Verizon Communications (VZ) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) announced today that Rodney E. Slater, a member of its Board of Directors, has decided not to seek re-election at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting. His ...