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Verizon Stock Takes a Hit: Analyst Downgrade and CEO Shake-Up Rattle Investors

Verizon Stock Today, November 14, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the US Market Opens

Verizon shares traded slightly higher pre-market Friday after the company announced plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce, in its largest-ever restructuring under new CEO Dan Schulman. The stock closed Thursday at around $41.10, up nearly 0.8%, and indicated further gains early Friday. Layoffs could begin as soon as next week. Market cap stands near $173 billion.
14 November 2025
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Verizon Stock Takes a Hit: Analyst Downgrade and CEO Shake-Up Rattle Investors

Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Dan Schulman Accelerates Restructuring—Retail Franchising and Management Layoffs Could Begin Next Week

Verizon plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce, in its largest layoff to date, sources say. The cuts will mainly hit non-union management, with over 20% of that group affected. Around 180 to 200 company-owned stores will convert to franchises. Announcements could come as early as next week; Verizon declined to comment.
13 November 2025
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Shoots for the Stars – Verizon Deal and Satellite Breakthroughs Ignite 300% Rally

AST SpaceMobile Q3 2025: Earnings Miss but $1B+ Contracted Revenue, Verizon & stc Deals, and EU SatCo Push Keep 2026 Rollout on Track

AST SpaceMobile reported Q3 revenue of $14.7 million and a loss of $0.45 per share, missing analyst estimates. The company said it now holds over $1 billion in contracted revenue commitments and $3.2 billion in pro forma liquidity. Recent deals include a commercial agreement with Verizon for U.S. coverage starting in 2026 and a 10-year agreement with stc Group in MENA. Shares traded near $68–$69 Tuesday.
11 November 2025
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Verizon Stock Takes a Hit: Analyst Downgrade and CEO Shake-Up Rattle Investors

Verizon Stock Today (Nov. 7, 2025): VZ Hovers Near $40 As AWS Fiber Push Gains Steam; New Corporate Affairs Chief Named

Verizon shares traded at $39.89 Friday, little changed, as investors weighed a new fiber partnership with Amazon Web Services and the appointment of Franz Paasche as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, effective Nov. 10. The company also launched a 5G network for KPMG’s New York headquarters and priced €2.25B and £1B in hybrid notes for refinancing. Volume surpassed 17 million shares.
7 November 2025
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Verizon’s Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Subscriber Surge & Bold 5G Moves Under New CEO

Verizon’s Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Subscriber Surge & Bold 5G Moves Under New CEO

Verizon posted Q3 adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share, beating forecasts, though revenue of $33.8 billion missed estimates. The company added 44,000 postpaid wireless subscribers, more than double analyst expectations. Dan Schulman took over as CEO in October, announcing new fiber expansion deals. Shares rebounded after the report but remain down about 8% over three months.
29 October 2025
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Verizon (VZ) Stock’s Wild Ride: New CEO & $20B Deal – Analysts Are Buzzing

Verizon (VZ) Stock’s Wild Ride: New CEO & $20B Deal – Analysts Are Buzzing

Verizon shares fell to about $40 by Oct. 13, 2025, down from $43.70 after Dan Schulman was named CEO, triggering a 3% drop on Oct. 6. The company raised its dividend to $0.69 and reported Q2 revenue of $34.5 billion. Verizon agreed to acquire Starry and awaits FCC approval for its $20 billion Frontier deal. Analysts remain cautiously positive, with a median price target near $48.
13 October 2025
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Verizon Goes to Space: AST SpaceMobile Deal Signals End of Dead Zones – Stock Rockets on Breakthroughs

Verizon Goes to Space: AST SpaceMobile Deal Signals End of Dead Zones – Stock Rockets on Breakthroughs

Verizon and AST SpaceMobile signed a commercial deal to launch direct-to-phone satellite broadband across the U.S. starting in 2026. Recent tests connected standard 4G phones via AST’s satellite between Texas and New Jersey. AST’s stock surged over 200% in 2025, hitting record highs after the announcement. More than 50 global carriers have partnered with AST to offer similar services.
8 October 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

AI Frenzy Fuels Record Wall St Rally as Shutdown Drags On – Key Market News (Oct 6-7, 2025)

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow edged lower. AMD soared 24% after announcing an AI chip deal with OpenAI, boosting the semiconductor sector. Bitcoin hit a new record above $125,000. AppLovin plunged 14% on news of an SEC probe; Comerica jumped after a takeover deal.
7 October 2025
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Why Verizon’s Bold 5G & AI Bets Could Spark a Telecom Revolution – And What It Means for Investors (VZ, Oct 6 2025)

Why Verizon’s Bold 5G & AI Bets Could Spark a Telecom Revolution – And What It Means for Investors (VZ, Oct 6 2025)

Verizon named Dan Schulman, former PayPal CEO, as its new chief executive on Oct. 6, replacing Hans Vestberg. The stock traded at $43.59 pre-market, up about 9% year-to-date but below its 52-week high. Verizon raised its quarterly dividend to $0.69 per share in September, marking a 6.2% yield. Fitch rated the company A- with high debt noted from spectrum purchases and acquisitions.
6 October 2025
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Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pulse for personalized updates, while Meta introduced “Vibes,” an AI video feed, and Perplexity unveiled a real-time Search API. Google Cloud partnered with Bryson DeChambeau on an AI golf coaching tool. SpaceX added 28 Starlink satellites, surpassing 8,500 in orbit. British retailer Co-op faces $161 million in losses after a hack, and Jaguar Land Rover restored systems post-ransomware attack.
29 September 2025
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The NFL’s Tech Revolution: Inside the High-Tech Innovations of the 2025 Season

