Key Points AT&T could lower its borrowing costs if the Fed cuts rates. Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield should be more attractive to bond investors in a lower-rate environment. D.R. Horton should be a big winner if a Fed rate cut leads to lower mortgage rates. 10 stocks we like better than D.R. Horton › Today's the day (assuming you're reading this on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025). The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to announce a lower federal funds rate at the conclus ...

Good morning. Verizon sees AI not just as a tool to boost efficiency but as a potential new revenue engine.I recently spoke with Verizon CFO Tony Skiadas, who discussed how the company is working to repurpose parts of its wireline network to support AI workloads and what that could mean for Verizon’s future.Reimagining wireline for AISkiadas explained that Verizon (No. 30 on the Fortune 500) is testing ways to leverage its existing central offices—facilities largely freed up as copper networks are replaced ...

Group 1: NextEra Energy (NEE) - NextEra Energy is a large U.S. utility and clean energy company, operating a regulated utility business (Florida Power & Light) and a fast-growing renewable energy & storage business (NextEra Energy Resources) [3] - Wall Street rates NEE stock as a "Moderate Buy," with 12 out of 21 analysts rating it a "Strong Buy," and an average target price of $82.17, indicating a 15.6% upside potential [1] - The company has a strong dividend yield of 3.1% and a low payout ratio of 56.9%, allowing for a commitment to growing dividends at approximately 10% annually through at least 2026 [2] Group 2: Verizon Communications (VZ) - Verizon is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the U.S., providing wireless services, broadband, fiber, and other network services [6] - Wall Street rates VZ stock as a "Moderate Buy," with 9 out of 29 analysts rating it a "Strong Buy," and an average target price of $48.43, suggesting a 10.9% upside potential [4] - The company offers a high dividend yield of 6.3% and maintains a healthy payout ratio of 56.7%, with expected free cash flow between $19.5 billion and $20.5 billion in 2025 to support dividend payments [5] Group 3: AbbVie (ABBV) - AbbVie is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., focusing on immunology, oncology, and other therapeutic areas, with a history of revenue from drugs like Humira [8] - Wall Street rates ABBV stock as a "Moderate Buy," with 16 out of 29 analysts rating it a "Strong Buy," and an average target price of $216.58, indicating a 2.3% upside potential [10] - The company offers a dividend yield of 2.9% and has a payout ratio of 46%, with a 53-year history of raising its dividend, making it a Dividend King [9] Group 4: Pfizer (PFE) - Pfizer develops and sells vaccines and therapeutics across various disease areas, focusing on expanding its non-Covid product range [11] - Wall Street rates PFE stock as a "Moderate Buy," with 6 out of 23 analysts rating it a "Strong Buy," and an average target price of $27.90, suggesting a 13.5% upside potential [13] - The company offers a dividend yield of 6.9% and has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a forward payout ratio of 54.6% [12] Group 5: AT&T (T) - AT&T is a major player in U.S. telecommunications, focusing on core telecom operations after restructuring by selling off non-core assets [14] - Wall Street rates T stock as a "Moderate Buy," with 17 out of 29 analysts rating it a "Strong Buy," and an average target price of $30.47, indicating a 4.4% upside potential [16] - The company offers a dividend yield of 3.8% and has a low payout ratio of 49.9%, with projected free cash flow of around $16 billion in 2025, supporting its dividend payments [15]

Group 1: SL Green Realty Corp - SL Green Realty Corp is viewed as a strong pick in the REIT sector, offering both yield and growth potential despite a 6.5% decline over the past year [1][2] - The company is expected to achieve a return of 6% to 9% over the next 18 months, with potential for double-digit returns beyond that period [3][4] - Strategic acquisitions of high-quality properties in New York City are seen as key growth drivers for the company [5][6] Group 2: AT&T - AT&T has shown a year-to-date performance increase of approximately 30%, acting like a growth tech stock while also providing a dividend yield over 6% [13][14] - The stock is anticipated to deliver double-digit growth over the next 18 months, with some near-term resistance expected [15][16] - Historical performance indicates that AT&T has provided positive returns over the long term, despite periods of volatility [16][17] Group 3: Philip Morris International - Philip Morris International is recognized for its growth potential and solid dividend offerings, with expectations of an 8% to 12% return over the next 18 months [26][29] - The company is considered a good addition to a diversified portfolio, particularly due to its international reach and growth opportunities [25][26] - Insider selling has been noted, but this is viewed as a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to accumulate shares [27][28]

