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In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Verizon's (VZ +1.52%) past media mistakes aren't the biggest reason why it is likely to remain a mediocre investment, and explain why they prefer UPS (UPS -1.00%) for high yield and Marathon Petroleum (MPC +0.76%) for dividend growth.

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published on Jan 31, 2026.

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Jason Hall
Jason Hall is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst with more than a decade of experience writing about dividend stocks and long-term investing. He has been with the company since 2012 and previously spent over 10 years in technical sales in the printing and information services industry. Jason also founded and operated a small food manufacturing business.
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Jason Hall has positions in United Parcel Service. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Stocks Mentioned

Verizon Communications Stock Quote
Verizon Communications
NYSE: VZ
$46.81
(+1.52%)+$0.70
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United Parcel Service Stock Quote
United Parcel Service
NYSE: UPS
$104.22
(-1.00%)-$1.05
Marathon Petroleum Stock Quote
Marathon Petroleum
NYSE: MPC
$316.47
(+0.76%)+$2.39

*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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