Verizon Shares Up 4.6% After Earnings But Growth Is Concerning
Verizon's Q3 revenue missed expectations, EPS edged up due to buybacks and tax benefits, free cash flowed strongly but core revenue growth remains stalled.
Alphabet boosts dividend and plans new share buyback, reassuring investors amid antitrust, AI worries
Alphabet's strong Q1 results exceeded expectations with robust ad growth, and a dividend increase, despite ongoing legal challenges and economic uncertainties.