SpaceX's New Deal with Qualcomm Aims to Take on Mobile Carriers. History Says It's Going to Be an Uphill Battle.

SpaceX announced a partnership with Qualcomm to launch Starlink Mobile, a new cellular carrier service to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. While history suggests this is a difficult challenge—as previous fourth carriers like Boost Mobile failed—SpaceX has advantages including an established 13.6 million Starlink subscriber base, potential acquisition of Boost Mobile, and proven ability to scale internet services profitably.

11/12/2026, 10:21 AM • The Motley Fool

SDY Just Hit A New Record High -- Up 8.2% Since Oct. 12. Should You Buy This Dividend ETF?

The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) has reached a new record high, gaining 8.8% in the past month. The fund holds 154 high-yield dividend stocks with a 2.35% SEC yield and may offer protection against tech stock volatility and market downturns. However, SDY has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years, delivering 7.3% annualized returns versus the S&P 500's higher returns.

11/12/2026, 5:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Nokia vs. Verizon: Which Telecommunications Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares Nokia and Verizon as telecommunications investments for 2027. Nokia provides network infrastructure and software with lean finances (0.2x debt-to-equity) but faces cyclical spending risks. Verizon generates massive cash flows ($19.7B free cash flow) and offers a 6%+ dividend with 20 consecutive years of increases, but carries heavy debt (1.9x debt-to-equity). The analyst recommends Verizon for 2027 due to its superior valuation multiples, robust dividend, and established cash generation, despite Nokia's potential upside from AI-RAN technology.

11/11/2026, 11:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Why AT&T Stock Slumped in October

AT&T's stock fell over 14% in October despite beating third-quarter earnings estimates, primarily due to investor concerns about SpaceX's aggressive expansion into the consumer telecom market. SpaceX acquired wireless spectrum, secured FCC approval for its Gen2 satellite constellation, and reportedly plans to establish 80,000 cell sites across the U.S., positioning itself as a potential nationwide wireless carrier that could threaten incumbent telecom providers.

11/08/2026, 2:26 AM • The Motley Fool

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Investors Can Safely Buy and Hold for Decades

The article recommends three high-yielding dividend stocks suitable for long-term holding: Clorox (CLX) with a 5.7% forward dividend yield and a 49-year streak of annual increases, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) offering 5.4% yield with expected 5-9% annual dividend growth, and Verizon Communications (VZ) providing a 6.3% yield with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The author suggests shifting portfolio focus toward reliable cash flow and dividend growth rather than capital appreciation.

11/05/2026, 6:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Verizon's CEO Has a Warning for SpaceX and Its Mobile Plans

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman warns that SpaceX's Starlink will face significant challenges entering the mobile market, requiring hundreds of billions in terrestrial network investment over several years. Schulman pledges Verizon will compete 'ferociously' to protect market share. Despite investor concerns about SpaceX competition, Verizon posted strong Q3 earnings with record postpaid phone additions and trades at a cheap valuation with a 6.3% dividend yield.

11/02/2026, 1:54 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Did SpaceX Stock Just Pop?

SpaceX stock surged 4.3% after reports that Elon Musk's company is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network to enter the $235 billion wireless market. After being rejected by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, SpaceX is pursuing a 'back door' strategy through Boost Mobile, which itself leases network access from AT&T and T-Mobile. This move follows SpaceX's recent FCC approval for 15,000 direct-to-cell satellites and $8 billion spectrum license acquisition, positioning Starlink as a potential fourth major U.S. mobile carrier.

11/02/2026, 11:45 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Space Stocks Down More Than 50% That Could Be the Best Buys of Q4

AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab, both down over 60% from their peaks, are presented as potential Q4 buying opportunities in the space sector. AST SpaceMobile plans to launch initial satellite coverage in five countries by year-end with partnerships across 60+ mobile operators, while Rocket Lab has demonstrated strong revenue growth ($234M in Q2, up 62% YoY) and a record $2.4B backlog. Both face execution risks, though Rocket Lab offers a more established business model compared to AST's pre-commercial stage.

11/01/2026, 9:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Here's Where Corning Stock Will Trade in 2030

Corning's stock has dropped 50% from its 52-week high but the business is strengthening, with Q3 adjusted EPS growing 36% year-over-year and core sales up 19%. The company plans to double sales to $40 billion by 2030. Analyst Daniel Sparks predicts the stock will trade around $187 by 2030, implying ~9% annual returns, assuming $7.50 EPS and a 25x P/E multiple. While growth is solid, the valuation multiple compression as the company matures limits upside potential.

10/30/2026, 9:23 PM • The Motley Fool

Is AT&T Stock a Great Dividend Investment or a Value Trap?

AT&T stock has fallen 16% this year amid investor concerns about SpaceX's Starlink potentially disrupting the telecom sector. However, analysts suggest the threat may be overstated, as Starlink could take years to become a major competitor and would require hundreds of billions in investment. AT&T posted strong Q3 results with 5.3% revenue growth, and the stock now trades at a low valuation with a 5.3% dividend yield, presenting potential value for dividend investors.

10/27/2026, 4:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Verizon: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Verizon reported strong Q3 2026 results with 406,000 net postpaid phone subscriber additions while reducing acquisition costs by 41% year-over-year. The company secured $4 billion in infrastructure contracts with cloud providers, including a $2 billion dark fiber agreement with Amazon Web Services. Verizon is deploying millimeter wave spectrum to offer 1-gigabit Fixed Wireless Access broadband in metro areas, enabling high-speed coverage expansion without expensive fiber infrastructure costs.

10/26/2026, 4:53 PM • The Motley Fool

Verizon's Turnaround Is Gaining Momentum. Is This 6.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock a Buy?

Verizon is experiencing accelerating growth with strong Q3 results, adding 406,000 postpaid phone customers (820% YoY increase) and raising full-year guidance for the third consecutive quarter. Trading at 8.5x earnings with a 6.5% dividend yield, the stock appears undervalued. New AI infrastructure partnerships with Amazon and Google provide additional growth drivers. The analyst rates it a buy, projecting roughly 10% annualized returns, though risks include potential competition from SpaceX.

10/26/2026, 4:00 PM • The Motley Fool

3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for investors with $1,000: Bristol Myers Squibb (4% yield, 17-year dividend growth streak), Enterprise Products Partners (6.1% yield, 28-year distribution increase streak), and Verizon Communications (6.3% yield, 20-year dividend growth streak). All three stocks offer yields significantly above the S&P 500's ~1% yield and demonstrate strong dividend sustainability through low payout ratios and solid cash flow generation.

10/26/2026, 4:44 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Q3 Sales Rose 161% in Q3. Here's What Starlink, Starship, and AI Results Reveal About the Stock.

SpaceX exceeded Q3 expectations with $14.58 billion in revenue and $0.35 diluted EPS. Starlink showed strong growth with improved ARPU at $69/month, while the AI/Super Intelligence segment surged to $7.6 billion in revenue. Starship development progressed with planned November flight tests. However, accelerating capex ($35-40 billion expected in Q4) raises questions about future shareholder returns.

10/23/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Oct. 23: AT&T Slides on SpaceX Cell-Site Talks

AT&T stock plunged 7.96% after Bloomberg reported SpaceX is negotiating access to approximately 80,000 cell sites to build a fourth nationwide wireless network. The news reignited carrier competition concerns, pressuring the entire wireless sector. Despite AT&T beating earnings estimates and raising 2026 guidance on October 21, investor focus shifted to competitive threats from SpaceX's potential entry into the market with satellite-supplemented terrestrial coverage.

10/23/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool