Verizon Communications Remains A Top Tier Telecom Play

Verizon Communications remains a 'strong buy' despite recent underperformance and a slight revenue decline in the latest quarter. VZ is shifting focus from equipment sales to reducing churn and growing broadband, with fiber connections up 43.3% and a major $1B+ deal with Alphabet. Management expects operating cash flow to grow 2–4% this year, targeting ~$42.96B and positioning VZ as the cheapest among peers on EV/EBITDA.

Seeking Alpha • 5 hours ago

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 284: $28,400 Allocated, $3,219.84 In Projected Dividends

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio has achieved a 46.73% ROI with $3,219.84 forward annualized dividend income and a 7.81% yield. Recent additions include Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK), both offering double-digit yields and trading at significant discounts. I expect continued outperformance as AI-driven productivity boosts big tech and the broader market, with dividend income on track to surpass $5,000 annually.

Seeking Alpha • 5 hours ago

Verizon mobile service down for thousands of customers in the U.S., Downdetector shows

Verizon cellphone service was down late Saturday afternoon for several thousand U.S. customers. Customers still impacted by the outage should restart their devices, the wireless carrier said.

CNBC • Aug 8, 2026

August Buys: 4 IDEAL S&P 500 'Safer' Dividend Dogs

Four S&P 500 'safer' dividend dogs - VICI, VZ, T, F - offer dividends from $1K invested exceeding share prices, supported by positive free cash flow. Analyst projections suggest top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs could deliver average net gains of 22% by August 2027, with volatility 38% below the market. Dividend dog strategy favors contrarian buys on pullbacks; seven of the top ten are already at 'fair price' levels, with further downside offering opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 8, 2026

Dump This Dividend Darling And Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks Instead

My methodology is based on common sense: buying low, selling high, and getting paid to wait. Wonderful businesses can trade at ridiculously high prices. This can happen when management is pushing a narrative that doesn't align with the business model.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 8, 2026

Aristotle Value Equity WM Q2 2026 Portfolio Performance

For the second quarter of 2026, Aristotle Capital's Value Equity WM Composite posted a total return of 4.36% pure gross of fees (3.85% net of fees). Corteva, the seed and crop protection company, was one of the largest detractors during the period. Motorola Solutions, the provider of mission-critical communications and security systems, was one of the largest detractors during the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

Why AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares are down after SpaceX's earnings

SpaceX thinks it will be able to build wireless capabilities without massive network investments.

Market Watch • Aug 5, 2026

Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected During Washington Wildfires

What you need to know: Verizon's network remains strong In response to the wildfires in Washington, Verizon is waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our customers connect with loved ones This applies to all consumer and small business customers, including prepaid brands Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Connectivity Van is deployed SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As crews continue to fight ongoing wildfires across Washington, Verizon is working to keep the community and displaced residents connected.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 4, 2026

Fi and Verizon Partner to Integrate Connected Pet Care into the Modern Family Ecosystem

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fi, a leader in smart pet technology, and Verizon are bringing connected pet care directly into the modern family ecosystem. By integrating Fi's state-of-the-art Fi Mini™ tracker directly into the newly redesigned Verizon Family app, the collaboration creates the industry's first unified safety dashboard built for every member of the household—two-legged and four-legged alike. While traditional family plans treat pets as an afterthought, together Verizon and Fi are de.

Business Wire • Aug 4, 2026

5 Dividend Stocks Every Boomer Should Own Heading Into Fall

Boomers heading into Fall 2026 are doing what disciplined income investors always do in August: rotating away from summer growth chasers and locking in reliable Q3 and Q4 cash flow.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 4, 2026