By Teresa Rivas; Barron’s ~ Sep 12, 2018
AT&T(T) has underperformed this year, as investors have been starved for information about its Time Warner acquisition.
Where we were: Although AT&T announced the deal back in October 2016, it just closed this summer, following delays, and there have been scant few details from management about the newly combined company.
Where we’re headed: Morgan Stanley is betting on no negative surprises, which itself would be beneficial to the stock.
By Paul O’Donnell; The Dallas News ~ Sep 10, 2018
AT&T says the idea of bringing high-speed internet to any location that receives electricity isn’t a pipe dream.
The Dallas-based telecom giant announced Monday that it’s taking the next step toward “commercial deployment” by starting discussions with technology suppliers about building equipment for what’s been dubbed Project AirGig.
By Phil Britt; Telecompetitor ~ Sep 05, 2018
AT&T is the top Ethernet provider worldwide, according to Vertical Systems Group’s Mid-Year 2018 Global Provider Ethernet Leaderboard. It’s the first U.S. company to hold the top global position.
The carrier is followed by Colt (U.K), CenturyLink (U.S.), Orange Business (France), BT Global Services (U.K.), Verizon (U.S.) and NTT (Japan). The Leaderboard is comprised of carriers who hold at least a 4% share of billable retail ports outsider their home countries.
By Jeffrey Lancaster; Nasdaq Times ~ Aug 30, 2018
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) shares price -1.35% moved down during latest trading session. The firm belongs to Technology sector, other than individual factors many other macro and micro factors also effects whole sector and industries.
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Aug 29, 2018
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign an executive order on retirement security Friday in Charlotte, N.C.
The White House said Mr. Trump will speak around 2 p.m. at Central Piedmont Community College and sign an executive order “strengthening retirement security in America,” and expanding access to workplace retirement savings plans.
By Bill Hethcock; Dallas Business Journal ~ Aug 29, 2018
The landmark tower and plaza that houses AT&T Inc.’s global headquarters in downtown Dallas has been purchased by Dundon Capital Partners and Woods Capital.
The two Dallas-based investment firms bought the 37-story, 965,800 square-foot building from Icahn Enterprises for an undisclosed price. The property was expected to sell for upwards of $250 million.
By Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Aug 17, 2018
Figuring out Social Security and Medicare taxes and benefits can be confusing for taxpayers, and increasingly, taxpayers are turning online and to professionals for help. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) warns, some taxpayers seeking information are also being taken advantage of by thieves and scammers.
By Dan Jones; Light Reading ~ Aug 14, 2018
The FCC is giving the DoJ a boost in its appeal against the approval of the $84 billion merger of AT&T and Time Warner, saying that Judge Richard Leon should have given more weight to AT&T’s previous comments on other mergers when presiding over the TW case.
From John F. Wasik,; Forbes ~ Aug 13, 2018
When Kathleen Ujvari sought long-term care for her disabled 83-year-old father, she knew that “he would not think of how to do it on his own.” Many retired Americans who have disabilities simply can’t fathom what they need to do to take care of themselves.
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 10, 2018
Even though Social Security is arguably the most important social program in this country, that doesn’t mean it’s impervious to problems. According to the newest Social Security Board of Trustees report released in early June, Social Security is undergoing major changes right now that could soon adversely impact the payouts of current and future eligible beneficiaries.
