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Verizon Communications Inc.

Overview

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is an American broadband and telecommunications company and a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It was formed in 1983 as Bell Atlantic as part of the 1984 breakup into seven Baby Bells. Prior to its transformation into Verizon, Bell Atlantic had merged with another Regional Bell Operating Company, NYNEX, in 1997. The name is a portmanteau of veritas and horizon. The company's headquarters are located in the Verizon Building in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

Headlines Around the Web

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rise; Verizon boost Dow industrials

Apr 25 - MarketWatch

London Markets: Vodafone boosts U.K. stocks as PMI improves

Apr 02 - MarketWatch

London Markets: Vodafone boosts U.K. stocks to 2013 high

Mar 06 - MarketWatch

Verizon, Redbox to Challenge Netflix

Feb 07, 2012 - Business Week

Verizon Posts Loss on Pension Cost as IPhone Boosts Expenses

Jan 25, 2012 - Business Week

Verizon Posts Loss on Pension Costs as IPhone Boosts Expenses

Jan 25, 2012 - Business Week

Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch Tuesday: Texas Instruments

Jan 24, 2012 - MarketWatch

Verizon Said Not to Have Discussed Making Offer for Netflix

Dec 14, 2011 - Business Week

Verizon Could Gain ‘Missing Piece’ for Web Video With Redbox

Dec 09, 2011 - Business Week

Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Netflix, Verizon

Dec 07, 2011 - MarketWatch

Obama Invokes Cold-War Law to Unmask Chinese Telecom Spyware

Dec 01, 2011 - Business Week

BP, Verizon Lead $17 Billion of Bonds as Confidence Recovers

Oct 28, 2011 - Business Week

BP, Verizon, Morgan Stanley Plan Bonds as Confidence Recovers

Oct 28, 2011 - Business Week

Verizon Profit Doubles on Smartphones; User Gains Fall Short

Oct 21, 2011 - Business Week

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Oct 21, 2011 - MarketWatch

Akamai Down 57% Lets IBM Vie With Verizon for Takeover: Real M&A

Oct 06, 2011 - Business Week

Verizon Puts Highest Since ’05 After Shares Rally 10%: Options

Oct 04, 2011 - Business Week

Verizon Unions to Offer Health-Plan Consolidation to End Dispute

Oct 01, 2011 - Business Week

Microsoft Said to Add Comcast, Verizon Pay TV to Xbox Live

Sep 30, 2011 - Business Week

Verizon, Cablevision Customers Lose Access to Tennis Channel

Sep 05, 2011 - Business Week

Articles About Verizon Communications Inc.

Vodafone chief Colao says happy with Verizon stake

By Reuters UK

Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao staked his reputation on selling the group's prized stake in U.S. operator Verizon Wireless at the right time and right price, saying on Tuesday he would not bow to pressure to do any deal. (May 22)

FCC nominee Wheeler will divest holdings if confirmed

By Reuters

Tom Wheeler, nominated to become the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, pledged to divest stakes in AT&T Inc, Dish Network Corp, Google Inc and dozens of other tech and telecoms companies if he is confirmed. (May 18)

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FCC nominee Wheeler to divest telecoms holdings if confirmed

By Reuters

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Tableau Software shares soar in NYSE debut

By Reuters

Shares of Tableau Software Inc rose as much as 58 percent in their trading debut as investors expect the rising interest in big data to power the data analysis software maker's growth. (May 18)

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Verizon sees no need for mobile venture cash to fund dividend

By Reuters UK

Verizon Communications Inc <VZ.N> does not need more cash from its wireless venture with Vodafone Group Plc <VOD.L> to support its own dividend payments, Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo said on Tuesday. (May 15)

Verizon sees lean Verizon Wireless dividend conserving cash

By Reuters

Verizon Wireless dividend payments may be lean going forward as the venture of Verizon Communications Inc <VZ.N> and Vodafone Group Plc <VOD.L> conserves cash to pay down debt and prepare for a spectrum auction, a top Verizon Communications executive said on Tuesday. (May 15)

Nokia Lumia 928: Smart Phone Available at Verizon Wireless on May 16 with a Price of $99

By IBTimes AU

The much awaited Nokia Lumia 928 Windows Phone 8 will be exclusively available at Verizon beginning May 16. Nokia confirmed that the latest smart phone’s color choices are black and white at a price of US$99 after the $50 worth of mail-in rebate with a two-year contract. (May 14)

Some Verizon investors OK with paying premium for Vodafone stake

By Reuters

Some shareholders of Verizon Communications Inc <VZ.N> say they could be happy for the company to pay up to $130 billion for Vodafone Group Plc's <VOD.L> stake in their U.S. wireless venture. (May 06)

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T-Mobile shares rise in NYSE debut

By Reuters

T-Mobile US Inc <TMUS.N> shares rose 6 percent in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, after the company was created by the merger of MetroPCS Communications and Deutsche Telekom AG's <DTEGn.DE> U.S. unit T-Mobile USA. (May 02)

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T-Mobile U.S. shares rise in NYSE debut

By Reuters

T-Mobile US Inc <TMUS.N> shares rose 5.1 percent in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, after the company was created by the merger of MetroPCS Communications and Deutsche Telekom AG's <DTEGn.DE> U.S. unit T-Mobile USA. (May 02)