What's Going On With AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Tech Stocks Wednesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies stocks are trading higher after AT&T announced that less than 10% of its nationwide copper-wire telecom network has lead-clad cables. This comes in response to a story last week indicating that several telecom giants have networks of underground cables covered in toxic lead. AT&T and Verizon have lost 14% and 10% of their stock value, respectively, since the report on July 9.

July 19, 2023 | 11:31 am
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Lumen Technologies' stock is trading higher following AT&T's announcement about the extent of lead-clad cables in its network.
Lumen Technologies' stock is likely benefiting from AT&T's clarification, as it reduces overall industry uncertainty about the extent of lead-clad cables in telecom networks.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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AT&T's stock is trading higher after the company clarified the extent of lead-clad cables in its network.
AT&T's clarification about the extent of lead-clad cables in its network has led to a positive reaction in the stock market, indicating investor confidence in the company's handling of the situation.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Verizon's stock is trading higher following AT&T's announcement about the extent of lead-clad cables in its network.
Verizon's stock is likely benefiting from AT&T's clarification, as it reduces overall industry uncertainty about the extent of lead-clad cables in telecom networks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80