AT&T stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook and $45B return plan — fiber deals in focus
New York, Jan 28, 2026, 14:26 (ET) — Regular session AT&T shares climbed 4.9%, hitting $24.14 in afternoon trading Wednesday, after reaching an intraday high of $24.57. Volume surged past 52 million shares. This response is crucial for a stock that many investors view mainly as a dividend play. In telecom, the focus isn’t on rapid growth but on whether…