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Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is a provider of a variety of services including Internet access, outsourcing, and systems integration. Its Internet access services span dial-up, mobile, and broadband technologies. Its wide area network services allow secure data sharing over Internet virtual private networks, independently developed routers, and closed wide area networks. Its outsourcing services include cloud, content delivery, data center, and security services. The firm generates nearly all its revenue in Japan.

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Jefferies analyst Jonathan Petersen maintains SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $70 to $72.

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Ocean Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCEA), today announced that on November 18, 2024, it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that because the Company has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024 (the "Form 10-Q"), the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Ocean Biomedical is delayed in filing the Form 10-Q as a result of previously disclosed developments with respect to filing of its 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The current notice will have no immediate effect on the listing or trading of Ocean Biomedical's common stock on Nasdaq, although there can be no assurances that further delays in the filing of the Form 10-Q will not have an impact on the listing or trading of the company's common stock. On October 16, 2024, Staff notified the Company that since it failed to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and its Forms 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company's securities were subject to delisting. The Company is now delinquent in the filing its form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024. Accordingly, this matter serves as an additional basis for delisting the Company's securities from The Nasdaq Stock Market. This is formal notification that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") will consider this matter in their decision regarding the Company's continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, which hearing is scheduled for December 16, 2024. The Company intends to file the delinquent Forms 10-Q and 10-K as soon as practicable.

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DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains Procore Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $70.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPK#NYSE">CPK</a>) ("Chesapeake Utilities" or the "Company") today announced that it has established an at-the-market equity offering program (the "ATM Program") under which it may, from time to time, sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $100,000,000 (the "Shares"). Chesapeake Utilities has entered into an equity distribution agreement with each of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann &amp; Co. Inc., Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, M&amp;T Securities, Inc., Maxim Group LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and Siebert Williams Shank &amp; Co., LLC (collectively, the "Sales Agents"), as sales agents. Pursuant to the equity distribution agreement, sales of the Shares may be made in transactions deemed to be "at-the-market offerings," as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including by sales made directly on or through the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities intends to use the proceeds from the sales, if any, of the Shares for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of short-term debt, financing acquisitions, investing in subsidiaries, and general working capital purposes.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Announces $100M At-The-Market Equity Offering Program

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $90 to $135.

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DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on NVIDIA, Raises Price Target to $135

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains Elastic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $75 to $115.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42131449/with-gary-gensler-preparing-to-quit-in-2025-secs-crypto-cases-likely-to-quietly-go-away-amid-trumps-pro-bitcoin-stance-says-pantera-capitals-katrina-paglia">President-elect Donald Trump</a> needs to find someone else to replace US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler. 
The Details: According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/robinhood-s-gallagher-drops-out-of-sec-chair-consideration?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>, Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer at Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) has removed himself from consideration as head of the SEC.
Gallagher expressed his intention to remain at Robinhood in an emailed statement. 
&#8220;It is always an honor to have your name in the mix for an incredibly important job like SEC Chairman. However, I have made it clear that I do not wish to be considered for this position,&#8221; Gallagher said.&nbsp;
&#8220;I am committed to Robinhood and our millions of customers who represent the new generation of retail investors.&#8221;
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Gallagher has been Robinhood's chief legal officer since 2020. He steered the company through the GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) meme stock saga and Trump considered him a top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41212008/trump-considers-robinhood-exec-dan-gallagher-for-sec-chair-if-re-elected">contender for the position</a>. He was a Republican SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015, and previously served in other senior roles in the agency. 
The crypto community favored Gallagher, feeling he would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41876266/bitcoin-blasts-past-82000-buy-everything-you-can-says-bernstein">help to advance</a> pro-crypto regulatory change.
Among the other names being floated for SEC chair include: Robert Stebbins, the SEC's former general counsel; Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner; and Brian Brooks, former <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/42053981/trump-sec-pick-speculation-sends-this-altcoin-soaring-past-bitcoin-and-ethereum-in-daily-gains">cryptocurrency executive</a> and former acting comptroller of the currency. 
As for Gallagher, he will stay on as head legal counsel at Robinhood.&nbsp;
"I will remain a vocal and consistent advocate for positive change in our markets,&#8221; Gallagher said. He added that he is &#8220;excited to work with the incoming Trump Administration, including the next SEC Chairman and the SEC staff, to promote innovation and provide more opportunity for retail investors.&#8221;
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Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintains Navigator Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVGS#NYSE">NVGS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $20 price target.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Navigator Holdings, Maintains $20 Price Target

