Which has better earnings and valuation, AAPL or VZ?

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Apple $478.83B 10.81 $132.18B $8.97 39.72 Verizon Communications $139.39B 1.38 $17.17B $3.92 11.83

Does the media favor AAPL or VZ?

In the previous week, Apple had 226 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Apple 143 Very Positive mention(s) 36 Positive mention(s) 33 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 9 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Verizon Communications 13 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to CHTR or VZ?

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 8 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Charter Communications and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Charter Communications' score of 0.43 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Charter Communications 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Verizon Communications 13 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer VZ or CMCSA?

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 7 more articles in the media than Comcast. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Verizon Communications and 22 mentions for Comcast. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Verizon Communications 13 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Comcast 12 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to VZ or GOOG?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 100 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 129 mentions for Alphabet and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Verizon Communications 13 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Alphabet 63 Very Positive mention(s) 11 Positive mention(s) 43 Neutral mention(s) 10 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to GOOGL or VZ?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 155 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 184 mentions for Alphabet and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 106 Very Positive mention(s) 13 Positive mention(s) 44 Neutral mention(s) 17 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Verizon Communications 13 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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VZ vs. AAPL, CHTR, CMCSA, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Verizon Communications stock or one of its competitors? Verizon Communications's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Charter Communications (CHTR), Comcast (CMCSA), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Apple has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Apple had 226 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 255 mentions for Apple and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Apple	143 Very Positive mention(s)	36 Positive mention(s)	33 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Verizon Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Apple pays out 12.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 72.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $347.11, suggesting a potential downside of 2.57%. Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $51.05, suggesting a potential upside of 10.13%. Given Verizon Communications' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Verizon Communications is more favorable than Apple.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Apple	4 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	25 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Verizon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Apple	$478.83B	10.81	$132.18B	$8.97	39.72
Verizon Communications	$139.39B	1.38	$17.17B	$3.92	11.83

Apple has a net margin of 27.60% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.78%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apple	27.60%	125.35%	33.76%
Verizon Communications	11.78%	19.75%	5.07%

Summary

Apple beats Verizon Communications on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Charter Communications?

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Charter Communications currently has a consensus target price of $193.41, indicating a potential upside of 39.76%. Verizon Communications has a consensus target price of $51.05, indicating a potential upside of 10.13%. Given Charter Communications' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Charter Communications is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Charter Communications	8 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.86
Verizon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Verizon Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Charter Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Charter Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Charter Communications	$54.77B	0.29	$4.99B	$9.67	14.31
Verizon Communications	$139.39B	1.38	$17.17B	$3.92	11.83

Charter Communications has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Charter Communications had 8 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Charter Communications and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Charter Communications' score of 0.43 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Charter Communications	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Verizon Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

81.8% of Charter Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 11.78% compared to Charter Communications' net margin of 2.50%. Charter Communications' return on equity of 27.11% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Charter Communications	2.50%	27.11%	3.93%
Verizon Communications	11.78%	19.75%	5.07%

Summary

Charter Communications and Verizon Communications tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Comcast?

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of Comcast shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Comcast shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Comcast has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Verizon Communications. Comcast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verizon Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Verizon Communications	$139.39B	1.38	$17.17B	$3.92	11.83
Comcast	$123.71B	0.72	$20.00B	$3.16	7.96

Verizon Communications presently has a consensus price target of $51.05, indicating a potential upside of 10.13%. Comcast has a consensus price target of $28.77, indicating a potential upside of 14.36%. Given Comcast's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comcast is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Verizon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Comcast	6 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 7 more articles in the media than Comcast. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Verizon Communications and 22 mentions for Comcast. Comcast's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Comcast is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Verizon Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Comcast	12 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comcast has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Comcast pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Verizon Communications pays out 72.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Comcast pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Comcast has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 11.78% compared to Comcast's net margin of 9.20%. Verizon Communications' return on equity of 19.75% beat Comcast's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Verizon Communications	11.78%	19.75%	5.07%
Comcast	9.20%	14.64%	5.14%

Summary

Verizon Communications beats Comcast on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Alphabet?

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Verizon Communications pays out 72.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 100 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 129 mentions for Alphabet and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Verizon Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Alphabet	63 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	43 Neutral mention(s)	10 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 50.03% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.78%. Alphabet's return on equity of 43.33% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Verizon Communications	11.78%	19.75%	5.07%
Alphabet	50.03%	43.33%	29.24%

Verizon Communications presently has a consensus price target of $51.05, indicating a potential upside of 10.13%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $413.38, indicating a potential upside of 41.32%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Verizon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Alphabet	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.98

Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Verizon Communications	$139.39B	1.38	$17.17B	$3.92	11.83
Alphabet	$471.10B	7.63	$132.17B	$19.16	15.27

Summary

Alphabet beats Verizon Communications on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$471.10B	7.72	$132.17B	$19.16	15.44
Verizon Communications	$139.39B	1.38	$17.17B	$3.92	11.83

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has a net margin of 50.03% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.78%. Alphabet's return on equity of 43.33% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	50.03%	43.33%	29.24%
Verizon Communications	11.78%	19.75%	5.07%

Alphabet presently has a consensus price target of $412.51, suggesting a potential upside of 39.47%. Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $51.05, suggesting a potential upside of 10.13%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	45 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Verizon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, Alphabet had 155 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 184 mentions for Alphabet and 29 mentions for Verizon Communications. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.57 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	106 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	44 Neutral mention(s)	17 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Verizon Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Alphabet pays out 4.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 72.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Verizon Communications on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Verizon Communications	Diversified Telecommunication Services Industry	Communication Services Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$192.93B	$38.86B	$30.78B	$23.48B
Dividend Yield	6.07%	4.19%	4.54%	3.78%
P/E Ratio	11.83	18.79	22.53	27.05
Price / Sales	1.38	2.24	2.66	3.38
Price / Cash	5.13	17.80	15.02	15.51
Price / Book	1.79	3.80	3.87	3.72
Net Income	$17.17B	$977.83M	$1.12B	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	1.26%	0.65%	0.45%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	4.34%	0.49%	-0.52%	1.11%
1 Year Performance	12.97%	0.45%	-5.81%	7.21%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VZ Verizon Communications	4.4436 of 5 stars	$46.36 -0.4%	$51.05 +10.1%	N/A	$192.93B	$139.39B	11.83	89,900
AAPL Apple	3.7845 of 5 stars	$339.27 -1.6%	$340.49 +0.4%	N/A	$4.95T	$416.16B	38.88	166,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision
CHTR Charter Communications	3.9082 of 5 stars	$114.86 +3.0%	$202.53 +76.3%	N/A	$13.73B	$54.77B	2.99	91,900	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
CMCSA Comcast	4.5765 of 5 stars	$23.64 +1.8%	$29.17 +23.4%	N/A	$84.00B	$123.71B	7.49	179,000	Analyst Upgrade
GOOG Alphabet	4.8214 of 5 stars	$282.24 +1.4%	$413.38 +46.5%	N/A	$3.45T	$471.10B	14.73	198,933	Trending News

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