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AT&T Stock Near 52-Week Low Amid California Copper Dispute and Earnings Loom
AT&T stock is near its 52-week low, pressured by a California copper dispute and with Q2 earnings due July 22. The company's free cash flow outlook is 2.1-2.3 times the quarterly dividend.
Walmart Great Value Hawaiian Roll Recall Traced to Packaging Issue
Walmart-linked Great Value Hawaiian Roll four-packs are recalled due to an oily substance on packaging. All 10,447 cases were contained at distribution, never sold in stores.
Pentagon Drives Small Nuclear Reactor Deployment, Outpacing Tech Giants
Valar Atomics' Ward 250 reached criticality outside a national lab, signaling a shift as Pentagon demand accelerates small nuclear deployment with over $2B in Army funding.
US Makes Global Hawk Drone Deployment in Japan Permanent
The US Air Force has permanently stationed three RQ-4B Global Hawk drones at Yokota Air Base, Japan, shifting from seasonal to year-round operations to boost surveillance in the Pacific.
Merrill Lynch Fined $175,000 by FINRA for Municipal Bond Disclosure Lapses
Merrill Lynch was fined $175,000 by FINRA for failing to disclose market discounts on municipal bond trades, just days after a $225,000 censure for missed call-center complaints. The fines underscore operational challenges as Bank of America expands retail banking in Louisiana.
Mars Drops Blue and Brown Dyes in New M&M's Launch
Mars is set to release M&M's without certified synthetic colors in August, initially offering only four colors due to difficulties replicating blue and brown with natural dyes.
TD Bank Hits 52-Week High After OSFI Cuts Capital Buffer
TD Bank shares hit a 52-week high after Canada's OSFI lowered the Domestic Stability Buffer to 3.0%, freeing up capital for lending. The stock rose 0.44% to C$169.38, but U.S. anti-money-laundering issues remain a key risk.
AT&T Shares Slide Amid California Regulatory Clash Over Copper Network Phase-Out
AT&T shares dropped 5.5% to $22.01 this week as California regulators intensify opposition to the company's plan to phase out legacy copper-wire phone service, raising concerns over cost savings and future cash flow.
NYSEG Completes New York Transmission Line Early, Saving $2M for Ratepayers
Avangrid's NYSEG finished a 12.8-mile transmission upgrade in western New York three months early and $2 million under budget, providing a cost-control win as regulators review rates.