VZ ▲ +0.8% - Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ VZ - Verizon announces $70m investment in nationwide AI upskilling initiative with “Verizon AI Skills for America” Verizon shares rose 0.8% following the company's announcement of a $70 million investment in a nationwide AI upskilling initiative called "Verizon AI Skills for America." The program signals the telecom giant's commitment to workforce development and positions the company as a major player in preparing the U.S. labor force for the AI economy, which likely appealed to investors seeking exposure to the sector's growth. 23-SEP-2026 09:00 AM ET