Vodafone: just another utility stock?
Is the future bright? Well, it's probably not Orange but it is doubtful whether the future for Vodafone is bright enough to make up for a near-halving of the share price over the last five years.
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A glance at some of the day's highlights from the Proactive Investors newswire
BATM Advanced Communications starts delivery of two new COVID-19 tests, with Italian Olympic Committee as a client
"We expect this technology enabling precise diagnoses using saliva samples to be applied to diseases beyond COVID-19"
Vodafone forecasts profit pick up as revenues start to turn
There was an 0.8% rise in the fourth quarter which was ahead of market forecasts
AT&T to merge with Discovery as content consolidation continues for broadcasters
In the sector content IP owners are increasingly combining assets to drive 'direct-to-consumer' streaming platforms such as HBO Max, Disney+ and Peacock.
BT puts itself on a high fibre diet
Has BT turned a corner? A more sensible dividend policy, a willingness to seek partners in its Openreach business and progress on the pension deficit are all causes for optimism.
BT Group extends exclusive Premier League rights as deal looms for sports broadcast unit
An announcement from the Premier League coincided with BT Group's results for 2020
BT 'pivoting to consistent and predictable growth after profits are hit by the pandemic
Revenues and profits were down but BT said it put in a "strong operational performance" during the COVID-19 pandemic
BT to pick up the pace of fast broadband connections after latest pension deficit agreement
The new pension deficit reduction plan keeps the group on course to wipe out the shortfall by 2030 and appears to have freed up cash to step up the fibre to the premises rollout
BT Group, Burberry, and Greggs are key names in Thursday’s diary
It is set to be an active day of company reporting with BT, Burberry and Greggs among the highlights.
BT Group shares have 'little reason to outperform' further, says Deutsche Bank
The analysts see “limited evidence of interest” for a BT Sport sale
Vodafone added to Goldman Sachs's "conviction buy" list
GS’s 12-month price target for Vodafone is 195p. The shares currently trade at 140.66p, down 1.2% on the day.
JP Morgan shines light on why private equity is looking at BT and other telcos
Fibre is likely to lead to lower maintenance costs as more of the network is converted
Yahoo is to be spun-out of Verizon via US$5bn private equity deal
“We are thrilled to help unlock the tremendous potential of Yahoo and its unparalleled collection of brands,” said Reed Rayman of Apollo Funds.
If BT Group deals in a streamer it would upend the sports broadcasting landscape
The likes of DAZN, Amazon, Disney and ITV have been linked to talks, whichever lands a deal may massively disrupt pay-TV sports broadcasting.
BT Group confirms talks about selling sports broadcast unit
DAZN, Amazon, and Disney are among the names linked to a possible deal.
Vuzix says Verizon's video conferencing platform, BlueJeans now supported by M4 smart glasses
BlueJeans is now available to run hands-free on the Vuzix M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses.
Vodafone mobile platform to manage COVID-19 vaccine rollout in up to 55 African countries
mVaccination has already been used in South Africa to register 279,000 inoculations of health workers
BT upgraded as JP Morgan sees Openreach driving recovery
If BT can convince investors of the opportunity in fibre, the shares will get a rerating
UK competition authority provisionally clears £31.4bn merger of Virgin Media and O2
The joint venture plans to invest £10bn in the UK over the next five years and is expected to provide some strong competition to BT