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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:55:00 GMT

Dismal economic events have culminated in drastic declines of market valuation among companies in nearly every industry/sector, including impacts to telecom industry performance.? Capital spending constraints among carriers, and limited funds available to sustain (grow) telecom services over the next six- to twelve-months, may be outcomes of credit markets remaining restricted and overall GDP growth remaining tepid or even retracting. Telecom carriers often resort to credit markets for funding capital projects, while telecom equipment companies conventionally use equity share offerings in lieu of debt instruments. The outcome has been a disappointment, regardless of the selected financing mechanism. As a result of weakening macroeconomic indicators, telecom carriers' capital expenditures remain limited in 2008 and early 2009.? There has been more selectivity on technology choices and leveraging cost-savings synergies, such as streamlining purchasing[More...]

TDS Priced Near Fair Value - Analyst Blog

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:47:00 GMT

We maintain our Hold recommendation for Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (TDS), following the release of recent quarterly results. Although the management has reduced its 2008 outlook for revenue and subscriber additions, it continues with share repurchase initiatives. TDS is focusing on improving profitability through network technology upgrades, strengthening its brand image and expansion of network coverage through acquisitions. Although recent quarterly results were above of our expectations, we are not yet convinced that the company can sustain the earnings momentum in future reporting periods, principally due to higher expenses for wireless infrastructure upgrades and promotional campaigns. TDS is trading at 9.1x estimated earnings for 2008, which is at a discount to both the S&P 500 and the industry group[More...]

Shorting Telecom

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:38:00 GMT

After steady selling through most of the day today, a broader selection of charts look good for short sales. Running through sectors, I was struck by the number of setups in the telecommunications and wireless sectors. In each case we have a rally off of the low that failed at significant resistance. The consistency of the pattern suggests that sector stocks will have trouble moving higher from this level. - MBT moved lower today on high volume, and has resistance in the 50.00 area. [More...]

Analyst Comments: Allianz, TDS, Comstock, Rio Tinto, OPNET

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Allianz Aktiengesell (AZ) is the largest insurer in Germany with a market share of 18% of the property and casualty insurance in that country and is a leader in Europe. The company has over 60 million customers and a presence in more than 70 countries.[More...]

Modest and Steady for U.S. Cellular

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:24:05 GMT

United States Cellular Corp. (USM) is the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S. and the largest subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS). Although competition has intensified following recent consolidation in the wireless industry, U.S. Cellular's high service standards have...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Mitsubishi UFJ Finc'l, AAR Corporation, Oxford Industries, Infosys Technologies, U.S. Cellular

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:07:23 GMT

We are continuing our Buy on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. or MUFG (MTU), as well as our $12.50 target price. MUFG is expected to report fiscal full-year (March 31) results in late May. We are maintaining our fiscal year EPADS estimates at $0.50 fo[More...]

Analyst Comments: U.S. Cellular, Shanghai Petrochemical, Benchmark Electronics, DST Systems,

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:55:29 GMT

An update has just come out today on U.S. Cellular (USM), in which senior telecom industry analyst David Weissman, CFA is restating his Hold rating on the company. We excerpted the following details:'U.S. Cellular is the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S. and the largest subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDI). Although the competitive environment has intensified following recent consolidation in the wireless industry, U.S. Cellular's...[More...]

Strength in Telecom Expected

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:16:30 GMT

As we head into the heart of second quarter [Q2] earnings season, we asked a few questions of senior telecom analyst David Weissman, CFA about what kinds of results he is expecting, whether MA will continue to play a big role and what his forecast is for the remainder of 2007. What are you expecting in terms of Q2 earnings? We are expecting improved earnings from most of the telecom carriers and equipment manufacturers for the first half of 2007, and that includes the upcoming quarterly forecast. We continue to see revenue and earnings strength in the mobile/cellular carrier segment, along with equipment manufacturers providing infrastructure that enable related voice and data for wireless services. It should come as no surprise that the overall stock performance in this sector has been correlated to cellular subscriber growth, especially overseas. We have witnessed the strongest returns among wireless carrier[More...]

Students Find New Way to Learn

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Sep. 27--Angela Williams ultimate goal is to inspire students to love reading.
The Richlands Primary School first grade teacher is seeing results in her students through her "I Hear You" project.
She believed the key was portable CD players in the classroom so she submitted her project idea to DonorsChoose.org last year.

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TDS Priced Near Fair Value - Analyst Blog

Shorting Telecom

Analyst Comments: Allianz, TDS, Comstock, Rio Tinto, OPNET

Modest and Steady for U.S. Cellular

Analyst Comments: Mitsubishi UFJ Finc'l, AAR Corporation, Oxford Industries, Infosys Technologies, U.S. Cellular

Analyst Comments: U.S. Cellular, Shanghai Petrochemical, Benchmark Electronics, DST Systems,

Strength in Telecom Expected

Students Find New Way to Learn

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US Cellular Q4 Revenue Up 2%, Reports Loss

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Enhanced 911 Now in Most of State

U.S. Cellular Reports Second Quarter Results

TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Second Quarter Operating Results Conference Call

U.S. Cellular Reports Second Quarter Customer Results

TDS and U.S. Cellular to Webcast Presentations at the RBC Capital Markets and Credit Suisse Conferences

TDS and U.S. Cellular to Present at the Barclays Capital Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference

U.S. Cellular Webcasts Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Southeastern Asset Management to Present at Forum for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Shareholders

TDS Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

U.S. Cellular Reports Increases in Service, Data Revenues

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