Despite widespread anticipation that NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)'s quarterly results would dictate Wall Street's year-end trajectory, the stock market delivered a robust weekly rebound — even in the absence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/news">of its AI darling.</a>
While the semiconductor titan beat analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue for the third quarter, Nvidia's stock remained flat for the week.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), the parent company of Google, faced sharp turbulence. Shares tumbled after the U.S. Department of Justice called for the divestiture of Chrome in a bid to curb Google's dominance in search and digital advertising.
The sell-off wiped out over $120 billion in market capitalization on Thursday alone.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42140450/doj-targets-google-chrome-poll-shows-64-oppose-alphabet-breakup-youtube-seen-as-top-prize">recent Benzinga poll indicates</a> 64% of respondents oppose breaking up Alphabet, with YouTube viewed as the company's most valuable asset.
On the economic front, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42141413/us-business-activity-soars-to-31-month-highs-in-november-small-caps-rally-dow-tops-44000">U.S. private sector activity expanded significantly</a> in November, as reflected in S&amp;P Global's Purchasing Managers' Index surveys. The services sector, in particular, surged at its fastest pace since March 2022, while price pressures continued to recede, creating less headwinds for the Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rally shows no signs of cooling, with the cryptocurrency notching its fourth consecutive week of gains and hovering around the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">historic $100,000 threshold.</a>
The U.S. dollar also maintained its upward momentum, rising for the eighth straight week to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/42138717/dollar-hits-2-year-highs-as-europes-recession-signals-spark-euro-pound-sell-offs">reach two-year highs.</a> This latest rally, however, stemmed largely from external turmoil, as escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with worsening economic momentum in Europe, triggered sharp weekly sell-offs in the euro and the British pound.
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Bill Gates outspent fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos to construct one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40860724/bezos-doesnt-sunbathe-alone-on-his-25m-a-year-superyacht-as-he-hosts-kim-kardashian-leonard">most expensive yachts ever</a>. Yet, he doesn&#8217;t seem too keen on owning it for himself.
What Happened: The Microsoft co-founder, known for his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41580000/bill-gates-turns-69-5-things-you-might-not-know-about-microsoft-co-founder">emphasis on sustainable energy</a>, commissioned a superyacht to be made using fuel cells.
The groundbreaking vessel, known as Breakthrough, has completed its sea trials. It is also set to be sold after Gates passed on buying it, as <a href="https://luxurylaunches.com/transport/bill-gates-645-million-fuel-cell-superyacht-has-finally-completed-its-extensive-sea-trials-powered-by-liquid-hydrogen-stored-at-a-bone-chilling-423f-nearly-as-cold-as-outer-space-the-mammo.php">reported </a>by LuxuryLaunches.
The $645 million superyacht is powered by liquid hydrogen, and stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit. That makes it nearly as cold as outer space.
Along with using hydrogen power to travel, the yacht&#8217;s amenities are powered with emission-free energy thanks to green hydrogen.
Breakthrough completed trials near Amsterdam. The boat now heads to Edmiston, a seller of luxury yachts.
Coming in at 390 feet long, the Breakthrough is not quite as long as Bezos&#8217; 417-foot Koru vessel. Recall how the Amazon.com founder had difficulty getting the $500-million boat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28385974/jeff-bezos-500-million-superyacht-has-been-relocated-after-bridge-controversy-avoids-getting-egged-i">out of a shipyard.</a>
The Koru, which has its own support vessel spanning 250 feet long, comes with estimated annual operating costs of $25 million.
Breakthrough comes with an even higher price tag and is the first superyacht to be fuel-cell powered. It also features many amenities fit for Gates: a library, movie theater, basketball court, pool and onboard fully equipped hospital.
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What&#8217;s Next: Gates not taking ownership of the superyacht could take away from the huge fuel-cell accomplishment. Also, there are relatively few potential owners who can afford the $645 million price tag.
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It is unknown why Gates decided not to take ownership of the superyacht he commissioned.
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Traders eyeing U.S. retail giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Best Buy ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be in for an unpleasant surprise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/42094649/nvidia-stock-historically-drops-in-december-after-q3-earnings">as December kicks in.</a>
Despite the holiday shopping frenzy, historical data spanning decades suggests December is not the ideal month to invest in these retail behemoths.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">December Is (Not) The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year For Walmart</h2>
Over the last 20 years, December has been Walmart&#8217;s weakest month of the year. 
Shares of Walmart fell by an average of 1.1% during the month, marking their worst average monthly performance.
Adding to the gloom, Walmart shares have only closed December in positive territory 40% of the time—just 8 times in 20 years. This is the lowest winning ratio for any month in the calendar year.
The retailer&#8217;s worst December performance in recent history occurred in 2022, when Walmart shares tumbled 7% during the month.
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When extending the timeframe to 30 years, the data remains consistent: December is still Walmart&#8217;s worst-performing month, with shares dropping 0.9% on average and maintaining a winning ratio of just 40%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon Also Sees Red In December</h2>
Amazon.com Inc. also tends to falter during the holiday season. While the e-commerce giant doesn't post losses as steep as Walmart's, December ranks as Amazon's second-worst month for stock performance, trailing only February.
Over the last 20 years, Amazon shares have fallen an average of 0.27% in December, with a winning ratio of just 45%.
The worst December on record came recently in 2022, when Amazon's stock plummeted by 13%, reflecting broader market turbulence. 
However, December hasn't always been grim—Amazon saw some standout gains in the past, including a 20.1% rally in 2008 and an 11.6% jump in 2004.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Do Amazon And Walmart Struggle During the Holidays?</h3>
At first glance, the holiday season—a time of frenzied shopping activity—might seem like a boon for retail stocks. But Wall Street investors often shy away from buying retail giants like Amazon and Walmart during this period, and the reasons boil down to profit margins.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals may boost revenue, but they also weigh on profit margins. The steep discounts needed to attract consumers during the holidays often lead to margin compression, a red flag for investors prioritizing profitability.
The holiday period is typically when expectations for retail performance are already sky-high. If results don't meet or exceed those lofty benchmarks, stocks often sell-off.
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The telecom sector's pivotal role in bridging digital divides, facilitating online connectivity, and driving technological advancements underscores its significance in the global economy. Hence, let us analyze whether to Buy, Hold, or Sell leading telecom stocks Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIY), Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and TELUS Corporation (TU)... Online communication is increasingly becoming indispensable in sectors such as education, healthcare, and IT. The rising demand for high-speed connectivity, essential for facilitating data transfer and a myriad of public and personal tasks, is driving the surge in the telecommunications market.
So, quality telecom stock Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IIJIY/">IIJIY</a>) could be a solid buy. However, while investors could opt to await a more favorable entry point for Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHT/">CHT</a>), it could be prudent to steer clear of TELUS Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TU/">TU</a>) at this time.
The telecommunications sector is pivotal in establishing and maintaining the infrastructure that facilitates our interconnected world and sustains seamless communication. It not only connects urban and rural areas digitally but also promotes transparency in governance via e-governance initiatives.
Moreover, the sector's expansion is propelled by increased allocations towards 5G infrastructure, a widening pool of mobile users, escalating demand for high-speed data access, and a firm shift towards advanced technologies.
This growth underscores the continuous evolution of communication networks, highlighting the ongoing technological strides made in recent decades.
The global telecom services sector is expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/global-telecom-services-market">CAGR of 6.2% until 2030</a>.
On top of it, as per the Global Telecom Outlook by PwC, telecommunications companies are anticipated <a href="https://www.the-future-of-commerce.com/2024/02/09/telecom-trends-2024-new-opportunities-on-the-rise/">to allocate $342 billion</a> for network investments by 2027. During this period, global data usage across telecom networks is expected to surge almost threefold, soaring from 3.4 million petabytes (PB) in 2022 to 9.7 million PB in 2027.
Considering these conducive trends, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/telecom-foreign/">Telecom - Foreign</a> stocks.
Stock to Buy: 
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IIJIY/">IIJIY</a>)
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, IIJIY provides Internet connectivity, WAN, outsourcing, systems integration, and network-related equipment sales services in Japan. It operates through two segments, Network Services and Systems Integration Business; and ATM Operation Business.
