Verizon Communications (VZ), first discussed here on February 12, 2009, at a price of $29.86, continues to power higher, ascending to about $37 with a few hiccups, and I still like the shares here.

In 2011, slow growth and dividend play Verizon should post a 2% to 2.5% revenue gain, after flattish revenue in 2010, with data services being the key revenue increase driver. Meanwhile, Verizon's landline business continues to provide revenue stability.

Continue reading Verizon: Safety Plus Growth

Verizon: Safety Plus Growth originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Verizon (VZ) primarily competes with Sprint Nextel (S) and AT&T (T) in the mobile subscription plan business. The average monthly fee that Verizon's postpaid wireless subscribers pay for wireless service, excluding data service, has been consistently declining over the past few years. The decline in pricing is mainly attributable to nearing saturation of the U.S. cellular market, creating fierce competition among telecom players to maintain and increase their market share.

A successful Verizon-iPhone (AAPL) deal and rising data revenues from smart phone penetration could, however, offset declines in average mobile plan prices.

Continue reading Outlook for Verizon's Mobile Plan Pricing

Outlook for Verizon's Mobile Plan Pricing originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Yesterday marked a pretty big day for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), as customers could finally walk into a Verizon store and pick up an iPhone. Some analysts had expected to see some long lines, but they did not materialize, creating the impression that the launch was less than successful, but looks can be deceiving.

It is easy to understand where the confusion comes from. In the past, whenever Apple released a new iPhone we saw long lines and often not even supply to cover the launch date demand, resulting in long waits for eager iPhone fanatics to get their hands on the new smartphone.

Continue reading Small Lines for Verizon's iPhone Launch Could Be Deceiving

Small Lines for Verizon's iPhone Launch Could Be Deceiving originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

As everyone knows by now, the Apple (AAPL) iPhone is headed for Verizon's (VZ) reportedly more reliable network. With so much excitement over the announcement, traders and investors can look at various ways to profit off of this.

The obvious beneficiary is Apple, but there are additional ways to play it, such as the advertising companies, as Verizon hits the airwaves to promote the iPhone, even at the expense of the Android. A few ideas to consider include names like CBS (CBS) and Viacom (VIA), which should win no matter which platform wins.

Continue reading Trading the Verizon iPhone

Trading the Verizon iPhone originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The battle among iPhone carriers is fierce. Apple's (AAPL) iPhone is the prized device. AT&T (T), Verizon's (VZ) rival, has had the an exclusive hold on the iPhone. Verizon has been trying to play catch up. Now that Verizon will have the iPhone, the playing field will change dramatically. Verizon, with about 93 million subscribers, could grab an estimated 10 million new subscribers with the iPhone, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The move is also a big boost for Apple. Apple has been feeling the pressure from Google (GOOG), with its Android system. Android phones passed the iPhone in sales in the second quarter. This move to Verizon will open up a new expanded base for Apple.

Continue reading Verizon Finally Gets the iPhone

Verizon Finally Gets the iPhone originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

It's a forgone conclusion that Apple (AAPL) has been the savior of AT&T (T) for the past few years. Little did any of the wireless companies know that Apple's various iPhone models would change the face of the wireless phone industry and sell millions and millions.

And the thing just turned three years old. Is there pent-up demand, though, to use the iPhone on different networks than AT&T (at least, in the U.S.)?

Continue reading Apple's Banner Year Is 2011 -- with Verizon Wireless

Apple's Banner Year Is 2011 -- with Verizon Wireless originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Closing Bell: The Elusive 11,000 DJIA (AIB, AAPL, VZ, AMAT, GNVC)

Closing Bell: The Elusive 11,000 DJIA (AIB, AAPL, VZ, AMAT, GNVC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The Street is abuzz with news that Verizon (VZ) may be offering an Apple (AAPL) iPhone this summer. This move would be a huge boost for Verizon, as the iPhone is a must-have accessory for a good portion of cell-phone carriers.

The Wall Street Journal reported that an iPhone for Verizon's CDMA network is being developed. This could be as beneficial for Verizon as it was for AT&T (T). Reportedly, iPhone users have a dickens of a time dealing with AT&T's coverage (I have AT&T service, but for a regular-old cell phone and I have very few problems) and I am sure that you have seen the Verizon commercials with Luke Wilson touting the company's coverage.

Continue reading Credit Suisse Casts Doubt on Verizon iPhone Timeline

Credit Suisse Casts Doubt on Verizon iPhone Timeline originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading AT&T Gets Another Black Eye as iPhones Unavailable in NYC over Weekend

AT&T Gets Another Black Eye as iPhones Unavailable in NYC over Weekend originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Verizon talking to Microsoft about iPhone rival partnership? Here we go again.

Verizon talking to Microsoft about iPhone rival partnership? Here we go again. originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.