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Cloud communications company Twilio (TWLO) gets a boost from its preliminary fourth quarter results, with projected revenue growth of 11%, surpassing analysts' expectations of 8%. The company also announced a significant $2 billion share buyback plan, highlighting investor confidence.

Meanwhile, Verizon (VZ) delivered solid results, exceeding both top- and bottom-line fourth quarter estimates. The telecom giant added nearly 1 million postpaid mobile and broadband customers in the fourth quarter, marking its best growth in over a decade.

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This post was written by Josh Lynch