Despite disappointment over Verizon windfall, they're told firm's dividend is still best in EuropeVodafone investors unhappy with the operator's decision not to share out its £2.4 billion Verizon windfall have been told the move is in their best long-term interests. Yesterday [November 13th 2012] Britain's biggest mobile carrier reported a shock loss in the first six months of the financial year, writing off £5.9 billion from its Spanish and Italian businesses due to the prolonged recession. Continue reading →

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Money likely to be shared out before XmasInvestor eyes will be turning to Britain's Vodafone later today [Novemeber 13th 2012] as it unveils its interim results, though any clouds will be partially dispersed by news of a special dividend from US partner Verizon Wireless. The news, announced last night [12th November 2012] will see $8.5 billion (£5.4 billion) shared between its parents Verizon Communications and Vodafone, who respectively own 55 per cent and 45 per cent of America's second largest mobile carrier. Continue reading →

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