Would Warren Buffett Buy Verizon?

In the following video, Andrew Tonner discusses whether Warren Buffett would buy Verizon. In making his argument, Andrew points out that Verizon sells for more than 150 times earnings. Furthermore, while Verizon pays a 4.2% dividend and has great cash flow, it doesn't have a wide business moat and has to fight for business in a highly competitive sector. The stock has performed well over the past year, but is that enough to make Verizon a Buffett-style investment? Check out the video for more.

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