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Verizon is a utility play with some pizzazz

 Apr 03, 2008 01:16 PM UTC
Return Risk
-37.12% LOW
Tracked Blogger
Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed
VZ Positive 04/03/08 -16.26% --
T n/a

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Filed under: Internet, Verizon Communications (VZ), Stocks to Buy


Readers of this space know that one of the preferred plays is a utility company with a demonstrated business model, solid balance sheet, ample cash, decent dividend, and with an extra revenue stream / business that could provide additional growth. Verizon is one such company.

Verizon is not your typical, former AT&T (NYSE: T) unit. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is a modern, diverse telecom provider for the early digital age.

Verizon has three impressive divisions: landline, wireless, and business services. And the numbers speak for themselves: the landline unit has an astounding 41.4 million subscribers in 28 states, Verizon Wireless is the U.S.'s second largest wireless provider, and business services is making inroads on medium/large enterprise customers and government agencies.

Further, the compa...




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