AT&T stock rises after $1.0 billion spectrum deal closes, with earnings next on deck
New York, Jan 14, 2026, 21:25 EST — Market closed AT&T shares climbed Wednesday following a regulatory filing revealing the telecom giant finalized a $1.018 billion acquisition of spectrum assets. The deal underscores carriers’ ongoing willingness to pay top dollar for airwaves as the next phase of 5G investment looms. (SEC) This deal is crucial because spectrum—the airwaves carriers rely…