Market Overview - The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced a decline following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on Israel's need for self-sufficiency, which overshadowed previous gains. The Tel Aviv 35 Index decreased by 0.27% to 3,058.22 points, the Tel Aviv 125 Index fell by 0.55% to 3,114.92 points, and the BlueTech Global Index dropped by 0.50% to 560.02 points. The All Bond corporate bond index also fell by 0.12% to 411.38 points. Total turnover in equities was NIS 2.80 billion and in bonds was NIS 3.83 billion [1]. Currency Exchange Rates - In the foreign exchange market, the shekel-dollar rate increased by 0.421% to NIS 3.341/$, while the shekel-euro rate rose by 0.522% to NIS 3.927/€ [2]. Company Performances - Bank Hapoalim led the market with a slight increase of 0.05% and the highest trading turnover. Mizrahi Tefahot Bank rose by 0.62%. Nova Ltd. recorded the largest gain on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, rising by 2.61%. Camtek increased by 1.44%, Bezeq Israel Telecommunications Company rose by 1.16%, and Ormat Technologies saw a rise of 1.56% [3]. Declines in Company Stocks - Clal Insurance Enterprise Holdings experienced the largest decline on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, falling by 3.97%. Phoenix Financial dropped by 3.22%. Other notable declines included Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, which fell by 1.68%, Elbit Systems decreased by 0.54%, and Delek Group saw a decline of 2.09% [4].

After a cautious start, European are up in positive territory Monday afternoon with investors picking up stocks amid hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Bank of England, which is scheduled to announce its monetary policy on Thursday, is widely expected to hold rates steady. The Bank of Japan's policy announcement is also due this week.The pan European Stoxx 600 was up 0.43% a little while ago. Germany's DAX was up 0.15%, and France's CAC 40 was gaining 1.1%, while the U.K.'s FTSE 1 ...

Verizon Communications Inc (Symbol: VZ) has been named as the ''Top Dividend Stock of the Dow'', according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among the components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, VZ shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics. For example, the recent VZ share price of $43.97 represents a price-to-book ratio of 1.8 and an annual dividend yield of 6.3% — by comparison, the average divi ...

Core Insights - Five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) List, indicating strong potential for investment Group 1: Company Earnings Estimates - Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) has seen a 42.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Stride (LRN) has experienced a 10.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - BorgWarner (BWA) has reported an 8.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - KT (KT) has seen a 5.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [4] - Embecta Corp. (EMBC) has experienced a 4.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [4]

Sunil Bharti Mittal became BT’s largest shareholder after taking a 24.5pc stake a year ago - Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg Indian telecoms billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal has ramped up pressure on BT by taking a seat on the company’s board. Mr Mittal, who became BT’s largest shareholder after taking a 24.5pc stake just over a year ago, has joined the board as a non-independent, non-executive director. Gopal Vittal, vice chairman and managing director of Mr Mittal’s company Bharti Airtel, will also take a sea ...

UK telecom giant BT Group plc on Monday appointed Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal and a Bharti Airtel Ltd. executive on its board.Mittal and Gopal Vittal, vice chairman and managing director of Bharti Airtel, will join the board of BT Group as non-independent non-executive directors, the company said in a statement.They will join the board as per the terms of a deal signed last year through which a Bharti Enterprises Ltd. subsidiary acquired a 24.5% stake in BT Group for an estimated $4 billion.Mitta ...