IIJIY's trailing-12-month net income margin of 7.06% is 88.7% higher than the 3.74% industry average. Its trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/return_on_total_assets.asp">ROTA</a> of 7.22% is 381.4% higher than the industry average of 1.50%.
The company distributes an annual dividend of $0.48, which yields 1.22% on the current market price, higher than the four-year average dividend yield of 1%.
IIJIY's total revenues for the fiscal first quarter that ended December 31, 2023, increased 8.5% year-over-year to ¥201.10 billion ($1.34 billion). Its total gross profit rose 10.3% year-over-year to ¥45.95 billion ($305.51 million). Its net profit attributable to owners of the parent came in at ¥12.98 billion ($86.30 million).
Analysts expect IIJIY's revenues to rise 20.3% year-over-year to $1.86 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2024.
Over the past six months, the stock has soared 14.9% to close the last trading session at $38.86.
IIJIY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has an A grade for Stability and a B for Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/telecom-foreign/">Telecom – Foreign</a> industry, it is ranked #10 out of 44 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings stated above, one can access JJIY's Growth, Value, Momentum, Sentiment and Quality ratings by clicking <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IIJIY/">here</a>.
Stock to Hold:
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHT/">CHT</a>)
Headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, CHT is a telecommunication services provider that operates through five segments: Domestic Fixed Communications Business; Mobile Communications Business; Internet Business; International Fixed Communications Business; and Other.
CHT's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 21.05% is 57.5% lower than the industry average of 49.53%. However, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 16.54% is 341.8% higher than the industry average of 3.74%.
In its fiscal fourth quarter, ended December 31, 2023, CHT's total revenue increased 4% year-over-year to NT$61.86 billion ($2.15 billion). However, its total operating costs and expenses increased 4.4% from the year-ago quarter to NT$50.77 billion ($398.33 million). Its EBITDA decreased 2.2% year-over-year to NT$20.38 billion ($748.57 million).
CHT's revenue is expected to rise 1.7% year-over-year to $7.29 billion in the fiscal year 2024, while its EPS is expected to stand at $1.59.
While the stock has soared 5.6% over the past six months, it has declined 4.8% over the past nine months, closing the last trading session at $38.65.
CHT's POWR Ratings reflect this promising outlook. The company has an overall rating of C, which translates to Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
CHT has a C grade Momentum. Within the same industry, it is ranked #22.
To see CHT's additional Growth, Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHT/">here</a>.
Stock to Sell: 
TELUS Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TU/">TU</a>) 
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, TU provides a range of telecommunications and information technology products and services in Canada, together with its subsidiaries. It operates through Technology Solutions and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segments.
TU's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.36x is 26.1% lower than the industry average of 0.49x. Its trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 35.14% is 29.1% lower than the 49.53% industry average.
During the fiscal fourth quarter that ended December 31, 2023, TU generated operating revenues of CAD5.16 billion ($3.83 billion). Its total operating expenses rose 3.3% year-over-year to CAD4.53 billion ($3.36 billion). Its adjusted EPS remained flat at CAD0.24, and its adjusted net income amounted to CAD341 million ($252.95 million).
Street expects TU's EPS and revenue to amount to $0.78 and $15.40 billion in the fiscal year ending December 2024.
The stock has declined 10.8% over the past nine months, closing the last trading session at $18.05.
TU's POWR Ratings reflects its bleak outlook. The stock has an overall D rating, translating to a Sell in our proprietary rating system.
It has a D for Value, Sentiment, and Quality. It ranks #44 in the same industry.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TU/">here</a> to access TU's Growth, Momentum, and Stability ratings.
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CHT shares were trading at $38.54 per share on Friday afternoon, down $0.11 (-0.28%). Year-to-date, CHT has declined -1.36%, versus a 6.90% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Kritika Sarmah</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kritika-Sarmah_Image-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Her interest in risky instruments and passion for writing made Kritika an analyst and financial journalist. She earned her bachelor's degree in commerce and is currently pursuing the CFA program. With her fundamental approach, she aims to help investors identify untapped investment opportunities.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=kritika-sarmah">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/cht-iijiy-tu-buy-hold-or-sell-these-3-telecom-stocks/>Buy, Hold, or Sell These 3 Telecom Stocks?</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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