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Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon shares fell 0.7% to $39.08 after California regulators approved its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier, with the deal set to close next week. The approval includes broadband expansion and affordability conditions. A 10-hour outage this week prompted Verizon to offer $20 credits to affected customers. Investors await Verizon’s Q4 earnings on Jan. 30 amid scrutiny over service reliability and integration plans.
EchoStar Corporation (SATS) stock jumps nearly 6% as Dish vendor dispute hits FCC SpaceX review

EchoStar Corporation (SATS) stock jumps nearly 6% as Dish vendor dispute hits FCC SpaceX review

EchoStar shares jumped 5.9% to $131.09 in after-hours trading following news that Crown Castle accused Dish Wireless of defaulting on over $3.5 billion in payments. Crown Castle has ended its infrastructure deal with Dish and, along with other vendors, is urging the FCC to impose conditions on EchoStar’s pending spectrum transfer to SpaceX. The FCC’s timeline for spectrum transfers and earnings forecasts remains in focus.
AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 0.7% at $98.39 after AT&T’s FirstNet announced plans to launch satellite connectivity for first responders by mid-2026. AST recently launched its BlueBird 6 satellite and aims for up to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on the company’s ability to accelerate launches and expand ground gateways. The stock is up about 35% year-to-date.
AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T shares fell 1.5% to $23.97 Wednesday after Arete Research cut the stock to sell and set a $20 target. The company announced new 5G connected-car deals with Mitsubishi and iM Media Labs at CES. AT&T is seeking more 3.45 GHz spectrum and plans to move its headquarters to Plano, Texas by late 2028. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28, with analysts expecting 47 cents per share in earnings.
American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines shares rose about 2% to $15.99 Wednesday after announcing free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members, sponsored by AT&T. U.S. regulators proposed easing civil fines in airline consumer-protection cases, waiving $16.7 million in penalties imposed on American last year. Delta and United shares fell about 0.8% each.
AT&T stock slips after fresh downgrade as traders brace for jobs data and Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock slips after fresh downgrade as traders brace for jobs data and Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T shares fell 1.1% to $24.06 Wednesday after Arete Research downgraded the stock to “sell” with a $20 target. The move came as the S&P 500 traded flat and investors awaited Friday’s U.S. payrolls report. AT&T is set to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28. American Airlines announced a new partnership with AT&T to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi for loyalty members.
AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on AT&T satellite-to-phone beta plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on AT&T satellite-to-phone beta plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 7.2% Tuesday before slipping 1.8% to $95.75 after hours. Investors tracked AT&T’s plan to begin a limited satellite-to-phone beta in the first half of 2026. Options activity surged, with calls outpacing puts and implied volatility rising. The next BlueBird satellite launch and March earnings window remain in focus.
AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 5.3% to $87.92 after AT&T announced a beta direct-to-device satellite service using AST’s network in the first half of 2026. BlueBird 7, the next satellite, has arrived in Florida for launch integration. AT&T has set up four ground gateways but needs more for national coverage. Traders are watching for further launch updates and the next earnings report.
Verizon stock today: VZ ends 2025 nearly flat as investors circle Jan. 30 earnings, dividend dates

Verizon stock today: VZ ends 2025 nearly flat as investors circle Jan. 30 earnings, dividend dates

Verizon closed up 0.1% at $40.73 in the year’s final session, with little movement ahead of its Jan. 30 earnings webcast. The NYSE will close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and reopen Jan. 2. Verizon’s next dividend payout is $0.69 a share, ex-dividend Jan. 12. Investors await updates on its $20 billion Frontier deal and key subscriber metrics.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slides today as AT&T sets satellite beta timeline; insider buy filing in focus

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slides today as AT&T sets satellite beta timeline; insider buy filing in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 2.7% to $72.63 Wednesday, then rose 0.5% after hours. AT&T said it activated a fourth satellite ground gateway and will launch a limited beta satellite service in the first half of 2026. Director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 each under a pre-arranged plan. Levi & Korsinsky began a securities law investigation into AST SpaceMobile.
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