Vodafone Group Plc completed the biggest sale of the past decade yesterday, leaving the wireless carrier about half the size it was, as chief executive Vittorio Colao embarks on a new expansion strategy.

Vodafone shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bumper 84 billion US dollar (€61bn) payout from the sale of the company’s stake in US mobile phone operator Verizon Wireless.

Speculation linking mobile phone giant Vodafone to a £60 billion takeover swoop from AT&T was shot down by the American firm today.

Vodafone topped up its investment plans by another £1bn today as it reaps the benefit from one of the biggest corporate deals in history.

Telecommunicationsbillionaire Denis O’Brien has ruled out selling shares in Digicel Group Ltd to the public “at the moment”.

Investors in Vodafone will receive a £54 billion cash and shares windfall after the telecoms giant sold its share in Verizon Wireless for £84 billion.

Vodafone says it is in advanced talks to sell its 45% stake of Verizon Wireless back to the US mobile phone service provider for $130bn in cash and stock.

The boards of Verizon Communications and Vodafone were expected to vote this weekend on a $130 billion (€98bn) deal, funded by about $65bn (€49bn) of debt, to give the US telecom giant complete ownership of Verizon Wireless.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is reportedly set to avoid paying billions of pounds in tax on its mammoth deal to exit the United States.

Positive news on the US economy outweighed worries about Syria, sending the stock market higher for a second straight day.

Thousands of Irish shareholders received a boost yesterday as Vodafone shares hit their highest value in 10 years.

Vodafone has confirmed it is in talks over a deal that will see it exit the United States through one of the largest corporate transactions of all time.

Europe’s economic woes were felt by Vodafone today after the mobile phone giant reported its first drop in annual revenues for seven years.

Speculation over the future of Vodafone’s stake in US mobile phone business Verizon Wireless fuelled a £5bn jump in its share price today.

The number of customers using smartphones on the Vodafone Ireland network has increased by 6.7% in the quarter ended September 30, 2012, it announced today.

In a US election dominated by multimillion-dollar donations, Democratic President Barack Obama’s campaign is about to give small donors a new weapon by starting to accept text message donations for the first time in history.

Apple’s profit and sales fell short of analysts’ projections for only the second time since 2003 as customers held off on iPhone purchases while waiting for a new model to be introduced later in the year.

Vodafone hailed its success in boosting revenues from mobile data and emerging markets today as it reported profits at the top end of market hopes.

Apple profits almost doubled in the last quarter, reflecting robust demand for the iPhone in China, as well as purchases of a new version of the iPad tablet, allaying the concerns that fuelled a 12% two-week slump in the stock.

APPLE Inc moved a step closer to accessing some 33 million potential iPhone users in China, as regulators authorised specifications for a device that would run on the network of China Telecom Corp.

IF the world’s biggest spirits company Diageo wants to be a leading player in American whiskey, the experience of another major company attempting a US merger won’t give it much cause for cheer.

Apple says first-day pre-orders of the iPhone 4S topped a million, breaking the record set by last year’s model.

First-day pre-orders of Apple’s iPhone 4S in America have topped one million, breaking the record set by last year’s model.

Vodafone shares were boosted today after the telecoms giant unveiled the €7.94bn sale of its 44% stake in SFR, France’s second largest mobile phone company.

President Barack Obama's State of the Union address buoyed the London market today as investors cheered moves to support growth in the world's biggest economy.

The London market roared ahead today on hopes for the world’s biggest economy after President Barack Obama promised to create jobs and support growth.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is planning to sell its shares in China Mobile - the world’s biggest mobile-phone operator – for more than €4.9bn, it was reported today.

London’s leading share index fell into the red today despite figures confirming a stronger-than-expected economic recovery in the final quarter of 2009.

The world’s largest mobile phone operators, including the four largest in the US, announced today that they are combining forces to make it easier for software developers to write applications that will run on as many phones as possible.

The London market struggled to make headway this afternoon after oil prices retreated and retailers Next and Marks & Spencer suffered further losses.

GOOGLE launched its first branded “superphone” – Nexus One – last night.

The latest rival to the iPhone has been unveiled by the makers of the business world's favourite, the BlackBerry.

Vodafone has today announced several changes to its organisational structure and new senior management appointments.

Wall Street surged today as investors looked past a sharp rebound in oil prices and focused on comforting news about the US economy – better-than-expected retail sales and a drop in the number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits.

The London market came through a less volatile session today as good news for blue-chip firms Vodafone and Sainsbury’s steadied investor nerves.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone and better-than-expected sales figures from supermarket chain Sainsbury’s helped steady the London market today.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has expanded its presence in the broadband market with the £537m (€776m) acquisition of firms in Spain and Italy, it emerged today.

Better-than-expected results from HSBC and Pearson failed to lift confidence on the London market today following last week’s turmoil.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone today defeated plans by rebel shareholders seeking a radical overhaul of the company.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone said its markets in Europe continued to be challenging as it posted figures in line with expectations today.

Around £1.2bn (€1.78bn) was wiped from BAE Systems shares today after the defence giant said it faced an anti-corruption probe by the US Department of Justice.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone today rejected calls from shareholders for a restructuring of the company.

Vodafone faced more pressure from shareholders today after a former Marconi director led calls for a restructuring at the mobile phone group.