Verizon Stock Ticks Higher: VZ Gains Nearly 1.8% in Midday NYSE Action
NEW YORK, United States – Shares of telecommunications stalwart Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) showed positive momentum in midday trading on Thursday, April 11th, posting solid gains on the New York Stock Exchange.
As of approximately 12:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), VZ stock was trading at $43.69 per share. This price marked a notable increase of 1.78% for the session, translating to a gain of $0.77 per share compared to its previous closing price of $42.92.
The intraday chart reveals an upward trajectory for Verizon throughout the morning and into the afternoon. After opening, the stock experienced some initial volatility, dipping slightly below the $43.20 level before embarking on a climb. It navigated through several peaks and troughs, consistently making higher lows and eventually pushing towards the $43.80 mark before settling slightly lower near the current price.
The performance indicates buying interest in the major US telecom provider during Thursday’s trading. Investors monitor Verizon closely as a key player in the communications sector and a widely held dividend stock within the United States market.
