How AT&T Stock (NYSE:T) Is Back to Its Winning WaysTelecommunications company Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, with over 37% of the market. The company is also an outstanding dividend stock with a 6.2% dividend yield today and an ongoing streak of 18 consecutive annual dividend raises. So, if you're looking for passive income to cover your living expenses or to reinvest and supercharge your portfolio's compounding, Verizon is a great candidate for you right now. Are You Missing The Morning Scoop? Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » But what about moving forward? The telecom industry is notoriously competitive among the few companies that dominate the U.S. market, and there's a constant need to spend to maintain and upgrade the vast infrastructure that makes wireless communications work. Here is what investors can expect from the stock over the next five years. Subscriber momentum is trending upward Consumers make Verizon's business go: Consumer wireless and wireline (Fios fiber optic services and landline phone connections) account for about 75% of the company's total revenue. Subscriber growth is critical because the industry is ruthlessly price competitive; acquiring customers is the best route to growth. Verizon's subscriber activity is lumpy. For example, Q4 is generally a big quarter due to the purchases consumers tend to make during the holidays (and the new iPhone usually launches in the fall). As you can see, subscriber losses have trended lower since Q1, turning positive this past quarter: Verizon acquired TracFone, a leading prepaid phone carrier with 20 million users at the time, in late 2021. However, Verizon has bled prepaid customers since closing the acquisition. It's encouraging to see Verizon slowly stem those losses and return to prepaid customer growth in Q3. However, Verizon's growth outlook is still limited Verizon has growth opportunities in fiber optics (Fios) and edge computing . As more devices connect to networks, they must transmit more data faster. This spans across the economy, from factory equipment to autonomous vehicles. Verizon is gradually expanding its Fios services, including fiber optic internet, allowing far higher bandwidth. The company has agreed to acquire Frontier Communications , the country's largest pure-play fiber provider, for $20 billion to expand its fiber optics footprint. Post-acquisition close, Verizon will have approximately 25 million fiber customers, with a 2028 goal of 30 million and a long-term goal of between 35 million and 40 million. Despite this opportunity, Verizon's mature consumer business (75% of total revenue) will likely continue to limit the company's broader growth prospects. Analysts recently raised their long-term earnings growth estimates but still anticipate just 2.4% annualized growth over the long term. What will the next five years look like? Verizon's lacking growth will ultimately make the stock a poor fit for investors who want to maximize their total investment returns. The good news is that Verizon's dividend remains on solid footing. Verizon's dividend payout ratio is 59% of 2024 earnings estimates, so there's room for the company to continue increasing its dividend over the coming years. Verizon's dividend has only grown by an average of 2% annually over the past five years, and I'd expect that pace to continue, given Verizon's similar growth prospects. Meanwhile, the stock trades at 9 to 10 times 2024 earnings estimates, which seems cheap compared to the broader market -- the S&P 500 trades at 23 times earnings. Again, Verizon's slow growth is the culprit. The reality is that Verizon's probably fully valued at its current price, perhaps even a touch expensive at a PEG ratio of 3.1 today. In that case, investors can expect mid- to high-single-digit annualized investment returns over the next five years. You'll get about 6% from the dividend plus another 2% in earnings growth, though any fluctuations in valuation could impact those returns. That makes Verizon attractive for retirees and other conservative, income-focused investors, but it is probably a pass for others. Should you invest $1,000 in Verizon Communications right now? Before you buy stock in Verizon Communications, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Verizon Communications wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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I am writing to share with you a cherished memory of mine from the 1990 Habitat for Humanity Milagro en la Frontera project in Mexico where I had the honor of meeting President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. President Jimmy Carter speaking to a gathering at a Habitat for Humanity worksite in Mexico in 1990. At the time, I was a graduate student in Toronto, Canada, and I flew down to San Diego to meet a college friend, Heidi Ernst Jones, who had flown from Washington D.C. Together, we had the privilege of providing our time and skills building homes. One of the highlights was helping to set up Millard and Linda Fuller’s tent, and it was during this time that we had the opportunity to chat with President and