The NFL’s Tech Revolution: Inside the High-Tech Innovations of the 2025 Season

In 2025, the NFL replaced chain crews with Hawk-Eye 8K camera systems for first-down measurements, making chains a backup-only tool. Every team now uses Microsoft Copilot+ AI on the sidelines for instant play analysis. Seven new helmet models contributed to a record-low concussion rate in 2024, down 17% from 2023. Stadiums added 5G, smart turf, facial-recognition entry, and fans can watch multi-angle replays on their phones.
15 September 2025
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Smartphones Reach for the Skies: How Satellite Connectivity Is Revolutionizing Phones & Wearables

Smartphones Reach for the Skies: How Satellite Connectivity Is Revolutionizing Phones & Wearables

Apple’s iPhone 17 and Watch Ultra 3 add built-in satellite texting and location sharing, expanding on earlier SOS features using Globalstar’s network. Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro enabled two-way satellite messaging and voice calls in China in 2023. Samsung’s Galaxy S25, launched in 2025, offers satellite SOS texting via Verizon and Skylo. Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch supports two-way satellite messaging and SOS through Iridium.
11 September 2025
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Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

A Verizon wireless blackout on Aug 30 left U.S. users without mobile service for nine hours, while Google services went down for an hour in Turkey and parts of Europe on Sept 4. Russia enacted new internet laws on Sept 1, fining citizens for searching banned content and banning VPN ads. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites on Aug 29 to expand broadband in high-latitude regions. Pakistan and Turkey set dates for long-delayed 5G spectrum auctions.
6 September 2025
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Global Internet Access Turmoil: Outages, Crackdowns & New Lifelines (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Global Internet Access Turmoil: Outages, Crackdowns & New Lifelines (Sept 4–5, 2025)

A nationwide Verizon outage on Aug 30 left millions of U.S. users with emergency-only service for hours. Google services went offline for about an hour across Turkey and parts of Europe on Sept 4, triggering a Turkish government inquiry. Pakistan’s Balochistan province remains under a weeks-long mobile internet shutdown, and Iraq imposed daily blackouts during national exams, affecting tens of millions.
5 September 2025
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Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Booms: Internet Access News Roundup (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Booms: Internet Access News Roundup (Sept 3–4, 2025)

A Verizon outage on Aug. 30 left millions of U.S. users with phones in “SOS only” mode for hours before service was restored. Russia imposed fines for searching banned content and ordered new phones to pre-install a state messenger app. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites, while Kenya’s Safaricom and Meta unveiled a 4,100 km undersea fiber cable linking Kenya to Oman.
4 September 2025
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Global Internet Access Shake-Up: Outages, Crackdowns, and a Race to Connect the Unconnected

Global Internet Access Shake-Up: Outages, Crackdowns, and a Race to Connect the Unconnected

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into polar orbit on Aug. 29, expanding broadband to Alaska and Scandinavia. A major Verizon outage on Aug. 30 left millions in the U.S. without mobile service for hours. Pakistan extended a mobile internet blackout in Balochistan, affecting 15 million people. Russia enacted new internet controls on Sept. 1, introducing fines for online content violations.
3 September 2025
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Global Internet Shockwaves: Governments Clamp Down, Tech Giants Invest Billions & Massive Outages Hit Millions (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Global Internet Shockwaves: Governments Clamp Down, Tech Giants Invest Billions & Massive Outages Hit Millions (Sept 1–2, 2025)

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into polar orbits to expand high-latitude internet coverage. Meta and Safaricom invested $23 million in a subsea cable between Kenya and Oman. A Verizon outage on Aug. 30 left millions in the U.S. without service for hours. Russia enacted new internet controls Sept. 1, including fines for searching banned content and mandatory state apps on smartphones.
2 September 2025
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Tech Turmoil: Outages, Spyware Scares & Billion‑Dollar Deals – Non‑AI Tech News (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Tech Turmoil: Outages, Spyware Scares & Billion‑Dollar Deals – Non‑AI Tech News (Sept 1–2, 2025)

A Verizon wireless outage over Labor Day weekend left tens of thousands unable to call or text, with phones stuck in “SOS only” mode. Meta patched a WhatsApp flaw allowing zero-click spyware on iPhones and Macs, affecting fewer than 200 users. A whistleblower claims a U.S. agency uploaded the Social Security database of 300 million Americans to an unsecured cloud server. FTC Chairman Ferguson warned Google over alleged Gmail spam filter bias.
2 September 2025
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No Signal? No Problem – Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellites Are Eliminating Dead Zones

Direct-to-Cell Revolution: What It Is and When It Will Work in Your Country

SpaceX sent its first text via Starlink Direct-to-Cell and T-Mobile on Jan. 8, 2024, after launching about 400 equipped satellites by mid-2025. AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global also advanced direct-to-phone satellite messaging, with Lynk launching live SMS in Australia in April 2025. Verizon and Rogers began satellite texting trials, while Kyivstar and Vodafone plan European rollouts by late 2025. Early services offer SMS only, with limited coverage windows.
14 August 2025
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  • Companies Persist in Prediction Market Investments Despite Legal Uncertainty
    May 22, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT. Prediction market companies continue to invest amid ongoing legal disputes between states and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over regulatory authority. Platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Robinhood face challenges in 17 states, with some states classifying these markets as gambling driven by sports event contracts, while the CFTC claims jurisdiction under derivatives laws. Congressional scrutiny is increasing, as House Oversight Chairman James Comer seeks information on insider trading measures. Despite unresolved legal questions, executives from firms such as Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings express long-term confidence, citing growth opportunities and continued investment strategies. Rising private valuations underscore sustained investor interest in the sector, highlighting a growing but unsettled market landscape.

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