Why Verizon Stock Was Wilting on Wednesday

It's allegedly in advanced talks to acquire a sizable peer.Is Verizon Communications (VZ -3.60%) about to open its wallet for a massive new acquisition?That was the scuttlebutt on the stock market Wednesday, and on potential news that the incumbent telecom might spend a pretty penny for a deal, investors traded out of its shares. In late-session trading Verizon's price was down by nearly 4%, a more dramatic slide than the 0.4% sag of the S&P 500 index at the point.A potential deal that could easily top $10 ...