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Carriers Seek to Trim 60% of FCC's Satellite Spectrum Plan
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon jointly oppose adding two 5G bands to the FCC's satellite-to-phone spectrum plan, which would cut 60.2% of the proposed 482 MHz expansion.
AI Hardware Rally Lifts Nasdaq, But Growth Stocks Split
Nasdaq gains 0.6% on AI hardware strength, but growth stocks diverge as tech climbs and communication services fall. SMCI and SPCX rally on earnings, NFLX slumps.
Tech-Led Futures Rally as Earnings Take Center Stage
US stock futures advanced Wednesday, led by technology, as the market pivoted from macro data to corporate earnings. Meta, Tesla, and chipmakers headline today's results.
S&P 500 Rallies as Broad Gains Offset Telecom Rout
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.59% to 7,811.54, just shy of its record, as broad participation outweighed a sharp drop in telecom stocks.
AT&T's $10B Buyback: Cash Returns vs. Debt Burden
AT&T's $10B buyback and 4.3% dividend yield offer a near-10% cash return, but debt reduction remains the key test for the telecom giant.
AT&T's Amazon Leo Pact: Strategic Win, Financial Impact Still Unclear
AT&T's deal to distribute Amazon's Leo satellite broadband is a strategic distribution win, but without financial details, it's not yet an earnings catalyst.
AT&T's Texas Fiber Outage: Theft, Not Cyberattack, Says Company
AT&T confirms Dallas-area fiber outage fixed, attributes cause to cable theft. Stock slips 1.62%. Analysts question resilience costs amid rapid fiber expansion.
TELUS's New 5.7% Yield: A Debt-Reduction Play, Not a Simple Income Bargain
TELUS shares at C$13.25 offer a 5.7% yield after the dividend reset, but the stock remains a debt-reduction story. With leverage at 3.5x and soft 2026 guidance, investors watch for proof of deleveraging.
AT&T Texas Outage: Regional Disruption, No Nationwide Impact
AT&T (NYSE:T) experienced a significant regional internet outage in Texas on Labor Day, with reports peaking near 1,700. No nationwide failure was detected, and shares were unaffected due to market closure.
AT&T's Columbus Outage Contained, Cash Flow Focus Remains
AT&T's 911 outage in Columbus was resolved Friday, with no disclosed financial impact. The company's cash flow guidance and churn metrics remain the focus.
AT&T Projects $18B Free Cash Flow, Signaling 10% Yield
AT&T projects 2026 free cash flow above $18 billion, implying a 10.1% yield at current prices. Q2 added over a million subscribers, and buybacks continue.
AT&T Stock Climbs on Strong Cash Flow, Fiber Expansion
AT&T (NYSE: T) shares gained 2.3% to $26.01 after reporting $4.7B in free cash flow, fueled by strong fiber growth and 367K new fiber customers.
Rogers Faces Subscriber Growth Concerns After Richmond Fiber Outage
A fiber cut in Richmond, BC has renewed scrutiny on Rogers' network stability as Q2 internet additions fell 35%. Investors watch for impact on churn and retention.
AT&T Fiber Vandalism Outages Fail to Move Shares; Theft Costs Minimal
AT&T (NYSE:T) shares were unchanged after fiber vandalism caused outages in California and Kentucky. The $76 million annual theft cost is a tiny fraction of cash flow, so investors shrugged off the disruption.
Verizon Gains 1% as Cash Returns Outweigh Outage Reports
Verizon (VZ) closed 1% higher Tuesday despite unverified outage reports, as its 8% dividend and buyback yield outweighed service disruption concerns.
T-Mobile Stock Edges Up Amid Outage Search Surge and Texas Job Cuts
TMUS inched higher Tuesday despite a spike in outage-related searches and announced job cuts in Texas. Analysts remain largely bullish on the stock.
AT&T Rebounds as 2026 Cash Returns Near 11% of Market Cap
AT&T shares rose 2.8% to $23.71, recovering from a Wednesday slide. The company's 2026 cash returns are estimated at 10.8% of market cap, with a $28.65 average price target.
Lumen Shares Tumble 9% as Investors Question Free Cash Flow Sustainability
Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) shares dropped 9% despite a Q2 earnings beat, as investors scrutinize cash flow quality, with adjusted FCF yield estimated at 14%.
AT&T Stock Slips as SpaceX Unveils Starlink Mobile Network
AT&T shares dropped 2% as SpaceX revealed Starlink's terrestrial mobile network, raising competitive fears. Verizon and T-Mobile also declined.
IonQ Stock Retreats Ahead of Q2 Earnings Amid Post-SkyWater Valuation Scrutiny
IonQ shares fell 4.6% to $39.79 ahead of Q2 earnings, with analysts eyeing a 221% revenue jump and a valuation reset following the SkyWater deal.
AT&T shares dip as new $1 fee could add $900M annually
AT&T shares dropped 2.1% following news of a $1 monthly fee hike on postpaid wireless lines, which could generate nearly $900 million in annual gross revenue.
AT&T Buyback Efficiency Improves as Shares Trade Below Average Cost
AT&T (NYSE:T) shares rose 1.2% to $23.52, trading 7.7% below its average repurchase price, enhancing buyback efficiency. Dividends and buybacks account for 97.8% of the 2026 free cash flow floor.
AT&T Faces $14.5B Debt Maturity, Tight Cash Flow
AT&T (NYSE:T) starts the week with $14.5 billion in new variable-rate debt, while planned buybacks and dividends could consume nearly all its 2026 free cash flow.
AT&T Stock Slips as Dividend Yield Nears Treasury Benchmark
AT&T shares dropped 3.6% this week to $23.25, as its dividend yield narrowed to just 3 basis points above the 10-year Treasury. The company's $23 billion spectrum acquisition adds leverage.
AT&T Stock Rebounds After $23B Spectrum Deal, Debt Concerns Loom
AT&T shares rebounded 0.7% to $23.38 after a two-day slide, following its $23B spectrum acquisition from EchoStar. The deal adds $14.5B in short-term debt, with leverage expected to peak at 3.2x.
TELUS Dividend Cut Triggers 12% Stock Drop, Yield Parity with BCE
TELUS shares tumbled 12.3% to C$13.22 after cutting its dividend by 55%, bringing its yield to 5.7% near BCE's 5.8%. The company also lowered free cash flow guidance by 27%.
Verizon Stock Climbs on Cash Flow Surge, but Subscriber Targets Remain Steep
Verizon shares gained 1.2% in early trading after reporting a 24.4% rise in Q2 free cash flow to $6.4 billion, though the company must add up to 761,000 phone subscribers in the second half to meet its annual guidance.
AT&T Gains on $10B Buyback, 4.55% Dividend Yield
AT&T shares advanced 0.4% in premarket trading as investors cheered a $10 billion buyback program and a 4.55% dividend yield, with the stock up 10.6% over the past week.
T-Mobile Restores Network After Outage, Churn Remains Key Risk
T-Mobile US (TMUS) has restored service after a major outage, but analysts highlight ongoing churn risks. Shares edged up 0.8% in premarket trading.
D-Wave Quantum Soars 20% on AT&T Deal, Adding $1.2 Billion in Market Value
D-Wave Quantum shares jumped 20.4% on Monday following an expanded partnership with AT&T, adding $1.21 billion to its market cap.