The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * Michalis Sarris, the Cypriot finance minister who negotiated Cyprus's bailout agreement with international creditors, resigned on Tuesday, citing the beginning of a government inquiry into the collapse of the country's banking industry. ()* Verizon Communications Inc said on Tuesday that it did not "currently have any intention to merge with or make an offer for Vodafone Group Plc, whether alone or in conjunction with others," following a report that it was working with AT&T Inc on a joint bid. ()
AT&T Inc. (AT&T) is a holding company. AT&T is a provider of telecommunications services in the United States and worldwide. Shares of T traded higher by 0.86% or $0.32/share to $37.57. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $29.95 and as high as $38.58. On average, 25215200 shares of T exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 26227670.
Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone) is a mobile communications company operating across the globe providing a range of communications services. Shares of VOD traded higher by 3.76% or $1.065/share to $29.40. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $24.42 and as high as $30.07. On average, 13786900 shares of VOD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 45346704.
Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is a holding company. Shares of VZ traded higher by 0.57% or $0.28/share to $49.50. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $36.80 and as high as $49.86. On average, 13790800 shares of VZ exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 12083313.
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