In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Verizon's (VZ -1.01%) past media mistakes aren't the biggest reason why it is likely to remain a mediocre investment, and explain why they prefer UPS (UPS +2.10%) for high yield and Marathon Petroleum (MPC +1.82%) for dividend growth.
*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published on Jan 31, 2026.
