New Zealand Prohibits Telecom Firm From Using Huawei Equipment For 5G
New Zealand is the latest to prevent its leading telecom company from using Huawei equipment for their 5G network. Huawei is a Chinese multinational telecommunications and smartphone company.
According to Spark NZ (the nation's biggest telecom firm), government officials felt that using Huawei's 5G equipment could pose risks to national security. In a statement to CNN, New Zealand's spy agency, the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), confirmed the matter. "I have informed Spark that a significant network security risk was identified," said Andrew Hampton, the director general of GCSB.
Huawei responded to New Zealand's decision with a statement saying "we will actively address any concerns and work together [with the government] to find a way forward."
New Zealand’s restriction comes close on the heels of Australia’s ban on Huawei 5G technology for the country's wireless networks. The U.S. has restricted Huawei products since 2012.
VZ in downward trend: 10-day moving average moved below 50-day moving average on September 29, 2025
The 10-day moving average for VZ crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 29, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 21 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 01, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on VZ as a result. In of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
VZ moved below its 50-day moving average on October 02, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VZ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for VZ entered a downward trend on October 14, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where VZ's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 39 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VZ advanced for three days, in of 314 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
VZ may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.659) is normal, around the industry mean (9.099). P/E Ratio (9.430) is within average values for comparable stocks, (45.145). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.916) is also within normal values, averaging (3.792). Dividend Yield (0.067) settles around the average of (0.048) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.251) is also within normal values, averaging (2.329).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. VZ’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. VZ’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of wired and wireless telecommunication services
Industry MajorTelecommunications
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