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NYSE:VZ News 8 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

Verizon stock price ticks higher as Frontier deal closes; what VZ investors watch next

Verizon stock price ticks higher as Frontier deal closes; what VZ investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 14:48 EST — Regular session By 2:48 p.m. EST Tuesday, Verizon Communications Inc shares had risen roughly 0.4% to $39.07, following the closing of its cash acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, according to an SEC filing. AT&T shares slipped about 0.2%, while T-Mobile US dropped around 0.6%. Frontier shareholders will receive $38.50 per share in…
20 January 2026
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Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 13:25 EST — The market has closed. U.S. communication services stocks opened on edge Tuesday, following a dip in big tech shares across Europe after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs. U.S. markets had been closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Reuters) This is significant since the sector is loaded with major ad…
19 January 2026
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Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 13:25 (EST) — Market closed Communication services stocks closed lower on Friday, pushing the sector’s primary U.S. exchange-traded fund down as Wall Street heads into a long weekend. Investors are already shifting focus to a busy Tuesday ahead despite the subdued trading session. The stock market will remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther…
18 January 2026
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Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Verizon Communications dropped 1.14% on Friday, ending the session at $38.91 after a volatile week marked by two major company announcements. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up roughly 0.3%. (Yahoo Finance) Timing is the key issue now. Verizon aims to finalize its Frontier Communications acquisition…
17 January 2026
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Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 15:00 EST — Regular session Shares of Verizon Communications slipped roughly 0.7% to $39.08 in Friday afternoon trading. The drop came after California regulators gave the green light to Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, removing the final big obstacle before the deal wraps up next week. (Reuters) Verizon secured the green light as…
16 January 2026
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Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:56 (EST) Verizon Communications’ dividend yield climbed above 7% Tuesday when the stock hit $38.90, holding near that price on Wednesday. By early afternoon in New York, Verizon had risen roughly 1.6% to $39.65. Shares of AT&T and T-Mobile also edged higher. (Nasdaq) This shift is significant today because such a jump in yield typically…
14 January 2026
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Verizon stock up despite fresh network outage — what Wall Street watches into earnings

Verizon stock up despite fresh network outage — what Wall Street watches into earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 1:14 PM EST — Regular session Verizon Communications’ stock climbed Wednesday despite a service disruption that knocked out wireless voice and data for some users. The company said engineers were actively trying to “identify and solve the issue quickly.” (WCIV) This outage hits a stock usually seen as a steady income play—until it suddenly isn’t.…
14 January 2026
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Verizon stock slides after FCC loosens phone-unlocking rule as fraud fight takes center stage

Verizon stock slides after FCC loosens phone-unlocking rule as fraud fight takes center stage

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 15:19 ET — Regular session Shares of Verizon Communications Inc dropped roughly 2.5% to $38.86 in Tuesday’s afternoon session after U.S. regulators scrapped a rule requiring the carrier to unlock phones 60 days post-activation. Verizon told the Federal Communications Commission that the policy drove significant fraud and cost the company hundreds of millions, with about…
13 January 2026
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Verizon stock drops as FCC loosens phone unlocking rule and traders look to earnings next

Verizon stock drops as FCC loosens phone unlocking rule and traders look to earnings next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 15:09 EST — Regular session Verizon Communications Inc shares fell 2.4% to $38.89 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, lagging the broader market a day after U.S. regulators eased a long-standing phone-unlocking rule. The change matters because “unlocking” determines whether a handset can be used on a rival network, which shapes how easily customers can switch.…
13 January 2026
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Verizon stock in focus after FCC rewrites phone-unlocking rule tied to fraud losses

Verizon stock in focus after FCC rewrites phone-unlocking rule tied to fraud losses

New York, January 12, 2026, 20:18 ET — Market closed Verizon Communications Inc shares open Tuesday following an update from regulators. The Federal Communications Commission has altered a rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation. Verizon lobbied for this change, arguing to the agency that the policy was leading to hundreds of millions in annual losses…
13 January 2026
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Verizon stock slips in regular trade as ex-dividend date hits, earnings loom

Verizon stock slips in regular trade as ex-dividend date hits, earnings loom

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:22 EST — Regular session Verizon Communications Inc shares slipped 1.6% to $39.81 by Monday afternoon, following a Friday close of $40.46. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $39.52 and $40.08, with roughly 18.7 million shares traded. The drop follows Verizon’s ex-dividend date, when shares begin trading without the upcoming dividend entitlement. According to…
12 January 2026
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Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock slides 8% as it unveils Verizon-linked AR tool — what’s next

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock slides 8% as it unveils Verizon-linked AR tool — what’s next

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 15:08 EST — Regular session Viavi Solutions Inc shares fell about 8% to $17.03 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after touching a session low of $16.98. About 3.0 million shares had changed hands by 3:08 p.m. EST. The drop came amid a broader pullback in U.S. technology stocks that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq…
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • OSB Group Delivers 107% Total Shareholder Return Over Five Years
    February 1, 2026, 2:55 AM EST. OSB Group Plc (LON:OSB) has generated a total shareholder return (TSR) of 107% over the past five years, including dividends reinvested, outperforming its 46% share price increase. The firm's earnings per share (EPS) grew at 13% annually, outpacing the 8% average annual share price rise, suggesting cautious market sentiment reflected in a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.23. Despite this, OSB Group delivered a strong 45% share price gain and 56% TSR in the last year, indicating improved investor confidence. However, potential risks remain, signaling investors should undertake further analysis before committing. OSB's performance underscores the value of combining dividend income with capital appreciation in long-term equity investing.
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