Shares of Verizon (VZ) rose over 10% during today’s trading session reflecting a better than expected earnings over the last quarter with a diluted EPS of $0.59 cents and $0.66 cents in adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), compared with 3Q 2007 diluted EPS of $0.44 cents reported and $0.63 cents adjusted. Even with recessionary fears ...