5G is set to spur Verizon’s 4.3 % yield

The company’s plan to cut its long-term operating costs by $10 billion should help offset the $18 billion upgrade of its wireless networks to 5G.

At the same time, it’s just completed the integration of its Internet properties into a new division.

The stock trades at just… Read More

Cost cuts free up cash for 5G

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. $57 (New York symbol VZ; Income-Growth Dividend Portfolio, Utilities sector, Shares outstanding: 4.1 billion; Market cap: $233.7 billion; Dividend yield: 4.2%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.verizon.com) increased its quarterly dividend by 2.1% with the November 2018 payment. The new annual rate of $2.41 yields a.. Read More

Profit from rising infrastructure spending

Governments around the world know the benefits that flow from the development of better infrastructure. However, their stretched budgets and a reluctance to increase taxes constrain their ability to initiate these projects. This provides opportunities for private companies to develop and manage these assets.
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New businesses enhance these telcos

To cut their reliance on phone services, these U.S. telecom giants continue to expand with new businesses. Those moves should also continue to spur their dividend growth.
AT&T INC. $31 (New York symbol T; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares o/s: 7.3 billion; Market cap: $226.3 billion; Price-to-sales… Read More