This Top-Tier Dividend Stock Just Crushed Earnings

American Tower beat estimates across the board in the second quarter.American Tower (AMT 0.57%) plays a critical role in the telecom industry. The company owns more than 200,000 communications sites globally, including cell towers that enable wireless carriers to extend the reach of their networks.Some wireless carriers operate their own towers, as well, but it's becoming less common. Verizon, for example, is reportedly exploring a sale of thousands of U.S. towers in a deal that could raise $3 billion. The ...