Better Buy: Philip Morris International Inc vs. Verizon

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are usually considered slow-growth income plays for conservative investors. PMI is the second largest publicly traded tobacco company in the world, and Verizon is the top wireless service provider and second largest wireline service provider in the United States.

Those wide moats keep many potential rivals at bay, and both stocks pay solid dividends. But is one of these stocks a better buy at current prices? Let's examine their growth rates, valuations, and potential headwinds to find out.

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