Mrs. Carter. Jeremy Fisher, right, at a Habitat for Humanity worksite in Mexico in 1990. I must say, they were truly approachable and engaging. I was struck by their warmth, intelligence, and genuine concern for others. They both took the time to ask about our backgrounds and interests, and I was impressed by their ability to connect with people on a personal level. It was clear that they cared deeply about the work Habitat for Humanity was doing and were genuinely interested in hearing about the experiences of volunteers. Looking back, I realize that meeting the Carters was a unique and unforgettable experience. They were such kind and generous individuals, and I left the encounter feeling inspired and energized. Heidi and I still reminisce about that experience 30 years ago. On a Habitat for Humanity worksite in Mexico in 1990, from left, were Jeremy Fisher, Linda Fuller, Millard Fuller, Heidi Ernst (Jones). In closing, I just wanted to express my gratitude for the example that the Carters have set for all of us. In an era where politics can be divisive and polarizing, it is refreshing to see leaders who embody compassion, empathy, and humility. I believe that if more politicians modeled themselves after the Carters, we would see a more compassionate and equitable society. Thank you for allowing me to share this memory with you. I hope that it brings a smile to your face and inspires you as it has me. Fisher is with JPMorgan Chase & Co. as their Senior Government and Not-For-Profit Banker in the Carolinas and Tennessee, based out of Charlotte. He said his work with Habitat For Humanity started in 1986 when he was a student at Lenoir-Rhyne College (now University). He worked projects in Peru and Guatemala (1988) then worked with Habitat when he was a graduate student at University of Toronto from 1988-1990. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Appalachian State hires South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains as head coach
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Lily Allen and David Harbour's four-year marriage seems to have faced major challenges, with recent observations pointing to potential reasons behind their rumoured separation. The couple has not been seen together publicly for three months, and insiders claim they have been living separate lives. Lily has reportedly joined the dating app Raya, where she jokes about needing someone for couples therapy. Her alleged bio reads: "Looking for someone to start couples therapy with," while she also is said to have indicated that she is "visiting Los Angeles from New York ". It comes after she told podcast listeners she was "bored of men." One reason for the speculation about Lily and David's relationship troubles is that Lily previously shared how she often has heated arguments with her husband. The singer admitted that she would relate everything he said to misogyny. Speaking on her podcast with Miquita Oliver, Lily said: "I quite often get into heated arguments with David because I'll talk to him about something that I see as like being misogynistic or a patriarchal construct, and his knee-jerk reaction is defence. "And I'm just like 'you know that this is wrong so why can't we just have a conversation where the starting point of the conversation is you're right, that is out of order'." Another potential of trouble is the absence of Lily's wedding ring. During a recent podcast episode, she was seen without her large engagement ring and diamond wedding band. This came amid growing speculation about issues in her marriage to David. In clips from her podcast shared on Lily’s Instagram , Lily gestured with her bare hands, with both her engagement and wedding ring missing. Fans had already started questioning the state of their relationship last year when Lily unfollowed David on social media. When asked if they had split, Lily, who has two daughters from her previous marriage with Sam Cooper, responded lightheartedly, saying: "Yes, I am divorced . . . from one marriage." Lastly, Lily’s recent comments about her Christmas plans raised more eyebrows, as she didn't mention David at all, fuelling further rumours of a possible separation. She said: “Every year I buy four tickets to go and see the Nutcracker at the Lincoln Centre and I have completely forgotten that I have these tickets so they're going to have to go without me tonight.” She shared that, instead of her usual Christmas in New York, this year she plans to travel from the US to London before heading to Nairobi. On Monday, she uploaded a video of a pride of lions devouring a zebra carcass in a graphic post . Giving no further explanation for her unusual post, Lily simply captioned the video: "That circle of life. brutal" Lily previously admitted to meeting David on Raya . Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show last year, Lily spoke of meeting David, who plays Jim Hopper in hit Netflix science fiction drama Stranger Things. “On a dating app, called Raya," she revealed . "It was the first time I’d been on this dating app. I was scrolling through and landed on David’s profile and pressed accept. I didn’t know who he was. I thought he was just like a sexy policeman from a reality TV show. He was wearing a policeman’s uniform. It was a still from Stranger Things. I’d never seen Stranger Things.” She added: "I don’t even know what I was looking for. It was just something to do on holiday, swiping, it’s a bit of fun. When I met him I didn’t think it was going to go anywhere. He was here filming Black Widow. He was only going to be here for a couple of months. And then it did (go somewhere).” The Mirror has contacted Lily and David's reps for comment. Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Minnesota looks to stop skid vs. Bethune-CookmanIndia News Today Live Updates on December 27, 2024 : Agri-entrepreneurship scheme faces lukewarm response despite rural growth
