Better Buy: General Electric vs. Verizon
Sometimes comparing two very different companies leads to a better understanding of the investment case for one stock or the other. In this case, looking at telecommunications company Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and industrial conglomerate General Electric (NYSE: GE) helps to better define the investment case for both stocks. Here's why.
Verizon's 4.2% dividend yield is eye-catching enough, but in a world of low interest rates, it's positively grabbing investors' attention. If you are just looking for a good, reliable dividend, Verizon might well fit the bill. That said, many investors will be concerned by the lack of growth in revenue and earnings with the stock.
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