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T Expands Into Satellite Connectivity Space: Will it Boost Prospects?
ZACKS· 2025-12-30 18:45
Core Insights - AT&T, Inc. is collaborating with AST Spacemobile to enhance satellite connectivity, targeting underserved rural and remote areas in the U.S. where traditional network deployment is challenging [1][9] - ASTS has launched Bluebird 6, the largest commercial communications satellite in low earth orbit, and AT&T has activated its fourth satellite ground gateway to connect satellites with its core network [2][9] - AT&T plans to initiate beta satellite service for select customers and FirstNet users in the first half of 2026, which will improve connectivity for public safety operations [2][3] Company Strategy - The partnership with ASTS aims to overcome limitations of terrestrial infrastructure, particularly in sparsely populated regions [1] - FirstNet, AT&T's public safety network, is currently testing ASTS satellite services with various public safety agencies, which could enhance services for first responders in remote areas [3][9] Competitive Landscape - AT&T faces competition from T-Mobile, which is collaborating with Starlink for its direct-to-cell services and has begun beta testing in 2024 [4] - Verizon has also partnered with ASTS to expand its SATCOM capabilities, utilizing its low band spectrum to enhance coverage in remote areas, posing a challenge to AT&T's initiatives [5] Financial Performance - AT&T's stock has increased by 9.8% over the past year, contrasting with a 1.7% decline in the industry [8] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 11, which is below the industry average of 11.86 [10] - Earnings estimates for 2025 have risen by 0.5% to $2.06, while estimates for 2026 remain unchanged [11]
Sensex, Nifty decline in early deals amid persistent foreign fund outflows
The Hindu· 2025-12-30 05:20
Market Overview - The stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade on December 30, 2025, due to persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in global equities affecting investor sentiment [1] - The BSE Sensex fell by 209.32 points to 84,486.22, while the NSE Nifty decreased by 63.25 points to 25,878.85 [1] Company Performance - Among the biggest laggards in the 30-Sensex firms were Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, and Kotak Mahindra Bank [1] - Conversely, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, and Reliance Industries were noted as gainers [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth ₹2,759.89 crore on December 29, while Domestic Institutional Investors purchased stocks worth ₹2,643.85 crore [3] Global Market Trends - In Asian markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was in positive territory, while South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index were lower [2] - U.S. markets also ended lower on December 29 [2] Commodity Prices - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, increased by 0.03% to $61.96 per barrel [3]
Verizon: Out of the Doghouse and Into Your Dividend Portfolio
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-29 16:16
Core Viewpoint - Verizon is positioned as the top stock in the 2025 Dogs of the Dow list, with a dividend yield of approximately 6.8%, and is expected to outperform the index in the coming year [2] Group 1: Financial Performance and Projections - Verizon is trading at a historically low valuation, which positions the company to pay dividends and potentially deliver a double-digit total return for investors in 2026 [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is forecasted to advance by as much as 13% in 2026, indicating a favorable market environment [3] - Analyst consensus predicts Verizon's stock to rise by at least 17% in 2025, with a potential high-end target of an additional 20% [4] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - 2026 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for Verizon, as the company has focused on cost-cutting, debt reduction, and investments in broadband and 5G, which are yielding positive results [5] - Verizon has opted not to repurchase shares in 2025, prioritizing debt reduction and cash flow enhancement instead, with a buyback authorization of approximately 100 million shares, or about 2.4% of the outstanding share count [6] Group 3: Market Position and Support - Verizon is the highest-yielding stock among the Dogs of the Dow for 2025, attracting institutional accumulation that provides a solid support base and limits downside risk [7] - A CEO transition and the unused buyback authorization could serve as significant catalysts for the company if cash flow continues to improve [7] - Despite expectations for margin widening and growth in 2026, analyst forecasts remain conservative, predicting low-single-digit revenue growth with slightly better earnings growth [8]
Trump's Justice Department probes Google, Verizon over DEI policies, citing fraud law: report
