Better networks will fuel Verizon’s growth

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. $53 (New York symbol VZ; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector, Shares outstanding: 4.1 billion; Market cap: $217.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; Dividend yield: 4.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.verizon.com) has 113.9 million wireless users, 13.6 million phone customers and 15.6 million Internet and TV… Read More

These funds aim for an ethical profit

The ETF world is diverse, with a fund for every kind of investment strategy. That includes ETFs for those Canadians who want to invest in companies committed to protecting the environment and helping social causes. Here are two such funds:

ISHARES MSCI KLD 400 SOCIAL… Read More

New businesses ready to fuel their dividends

These two U.S. telecom companies continue to use acquisitions to expand the profitability of their online and mobile businesses. That strategy adds risk, but it should also let them continue to expand their dividends.

AT&T INC. $33 (New York symbol T; Income-Growth Dividend Portfolio, Utilities sector;… Read More

Dividend increase: Verizon

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. $50 (New York symbol VZ, Income Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 4.1 billion; Market cap: $205.0 billion; Dividend yield: 4.7%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.verizon.com) has 113.9 million wireless users, 13.6 million landline phone clients and 15.6 million high-speed… Read More