlikely, Says Recent Mgmt Comments Suggest Verizon Could Withhold Dividends

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:27:56 -0400

Bernstein's Robin Bienenstock issued a note Tuesday morning suggesting a deal by Vodafone (NASDAQ: VOD) to sell its Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) stake is "highly unlikely" in the next two years.

Bienenstock said Vodafone management believes Verizon Wireless is a more attractive option than its controlled

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:24 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) – up 6% Apple Inc. (AAPL) – up 3% AllianceBernstein (AB) – up 3% Exxon Mobil (XOM) – up 1% Chevron Corporation (CVX) – up 1% Lowlights Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) – down [...]

Redbox Wants Your Tweets and Credit Cards to See 'The Hobbit' for Free

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:12 -0400

Last December, Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) released The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to cinemas all over the world.

The Peter Jackson-directed epic was the start of a new trilogy for Warner Bros., which will continue this Christmas with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and conclude in 2014 with

After Derailment and a Leap of Faith, Infinera Is a Market Leader Again

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:00 -0400

Infinera's decision to bypass an entire product cycle and bet the farm on the transition to 100 GB technology appears to be paying off.

Comcast and Other Wireless Stocks Worth a Look Now

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:09:28 -0400

In the just released report on the results of an analysis of first-quarter earnings from communication and wireless stocks, Oppenheimer analysts suggest that social networking, mobile video and online gaming will continue to boost the growth of wireless data and cloud services providers.

The three top picks from the Oppenheimer list

Benzinga's Top Initiations

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:56 -0400

Analysts at Jefferies initiated coverage on shares of Cempra (NASDAQ: CEMP) with a “buy” rating. The target price range for Cempra is set to $10. Cempra's shares closed at $6.97 yesterday.

Topeka Capital initiated coverage on shares of Laredo Petroleum Holdings (NYSE: LPI) with a “buy”

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:25:02 -0400

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2013....

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Time Warner Cable Looking to Buy Hulu Before Yahoo

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:45 -0400

Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) is interested in acquiring the Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) of television -- AKA Hulu.

According to Bloomberg, discussions are "at an early stage and a transaction isn't certain." Another, unidentified pay-TV company is also interested in acquiring Hulu.

Interestingly, only a portion

New York Asks Apple, Google, Microsoft to Do NYPD's Job

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:05:00 -0400

New York Attorney General wants precautions to deter smartphone theft, but actually retrieving stolen devices is another story.

ESPN Wants to Subsidize Smartphone Data Plans

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:13:38 -0400

Is this awesome or what? ESPN, aka, “The Worldwide Leader in Sports” wants to help pay for smartphone users’ monthly data plans.

The plan isn’t really a plan and no actual number crunching has taken place yet, but sentiment counts for something, right? The point, according to The Wall Street

Short Sellers Positions in Top Dividend Stocks

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:01:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: On the surface it looks like short sellers are all over the place in the latest short interest report. The April 30 settlement date is after many companies had their earnings reports. We saw some real gains and some serious contractions, but now it ... Read more