New York Post· 2025-12-29 14:46
Group 1 - The Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in hiring and promotion at companies like Google and Verizon, launching investigations under the False Claims Act [1][4] - The investigations are part of a broader initiative by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use the False Claims Act as a civil rights enforcement tool, expanding its traditional focus on financial fraud [3][10] - Companies that certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws while maintaining DEI programs deemed discriminatory could face accusations of submitting "false claims" for government payment [3][10] Group 2 - Google and Verizon have received demands from the DOJ for documents related to their workplace diversity programs, with other companies across various industries also potentially under investigation [4][16] - The DOJ's approach, known as implied certification, argues that compliance with civil rights laws is essential for receiving federal funds, targeting companies with federal contracts that continue DEI policies [10][11] - Legal experts suggest that the DOJ's strategy may face challenges in court, as proving material misrepresentation in securing federal contracts could be difficult [13]
中国移动内蒙古公司圆满完成全国高山滑雪锦标赛通信保障任务
Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang· 2025-12-29 14:37
转自:新华财经 近日,备受瞩目的全国高山滑雪锦标赛在内蒙古自治区赤峰市喀喇沁旗美林谷滑雪场圆满落幕。作为赛事通信保障的主力军,中国移动内蒙古公司全维度统 筹、高标准推进,圆满完成赛事通信保障工作。 在赛事网络建设中,作为属地分公司,中国移动内蒙古公司赤峰分公司(以下简称"赤峰移动")率先应用5G-A创新技术,通过大规模载波聚合(CA)实现 多频段资源智能整合,下载速率高达2Gbps,显著提升网络峰值速率与系统容量。同时,依托基站智能单板实现业务精准识别与差异化保障,精准匹配媒体 高清直播、新闻实时回传等高带宽、低时延业务需求,确保传输画质清晰、信号稳定。在比赛场馆、观众聚集区等重点区域,借助新一代Massive MIMO设 备精准部署,依托波束赋形技术实现"人群指向性"覆盖,大幅提升网络容量与用户接入体验的同时,有效降低信号干扰,全面达成"高密度、大带宽、低时 延、高可靠"的核心保障目标。 高山滑雪比赛保障设备监控中心 前期,赤峰移动聚焦赛事指挥中心、媒体转播区、计时记分系统等核心点位,打造高品质互联网专线、数据专线及语音专线,并实施双路由物理保护机制, 确保关键业务传输。同时,全面完成传输环网隐患排查与加固 ...
Verizon to report earnings January 30, 2026
Globenewswire· 2025-12-29 14:00
Core Viewpoint - Verizon Communications Inc. is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on January 30, 2026, with a webcast presentation scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Verizon is headquartered in New York City and serves customers worldwide, including nearly all of the Fortune 500 companies [2]. - The company generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024, highlighting its significant market presence and operational scale [2]. - Verizon focuses on delivering mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security to meet customer demands [2]. Group 2: Investor Relations - Access to fourth-quarter 2025 earnings materials, including press releases and financial tables, will be available on Verizon's Investor Relations website at 6:30 a.m. ET on the earnings report date [1]. - The company provides various resources for media and investors, including news releases and media contacts, through its online media center [3].
2025年中国移动内蒙古公司生态伙伴合作大会暨商机分享会举行
Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang· 2025-12-29 11:51
Core Insights - The conference themed "Intelligent Ecology, Value Co-creation" was held by China Mobile Inner Mongolia, gathering nearly 50 ecological partners to discuss new paths for ecological collaboration and opportunities for digital development [1][3]. Group 1: Achievements and Collaborations - China Mobile Inner Mongolia's General Manager, Ma Xianfeng, highlighted the company's ecological cooperation philosophy and development plans, noting that the number of ecological partners has exceeded 500, with a cooperation scale surpassing 1 billion [3][4]. - The service scale for government and enterprise clients has consistently exceeded 1 million, with nearly 100,000 connections for 5G industry applications and over 1,000 benchmark projects across various fields such as government affairs, healthcare, and industry [3][4]. - The company has established a new information service system based on "connection + computing power + capabilities," optimizing its computing power layout significantly in data center construction and other areas [3][4]. Group 2: Future Cooperation Initiatives - Ma Xianfeng proposed a "Four Commons" cooperation initiative, which includes building a new foundation for "East Data West Computing," expanding industry empowerment in sectors like smart mining and agriculture, creating a new ecosystem for capability platforms, and enhancing customer trust through a comprehensive service system [4][5]. - The conference featured representatives sharing their cooperation experiences and development visions, with a focus on market opportunities in key areas such as digital government, smart energy, healthcare, and cultural tourism [5]. - The event aimed to clarify key directions for ecological cooperation and establish a practical platform for business opportunity connections, with a commitment to transforming opportunities into effective projects for high-quality economic and social development in Inner Mongolia [5].
