Telecom Services

For now, at least, both are posting some hearty numbers thanks to their mobile and local qualities.
With a Verizon deal looming, it’s a good time to take advantage of the stock’s strong 2013 price gain.
FairPoint has a major investor that's pushing for a substantial dividend.
Nobody was predicting a dividend cut, even though the rate was expected to exceed EPS.
An FCC proposal to create a nationwide network has carriers worried.

The Truth About 14,000 Real Money Pro($)

The popular misconception is that round numbers serve as barriers.
This debt-laden name may have seen a pop for the start of 2013, but I’d stay away.
Is now the time to buy shares?
This Softbank-Sprint buyout makes me want to sell some of the latter.
Telecom stocks are known for high yield, but some are better buys than others.

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