(AAPL) Will Apple iPhone 5 Drive Wireless Growth?
In a technology driven world, it has become a prerequisite for the telecom carriers to upgrade themselves lest they fall behind. Future growth of the telecom industry, dominated by the U.S., depends on...
View Article(T) FCC to Agree on AT&T’s Wireless Communication Services Plan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing AT&T Inc.’s (T) proposal to ease rules for the 4G LTE deployments. The commission is planning to sanction the use of the 2.3 GHz Wireless...
View Article(ADTN) ADTRAN Revises Third Quarter Estimates
Networking solution provider, ADTRAN, Inc. (ADTN) has announced its revised revenue and earnings estimates for the third quarter 2012. Revenues are estimated at approximately $162 million, down from...
View Article(VZ) Telecom Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
The unprecedented growth of high-speed Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed the Telecommunications industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested...
View Article(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Finalizes Merger Plan
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (PCS) and Deutsche Telekom AG (DTEGY), parent company of T-Mobile USA have finally settled for a merger deal. The two companies have signed a definitive agreement on a...
View Article(AKAM) Akamai Technologies Opens Service and Support Center in Costa Rica
With the growing demand for Akamai Technologies Inc.’s (AKAM) cloud based services in the Latin American countries, the company is opening a new services and support center in Costa Rica. Through this...
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications Misses Earnings
Before the opening bell today, the largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported third quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, excluding charges of 8...
View Article(S) Sprint-Nextel Eyes Majority Stake in Clearwire
Third largest wireless carrier in the U.S. – Sprint-Nextel Corporation (S) – has been striving to achieve majority control over mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Clearwire Corporation (CLWR)....
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview
The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is slated to release its third quarter 2012 earnings before the opening bell on October 18. The current Zacks Consensus...
View Article(CLWR) Clearwire Retains Standard & Poor’s Rating
Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has announced that Clearwire Corporation (CLWR), which offers Wi-Max services in the U.S. will not be immediately affected by Japan-based Softbank’s 70%...
View Article(FISV) Fiserv’s Solution for AT&T
Recently, Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) entered into a multi-year, sole provider contract with AT&T, Inc. (T). Per the agreement, the company will be engaged in providing its CheckFree RXP walk-in bill...
View Article(LTD) Retail Industry Stock Outlook – November 2012 – Industry Outlook
As consumer spending is the key to the viability of any economy, the health of the retail industry is an important economic indicator. According to the National Retail Federation, retail accounts for...
View Article(CVX) What Albert Einstein Would Invest in Today
Albert Einstein wasn’t famous as an investor. He was a genius who revolutionized theoretical physics. But if he were alive today, it’s pretty clear what he would be doing with his money. And you should...
View Article(T) Revealing the Hidden Profit Potential in These “Toll Collectors”
It’s tough making money in a flat market. And with all the uncertainty looming, investors don’t really seem to know what to do with their investment dollars. If the overall market doesn’t grow by...
View Article(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – December 2012 – Industry Outlook
In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and where they enjoy competitive advantages. But they still need to perform a...
View Article(EQIX) Equinix Sells 16 Data Centers
It is difficult these days for companies to operate without data centers. However, surplus availability of data centers has somewhat affected the demand for data centers in recent times. San...
View Article(T) AT&T Gets FCC Nod
In order to boost 4G LTE markets in the U.S. as well as to free up the nations under utilized spectrum, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved AT&T Inc. (T) – the second-largest...
View Article(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Internet
AT&T Inc. (T) is expanding its mobile Internet coverage for customers in South Florida. The company is experiencing strong momentum in its wireless business driven by demand for data services. We...
View Article(EQIX) Equinix Analyst Reaffirms Shares at Neutral
We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation on Equinix Inc. (EQIX) based on the company’s decent third quarter 2012 results and weak fiscal 2012 guidance. In the third quarter of 2012, Equinix’s...
View Article(NOK) Nokia Tablet to Hit Market in 2013
Nokia Corporation (NOK) is all set to launch its latest Windows-based tablet during the early part of 2013. Launch of the tablet will put Nokia in direct competition with operating system (OS) partner...
View Article(JNPR) Juniper Networks – A Strong Buy
On January 1, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? A decent third quarter 2012, rising estimates, planned cost...
View Article(GM) General Motors to Invest in Technology Center
General Motors Company (GM) announced that it will invest around $18.5 million for a new technology center in the Roswell building, located in Fulton County, GA, U.S. The technology center is expected...
View Article(AAPL) The Cheaper iPhone is good for Apple – Here’s Why
The latest Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) rumor is now a low priced handset ($99?) that will be released in emerging markets where a $600 phone would not gain traction with the public. Unlike the rumors of an...
View Article(AAPL) Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Season Gets Into High Gear – Earnings...
The fourth quarter reporting season gets into high gear this week, with 253 companies coming out with quarterly results, including 83 S&P 500 companies. The earnings season thus far has been...
