CenturyLink (CTL) A Value Stock; Barron’s

Plain Old Telephone Services or POTS as they are known as among investors have not been in growth mode. More and more people are shunning conventional lines for cellular or voice-over-internet systems. This has led to a continued decline in the fortunes of POTS operators. However, Barron’s says that CenturyLink CTL, a classic POTS operator, is rather doing well. The company has been seeing increasing profits, and strong cash flows. It also has the one of the highest dividend yields among S&P 500 stocks. Also, Barron’s says that the stock could see a 20% appreciation in 2011.