London: The UK will end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday, the centre-left Labour government has announced, in a move set to raise over £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) for public education . ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for After years of worsening educational inequalities, from January 1, private schools will have to pay 20 percent value added tax on tuition fees, which will be used to fund thousands of new teachers and improve standards in state schools. "It's time things are done differently", finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement on Sunday. The funding will "go towards our state schools where 94 percent of this country's children are educated", she said. The policy was promised by Labour in its election campaign and officially laid out in its inaugural budget in October. 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Tuition fees in private schools already average £18,000 a year, according to the Independent Schools Council, which represents private schools. That figure is set to rise, with the government estimating that tuition fees will increase by around 10 percent, with schools taking on part of the additional cost. "High and rising standards cannot just be for families who can afford them," said education secretary Bridget Phillipson. Opponents of the reform say state school enrolment will explode if the private sector is lost, increasing the cost to the government. But studies contradict this. The Institute for Fiscal Studies calculated that the number of children in state schools will actually fall by 2030 due to a projected population decline. Several research centres also point out that the disparity between private and state schools widened sharply under the 14-year Conservative rule. The Labour government won a landslide election in July promising to boost economic growth and improve public services. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )I think that buy and hold investing is one of the best ways to grow your wealth. By putting your money in the market and letting it compound over many years, you can turn even modest amounts into something significant. The good news is that buy and hold investing has become even easier in recent years due to the emergence of exchange-traded funds ( ). These financial instruments allow you to buy a large number (sometimes thousands) of shares through a single investment. But which ASX ETFs could be great long-term options for investors? Let's take a look at five to consider buying: The could be a great ASX ETF to hold onto for the long term. It gives investors easy access to ~8,000 large, mid, and small cap stocks from Australia, the United States, developed markets, and emerging markets. BetaShares, which recently as one to buy, believes the fund has high growth potential, which could make it suitable for investors with a higher tolerance for risk. ( ) Another ASX ETF to look at is the . As its name implies, this fund gives investors exposure to many of the world's largest consumer staples companies. These are generally regarded as low risk investment options that deliver steady returns rather than anything explosive. This is because they tend to perform well whatever is happening in the global economy. Among the fund's holdings are global giants , , and . ( ) A third ASX ETF that could be a good buy and hold option for investors is the . Betashares, which also recently tipped this fund as one to buy, notes that "cloud computing has been one of the strongest-growing segments of the technology sector, and given much of the world's digital data and software applications are still maintained outside the cloud, continued strong growth has been forecast." 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Lewis also had six rebounds and six assists for the Red Foxes (9-2). Josh Pascarelli added 15 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and grabbed seven rebounds. Jason Schofield shot 5 of 13 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Bearcats (8-7) were led by Ben Callahan-Gold, who posted 10 points. Gavin Walsh added nine points, 11 rebounds and three steals for Binghamton. Tymu Chenery had nine points and five assists. The loss snapped the Bearcats' six-game winning streak. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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