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  1. Oct 30, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Market

    A wireless expert thinks Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile might offer free mobile internet someday by using new services.

    Neutral

    Verizon could someday earn money from tower-based detection, but that income might replace internet fees. No timeline or income estimate was given, so the story does not change its outlook.

  2. Oct 30, 2026, 10:43 AM ET · Market

    T-Mobile turned down Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX to join the U.S. wireless market.

    Neutral

    The story describes SpaceX as a possible future rival to Verizon, but T-Mobile's refusal only changes SpaceX's access to T-Mobile's network. SpaceX can still build its own network, so the report does not show a direct change for Verizon.

  3. Oct 21, 2026, 11:19 AM ET · Market

    Structured Obligations Corp says it will pay out money to holders of Select Notes Trust LT 2003-4.

    Neutral

    The trust report lists $0 in payments from a Verizon Maryland bond during this period. It does not report a change in Verizon's business, so it does not change the picture for the company.

  4. Oct 21, 2026, 11:17 AM ET · Market

    Structured Obligations Corp shares news about payments to Select Notes Trust LT 2003-5 holders.

    Neutral

    Verizon Global Funding's listed bond had $0 in payments to the trust during this period. The trust paid certificate holders using advances, but the report does not describe a change in Verizon's business.

  5. Oct 15, 2026, 2:32 PM ET · Market

    Ericsson's stock is jumping up on Thursday.

    Neutral

    Verizon took part in Ericsson's first pre-standard 6G field call at a commercial site. The test is still checking performance, and the story reports no Verizon sales or business results from it.

  6. Oct 14, 2026, 5:10 AM ET · Market

    Deutsche Telekom's boss says Elon Musk needs to have as many antennas as T-Mobile's 85,000 for Starlink Mobile to succeed.

    Neutral

    SpaceX's planned phone service could bring more wireless competition, but the story reports no change to Verizon's service, customers, or sales. It does not establish a change in Verizon's business outlook.

  7. Oct 9, 2026, 9:46 AM ET · Market

    SpaceX is targeting telecom companies, causing big drops in AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile's stock prices.

    Bad for VZ

    Verizon faces a possible new wireless rival that could offer lower prices and different features. The analyst says a smaller fourth player still hurts the three current carriers, though SpaceX's initial target is about 2% of the U.S. population.

  8. Oct 9, 2026, 9:05 AM ET · Market

    Elon Musk claims SpaceX could expand beyond Earth, which might raise your phone bill.

    Bad for VZ

    SpaceX's planned phone service could make it harder for Verizon to keep customers or current prices. The service is not proven yet, and Verizon already has ground networks and customer relationships.

  9. Oct 9, 2026, 7:32 AM ET · Market

    Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile stocks drop as SpaceX plans to grow its wireless services.

    Bad for VZ

    SpaceX bought nationwide wireless spectrum and plans to pursue carrier customers, raising a new threat for Verizon. Verizon’s shared satellite venture is a counterpoint, but competition concerns dominate.

  10. Oct 8, 2026, 5:56 PM ET · Market

    Elon Musk's SpaceX lands a huge deal, causing AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile stocks to drop.

    Bad for VZ

    Starlink's plan to offer mobile service could give Verizon a new rival for customers. FCC approval is still pending, so that service is not yet in place.

  11. Oct 8, 2026, 5:14 PM ET · Market

    On Thursday evening, 12 communication services stocks saw big changes in their prices.

    Neutral

    Verizon shares fell 6.59%. The story reports no change to the company's business, so its outlook is unchanged.

  12. Sep 30, 2026, 10:08 AM ET · Market

    Why is AST SpaceMobile's stock going up on Wednesday?

    Neutral

    Verizon is named as one of AST SpaceMobile's existing carrier partners, but the story reports no new agreement or change to Verizon's business. It does not change Verizon's business outlook.

