1. Tuesday morning, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) for $50 per share, or an estimated total value of approximately $4.4 billion. Verizon’s acquisition further drives its LTE wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy. The agreement will also support and connect to Verizon’s IoT (Internet of Things) platforms, creating a growth platform from wireless to IoT for consumers and businesses.
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