View Article(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband
AT&T, Inc. (T) announced the expansion of its wireless broadband services by installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in New Orlean’s Central Business District, Convention Center and the French...
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications to Ink Overseas 4G LTE Deal
Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – the largest 4G LTE operator in the U.S. — plans to enter into an international roaming agreement for 4G LTE services for the first time since its launch in 2010. The...
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications Deploys Networkfleet
Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (VOD) is set to roll out its Networkfleet management solutions on its network that will increase...
View Article(VZ) Verzion Communications Wireless Unit to Offer BlackBerry Z10
Verzion Communications Inc. (VZ), the largest telecom carrier in the U.S., plans to follow suit with the second-largest carrier AT&T, Inc. (T), in launching Research In Motion Limited’s (BBRY)...
View Article(LTD) Retail Industry Stock Outlook – March 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
Retailers procure goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or wholesalers and sell these in smaller quantities to customers through retail shops or online. As consumer spending is the key...
View Article(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – March 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
To Begin With In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and provide competitive advantages. But the complex marketplaces...
View Article(IPG) Business Services Stock Outlook – Mar 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
To Begin With In today’s world, companies strive to remain focused on functions and activities that are close to their core competence and provide competitive advantages. But the complex marketplaces...
View Article(T) AT&T Eyes High-Speed Fiber Plan
AT&T Inc.(T) – the second largest telecom operator in the U.S. just after Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – recently announced its plan to build a high-speed fiber optic infrastructure in Austin,...
View Article(AAPL) T-Mobile Drives Subscriber Growth
T-Mobile USA – the fourth-largest telecom carrier in the U.S. and also a business arm of Germany’s Deutsche Telekom AG – reported an improvement in subscriber growth in the ongoing financial quarter....
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Bundle Services
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has tied up with Cox Communications to offer bundled service packages consisting of video, phone and Internet in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Customers will now be able to...
View Article(IBM) The Market Now Moves Into the Heart of the First Quarter Earnings...
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE) come...
View Article(T) AT&T Offers New Calling Plan
Premier telecommunication company AT&T Inc. (T) announced the launch of its latest international calling facility for a select group of customers. Starting Apr 12, the company’s GoPhone subscribers...
View Article(SJR) Shaw Communications Beats Earnings
Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) declared better financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $182 million, up 2.2% year over year. GAAP net...
View Article(IBM) Into the Heart of First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE) come...
View Article(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Receives Revised Deal Term
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has received another bid offer from T-Mobile USA, subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG to woo shareholders who stood against the proposed merger. Last week, T-Mobile, in...
View Article(DISH) Dish Network Corporation Sees Possible Credit Downgrade by Moody’s
Credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service has put the U.S. based satellite service provider, Dish Network Corp. (DISH) on review for a possible downgrade. This decision by the agency is in...
View Article(RSH) RadioShack: Will It Beat Earnings?
RadioShack Corp. (RSH) – a popular consumer electronics specialty retailer – is set to release its first-quarter 2013 results before the opening bell on Apr 23, 2013. In the last quarter, the company...
View Article(AKAM) Akamai Technologies’ First Quarter Earnings Were Impressive
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) reported earnings of 51 cents per share, which jumped 41.7% from the year-ago quarter and 2.0% from the previous quarter. Earnings met the mid-point of management’s...
View Article(S) Sprint to Kill iDEN at End Of June 2013
Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) is all set to achieve its goal of terminating integrated digital enhanced network (iDEN) network at the end of Jun 2013, as scheduled almost a year earlier. With this move, the...
View Article(T) AT&T Offers Home Security
Leading telecom company AT&T Inc. (T) will unveil the Digital Life package, its home security and automation service, on May 3, in 15 cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami....
View Article(T) AT&T Slashes Smartphone Prices
Telecom giant AT&T Inc. (T) is introducing new promotional plans to accelerate smartphone sales. The company will offer a $100 rebate on the purchase of a new smartphone in exchange for an older...
View Article(VZ) Verizon Communications to Boost Small Cell Network
The largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced that it will use the small cell products of its existing equipment vendors Ericsson AB (ERIC) and Alcatel Lucent...
View Article(ADTN) ADTRAN to Enhance Shareholder Value
In an attempt to enhance shareholders’ return, communication network solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) announced that its board of directors has authorized an additional share repurchase plan. The...
View Article(S) Sprint Nextel Acquires Handmark Incorporated
Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) recently acquired Handmark Inc., a Kansas City-based developer and distributor of mobile applications, along with its subsidiary OneLouder Apps Inc. Both these companies are...
View Article(DISH) DISH Network to Offer Senior Notes
The second-largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., DISH Network Corp.’s (DISH) subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, plans to offer senior notes worth $2.5 billion subject to market and other...
View Article(AAPL) T-Mobile Hikes iPhone Rates
The fourth-largest carrier in the U.S., T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) recently decided to hike the installment payment rates of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 by $50, after selling the device for a reduced...
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