AT&T (T) Positioned for Higher Share Buybacks Through 2029, Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-28 18:09
Group 1 - AT&T Inc. is considered one of the best telecom stocks to invest in, with Goldman Sachs reducing its price target to $29 from $33 while maintaining a Buy rating [1] - Goldman Sachs projects an 8% free cash flow CAGR for AT&T through 2029, driven by Mobility EBITDA growth, increasing fiber transmissions, and improved Business Wireline trends [1] - The company's capital expenditure leadership and expanding fiber footprint, potentially enhanced by the Lumen Mass Markets acquisition, are expected to provide convergence benefits and prepare the network for AI-driven traffic [2] Group 2 - Wolfe Research downgraded AT&T to Peer Perform from Outperform, citing a "wait and see" approach due to increased near-term risks from evolving market conditions [3] - Wolfe Research anticipates that pricing and promotional adjustments may negatively affect postpaid phone ARPU growth, projecting only a 0.3% year-over-year increase in 2026, along with potential impacts on subscriber growth [3] - AT&T provides a wide range of wireless communication services and data solutions to various customer segments, including corporations, government entities, wholesale customers, and individual consumers [4]
Sun: TASE gains on final-ever day of Sunday trading
En.Globes.Co.Il· 2025-12-28 15:39
Market Overview - The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a rise on the last day of Sunday trading, with the Tel Aviv 35 Index increasing by 0.43% to 3,618.80 points, and the Tel Aviv 125 Index rising by 0.56% to 3,647.25 points [1] - The BlueTech Global Index rose by 0.93% to 624.09 points, while the All Bond corporate bond index increased by 0.05% to 420.08 points [1] - Total turnover reached NIS 2.14 billion in equities and NIS 2.22 billion in bonds [1] Currency Exchange Rates - The representative shekel-dollar rate was set 0.157% lower at NIS 3.186/$, and the shekel-euro rate was set 0.242% lower at NIS 3.757/€ [2] Top Gainers - Bezeq Israel Telecommunications Company Ltd. saw the largest increase on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, rising by 3.19% [3] - Other notable gainers included Elbit Systems Ltd. with a rise of 2.15%, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. increasing by 1.20%, Melisron Ltd. up by 2.39%, NewMed Energy rising by 2.27%, and Camtek increasing by 1.89% [3] Top Losers - YH Dimri Construction and Development experienced the largest decline on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, falling by 2.95% [4] - Other significant declines included Shufersal Ltd. down by 2.34%, Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings down by 2.57%, and Bank Hapoalim leading the market with a fall of 0.85% [4] - Mizrahi Tefahot Bank fell by 1.05%, and Bank Leumi decreased by 0.61% [4] - Outside the Tel Aviv 35 Index, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. fell by 2.22% [4]
一碗香飘世界的“臭”粉背后的数智密码
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-12-26 08:51
Core Viewpoint - The unique flavor of Luosifen (snail rice noodle) has gained global popularity, and behind this phenomenon, a digital transformation driven by smart technology is occurring in the industry [1]. Group 1: Industry Transformation - The annual sales of pre-packaged Luosifen have surpassed 10 billion yuan, but traditional production methods face challenges such as low scheduling efficiency and poor supply chain collaboration [6]. - China Mobile Guangxi has innovatively constructed a "Party Building + Industry Chain + Service Chain" integration model to address these challenges, forming a "Party Building Alliance" to support 126 enterprises in the Luosifen industrial park [6]. - The deployment of AI and smart solutions has improved production efficiency by over 30%, allowing for quicker responses to market changes [6]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - A "5G + Luosifen Industry Big Data Platform" has been established to implement full-process traceability, enhancing customer complaint handling efficiency by 60% [7]. - The introduction of AI visual recognition models has improved the inspection pass rate by nearly 5% by creating a complete "digital history" for each product [6]. - Digital transformation initiatives have led to a 45% reduction in labor costs for a pickled bamboo shoot production company, showcasing the benefits of smart technology in the industry [7]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The total sales revenue of the Luosifen industry chain reached 66.99 billion yuan, reflecting an 11.5% year-on-year growth, significantly boosting local economy and employment [7]. - The "Party Building Empowerment" approach has facilitated precise support for small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing their digital capabilities [7]. - The transformation from "individual efforts" to "collaborative chains" and from "experience-driven" to "data-driven" models illustrates the ongoing evolution of the Luosifen industry [7].