It might be prudent to make a point of collecting a little more cash in the near future, and worry a little less about growth.Does the prospect of economic uncertainty have you rethinking your portfolio? Perhaps you'd like to collect a little more cash while the economic headwinds are blowing? It's not an unreasonable concern. Plenty of other investors are already thinking more defensively than they've felt they needed to in a while.To this end, here's a closer look at five high-yielding dividend stocks to ...

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Company Overview - AST SpaceMobile is developing a satellite network to provide broadband connections for regular cellphones globally, with a focus on the United States, Europe, and Japan [2][4] - The company is partnering with major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon to offer its services, which will include monthly subscriptions and temporary options for users [4] Financial Aspects - AST SpaceMobile has secured a $100 million loan backed by its satellite projects, indicating improved financial prospects as the service nears launch [5] - The stock price has increased over 500% in the past three years and more than 250% in the last year, reflecting investor enthusiasm [7] - The price-to-sales ratio is currently over 1,000, suggesting that Wall Street anticipates significant future revenue despite the company's early-stage development [9] Investment Considerations - The company's current financial metrics, such as the price-to-earnings ratio, are not meaningful due to ongoing losses and expected long-term capital expenditures [8] - Investors are faced with uncertainty regarding the company's future potential, making it a challenging investment decision [10] - Conservative investors may find the current valuation excessive, while value investors are advised to be cautious given the company's untested status [11]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. markets have experienced volatility, but dividend-paying stocks can provide substantial passive income even during market fluctuations [1] Group 1: Verizon Communications - Verizon offers a sustainable 6.5% dividend yield, translating to $2.71 annually per share, and has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years [5][6] - The company reported its highest-ever quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $12.6 billion in Q1 2025, with free cash flow of $3.6 billion and a dividend payout ratio of 64.2%, indicating strong earnings to cover dividends [6] - Verizon's convergence strategy has reduced customer churn by 40% to 50%, leading to predictable cash flows [7] - In Q1, Verizon added 339,000 broadband customers and 308,000 fixed wireless customers, aiming for 100 million premises with fiber and fixed wireless access [8] - The adjacent services business is expected to reach a $2 billion annual run rate by the end of 2025, with management guiding for 2% to 3.5% adjusted EBITDA growth [9] - Verizon is positioned as a smart buy for investors seeking passive income from high-quality companies [10] Group 2: AT&T - AT&T offers a solid 4.1% yield, translating to $1.11 per share annually, with a 68.1% dividend payout ratio, allowing for potential dividend increases [11] - The company reduced its net debt by $32 billion since 2020, ending Q1 2025 with a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.63 [12] - AT&T's revenues increased by 2% to $30.6 billion in Q1, with net income rising 23.6% year over year to $4.7 billion [12] - The company operates the largest fiber network in the U.S., expecting to reach 30 million fiber locations by mid-2025 and 50 million by 2029, driving strong customer growth [13] - Bundling services has created stickier customer relationships, making AT&T an appealing pick for income investors seeking defensive dividend growth [14] Group 3: AbbVie - AbbVie offers a 3.52% yield with an annual payout of $6.56 per share and has a history of increasing dividends for 53 consecutive years [15] - Despite losing patent protection for Humira, AbbVie has diversified its portfolio and reduced reliance on the drug, with next-generation drugs generating $5.1 billion, a 65% year-over-year increase [17] - The company is focusing on strategic investments, including a $350 million obesity partnership and a $2.1 billion acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics, positioning itself in high-growth areas [18] - Recent IPR&D and milestone expenses have negatively impacted second-quarter earnings guidance, but these deals may drive long-term growth [19]

Optiva is in negotiations with its existing noteholders and certain third parties regarding a potential transaction that would result in the exchange of Optiva's outstanding notes for a combination of shares and new notes of a proforma merged strategic third party (a "Potential Transaction").Optiva will continue operating its business as usual, fulfilling all ongoing commitments to customers, employees, and suppliers.Based on the proposals received to date, Optiva’s common shareholders are expected to recei ...

TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers” or the “Company”) (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding notes of each series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”), up to a maximum of US$1,250,000,000 aggregate Total Consideration (as defined below). Subject to the Consideration Cap Condition (as defined below), the series ...

TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers” or the “Company”) (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding notes of each series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”), up to a maximum of US$1,250,000,000 aggregate Total Consideration (as defined below). Subject to the Consideration Cap Condition (as defined below), the series ...

Core Viewpoint - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. has granted stock options to its officers as part of their annual remuneration package, with options for 200,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.93 per share, reflecting the closing price on July 17, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is a leading global designer, developer, and manufacturer of mobile satellite-based antenna systems, known for its proprietary auto-acquisition controller technology that enables rapid satellite pointing [4][5]. - The company has sold over 11,000 antenna systems across more than 100 countries, serving various vertical markets including Oil and Gas, Military Communications, Disaster Management, and Telemedicine [5]. Product Development - C-COM is in the final stages of testing a Ka-band electronically steerable modular flat panel phased array antenna, aimed at providing low-cost, high-throughput mobility applications over satellite [6]. - The company is also developing an Analog Beamforming Integrated Circuit, which is currently in the testing phase and is expected to reduce costs and improve performance for its ESA antennas [6].

On July 15, 2025, Brian Anderson (SVP, Legal, GC and Corp. Sec.) reported selling 5,601 shares of Belden (BDC -1.43%), as disclosed in a Form 4 filing dated July 15, 2025, with a total transaction value of approximately $689,000 as of July 11, 2025, leaving a post-transaction holding of 45,135 shares.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares Traded5,601Transaction Value$689,203Post-Transaction Shares45,135Post-Transaction Value$5.55 millionYTD Performance14.5%Key questionsWhat proportion of total ownership does ...

Key Takeaways TMUS is expected to report Q2 revenue growth, driven by postpaid service traction and 5G expansion. New fiber and prepaid plans with speed, price guarantees and added perks were launched during the quarter. TMUS completed a $2B 5G expansion in Florida and acquired Lumos to scale fiber access in the Country.T-Mobile, US, Inc. (TMUS) is set to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 23, after the closing bell. In the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 10.8 ...