What's Going On With AT&T Shares?
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) shares are trading slightly lower due to concerns about future rate hikes following last Wednesday's FOMC statement and lower-than-expected initial jobless claims data. The company's substantial debt and heavy investments in network infrastructure could lead to higher interest expenses if the Federal Reserve signals future interest rate hikes. This could reduce AT&T's profitability and potentially strain its finances. The company's stock is also known for its dividend payments, which could become less attractive compared to fixed-income investments like bonds when interest rates rise.
September 25, 2023 | 4:13 pm
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AT&T's stock is trading lower due to concerns about future rate hikes. The company's substantial debt and heavy investments could lead to higher interest expenses, reducing profitability and potentially straining its finances.
AT&T's substantial debt and heavy investments in network infrastructure make it vulnerable to interest rate hikes. If the Federal Reserve signals future rate hikes, AT&T may face higher interest expenses, which could reduce its profitability and strain its finances. Additionally, AT&T's dividend payments could become less attractive compared to fixed-income investments like bonds when interest rates rise, potentially leading to a shift in investments and putting downward pressure on its stock price.
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