  13. Sep 29, 2026, 4:24 PM ET · Market

    Verizon has new directors and officers, including Charles Phillips starting September 25, 2026.

    Neutral

    Verizon elected Charles Phillips to its board and will pay him under its non-employee director program. The filing reports no business change, so it does not alter Verizon's outlook.

  14. Sep 29, 2026, 1:29 PM ET · Market

    Corning scored a $3 billion deal with AT&T to provide fiber for their network.

    Neutral

    Verizon’s earlier fiber purchase supports its broadband and data-center network plans, but this story reports no new financial result or forecast for Verizon. It does not change the outlook for Verizon.

  15. Sep 29, 2026, 3:14 AM ET · Market

    Alexandr Wang says Meta's Muse is great for solving common neighborhood issues: 'Really cool example.

    Neutral

    Verizon received one cleanup request through its website and was to contact the user within 24–72 hours. One ticket and no company comment do not show a change to Verizon's business outlook.

  16. Sep 22, 2026, 6:12 PM ET · Market

    Verizon ABS II LLC has signed an important agreement to issue about $1 billion in asset-backed notes.

    Neutral

    Verizon’s trust issued about $1,000,000,000 in asset-backed notes; this routine securitization leaves Verizon unchanged (Neutral).

  17. Sep 22, 2026, 4:55 PM ET · Market

    Verizon Master Trust signs an important agreement to issue about $1 billion in asset-backed notes.

    Neutral

    Verizon's Master Trust issued $1,000,000,000 of notes and filed the paperwork. I view this as neutral for Verizon.

  18. Sep 22, 2026, 4:41 PM ET · Market

    Verizon ABS II LLC says it hired lawyers for its registration statement.

    Neutral

    Verizon ABS II LLC filed counsel and legal opinions for a Form SF-3; this legal step alone does not change the company's business picture.

  19. Sep 22, 2026, 4:40 PM ET · Market

    Verizon Master Trust says it hired lawyers for some important paperwork.

    Neutral

    Verizon filed an 8-K about counsel and a Form SF-3 registration for its ABS trust; this routine paperwork does not change how we read Verizon today.

  20. Sep 22, 2026, 12:14 PM ET · Market

    Structured Obligations Corp shares news about payments to Select Notes Trust LT 2003-3 holders.

    Neutral

    The trustee notice names Verizon Maryland's security among underlying instruments but provides only routine payment detail and no change to Verizon's outlook.

  21. Sep 22, 2026, 12:11 PM ET · Market

    Structured Obligations Corp Long Term Certificates Series 2003-5 shared news about payments to certificate holders.

    Bad for VZ

    Verizon Global Funding's 7.75% bond shows $0.00 paid in the period, meaning the trust did not receive any payment on that security this interest period.

  22. Sep 22, 2026, 12:01 PM ET · Market

    Structured Obligations Corp says it will pay out money to holders of Select Notes Trust LT 2003-4.

    Neutral

    Verizon Maryland is listed with no payment recorded for the period; this trustee notice is administrative and does not change Verizon's outlook.

  23. Sep 22, 2026, 1:29 AM ET · Market

    The FAA fixed a telecom problem that delayed or canceled almost 7,000 flights, and Northeast airports are back to normal.

    Neutral

    A severed telecom line disrupted Northeast flights; investigators are examining whether Verizon mis-marked the site. Repairs restored service, so this does not change Verizon's outlook.

  24. Sep 11, 2026, 4:26 PM ET · Market

    Chances of an interest rate increase soar to 90% as high diesel prices push up inflation.

    Good for VZ

    Verizon agreed to take more than 80 million miles of optical fiber from Corning, which underwrites its broadband and AI backbone plans.

  25. Sep 8, 2026, 2:04 PM ET · Market

    Lumentum's stock is jumping up on Tuesday after big news from Verizon and Corning.

    Good for VZ

    Verizon announced a large fiber purchase to build a national backbone for consumer broadband and AI infrastructure, supporting its network expansion plans.