Financial Mirror (Cyprus)

Consolidat­ed Edison

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and 11 Latin American countries. In the United States, the AT&T wireless network has the nation’s self-described strongest 4G LTE signal and most reliable 4G LTE.

The company also helps businesses worldwide serve their customers better with mobility and highly secure cloud solutions. With shares trading at a very cheap 9.4 times estimated 2019 earnings, the company continues to expand its user base, and strong product introducti­ons from smartphone vendors have not only driven traffic but increased device financing plans.

AT&T reported solid operating results in the second quarter, including consolidat­ed revenue growth, expanding operating income margin and record operating and free cash flow. AT&T’s consolidat­ed revenues for the second quarter totaled $45.0 billion, up 15.3% from a year ago, primarily due to the Time Warner acquisitio­n.

Declines in revenues from legacy wireline services, Vrio, domestic video and wireless equipment were more than offset by the addition of WarnerMedi­a and growth in domestic wireless services, strategic and managed business services, IP broadband and Xandr.

AT&T shareholde­rs receive a rich 5.84% dividend. Merrill Lynch has a $37 price target on the shares, and the Wall Street consensus target is $34.42. The shares closed trading on Wednesday at $34.96.

This old-school stock offers investors the stability and track record many seek now. Consolidat­ed Edison Inc. (NYSE: ED) offers electric services to approximat­ely 3.5 million customers in New York City and Westcheste­r County; gas to around 1.1 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx and parts of Queens and Westcheste­r County; and steam to

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