ADT: Not feeling insecure yet
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jul 27, 5:56PM CDT
The home security incumbent has yet to feel threatened by Apple's (AAPL) "do-it-yourself" HomeKit -- and growth in AT&T's (T) Digital Life and Comcast's (CMCSA) investments in home automation and security may benefit ADT (ADT). So says Citigroup...
T: 34.32 (+0.03), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), ADT: 31.97 (+0.38)
Fitch Upgrades DIRECTV Holding's IDR to 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Business Wire - Mon Jul 27, 3:36PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt ratings for DIRECTV Holdings LLC (DTVH) to 'A-' from
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
AT&T-DIRECTV Deal Crosses the FCC Hurdle, Closes - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 1:23PM CDT
U.S. telecom behemoth AT&T, Inc. (T) has scaled up to the highest position in the U.S. pay-TV market with the acquisition of DIRECTV.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), GOGO: 17.78 (-0.70), IQNT: 16.95 (-0.82), RKUS: 10.25 (+0.12)
Apple Back to School Offer: Free Beats Headphones with Mac - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 1:12PM CDT
Close on the heels of its third quarter results, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has announced its new back-to-school promotion.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), CYOU: 20.75 (-2.61), YELP: 33.73 (-0.83), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73)
Sprint Plummets, Will It Continue Downhill? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 12:33PM CDT
Sprint Corp. (S), a leading national telecom carrier in the U.S., suffered a major setback as its stock price plunged more than 10% last week.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), S: 3.10 (-0.34), TMUS: 36.50 (-0.90), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
10 Best Airports to Use Your Cell Phone
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 11:06AM CDT
The latest survey of cell service at the top 50 U.S. airports finds Newark, JFK and LaGuardia in the middle of list. Here are the top 10 airports for mobile.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), S: 3.10 (-0.34), TMUS: 36.50 (-0.90), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
10 Worst U.S. Airports for Using Your Cell Phone
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 10:39AM CDT
Considering all the ways we use our phones while traveling, good connectivity in airports is a necessity. But in these 10 cities' airports, the data service can be disappointing.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), S: 3.10 (-0.34), TMUS: 36.50 (-0.90), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
Is Equinix's (EQIX) Q2 Earnings Likely to Surprise Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 10:35AM CDT
Equinix Inc. (EQIX) is set to report second-quarter 2015 results on Jul 29.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), EA: 71.22 (-1.07), EQIX: 276.64 (+0.58), YELP: 33.73 (-0.83)
AT&T, NYU Announce Winners Of $100,000 Connect Ability Tech Challenge To Improve The Lives Of People Living With Disabilities
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 27, 9:43AM CDT
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Senator Charles Schumer joined AT&T* and New York University's ABILITY Lab Monday to announce more than $100,000 in prizes awarded to developers of high-tech solutions to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
VeriSign (VRSN) Records Y/Y Increase in Earnings in Q2 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 9:18AM CDT
VeriSign Inc. (VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services, recently reported second-quarter 2015 results.
VRSN: 67.93 (+0.20), T: 34.32 (+0.03), GOOGL: 658.27 (+3.50), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
AT&T (T) Stock Price Target Raised at Canaccord
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 8:52AM CDT
AT&T (T) price target was raised to $35 from $34 at Canaccord, which reiterated its 'hold' rating.
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
Apple, Google Self-Serve Home Security Takes On ADT
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jul 27, 8:44AM CDT
Apple's (AAPL) "HomeKit" has been slow to gain traction in the home security market, but AT&T (T) and Comcast (CMCSA) are making inroads vs. incumbent ADT (ADT), says a Citigroup report. Apple launched HomeKit inn 2014. So far, there are only 15...
T: 34.32 (+0.03), GOOGL: 658.27 (+3.50), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06), AAPL: 122.77 (-1.73), ADT: 31.97 (+0.38)
AT&T becomes largest pay TV provider with acquisition of DIRECTV
M2 - Mon Jul 27, 7:51AM CDT
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) said it has completed its acquisition of DIRECTV making the newly combined company the largest pay TV provider in the United States and the world, able to offer millions of people more choices for video entertainment on any screen from almost anywhere, any time.
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
AT&T announces completion of DIRECTV acquisition
M2 - Mon Jul 27, 5:44AM CDT
US communications holding company AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) announced on Friday the completion of its acquisition of DIRECTV for shares of AT&T common stock, in addition to USD28.50 in cash, per share of to shareholders of DIRECTV.
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
Here’s Why You Hate Your Smartphone Carrier
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 25, 10:00AM CDT
It won't come as a surprise that wireless carriers aren't the most beloved companies. The industry is rife with confusing plans, hidden fees, and poor customer service. And according to a report published by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners...
T: 34.32 (+0.03), S: 3.10 (-0.34), TMUS: 36.50 (-0.90), VZ: 45.83 (-0.21)
AT&T Rises on FCC Approval of DirecTV Deal, Sprint Plunges After Price Cut
at The Street - Fri Jul 24, 8:12PM CDT
AT&T jumps after the Federal Communications Commission approves its acquisition of DirecTV. Sprint tanks after it feels the impact of a price cut.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), S: 3.10 (-0.34), DTV: 93.55 (+1.36), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06)
AT&T buys DirecTV, now biggest traditional TV provider in US
By TALI ARBEL - AP - Fri Jul 24, 6:48PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Even as TV watchers increasingly go online, AT&T has become the country's biggest traditional TV provider with its $48.5 billion purchase of DirecTV.
T: 34.32 (+0.03), CMCSK: 60.93 (-1.11), CMCSA: 61.11 (-1.06)
AT&T completes DirecTV buy
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 24, 5:52PM CDT
Communications giant AT&T (T) bought DirecTV for $48.5 bil Fri. after the FCC gave it the nod. The Justice Dept. had earlier approved the deal, which creates the largest global pay TV provider, with 26.4 mil subscribers in the U.S., more than 191 mil...
T: 34.32 (+0.03)
AT&T Expects $2.5B in Synergies from DIRECTV Takeover - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 24, 5:15PM CDT
AT&T Inc. (T) expects to derive a massive $2.5 billion worth of cost synergies on an annualised basis from the third year after the completion of its proposed merger of DIRECTV (DTV).
T: 34.32 (+0.03), AMX: 18.58 (-0.38), DTV: 93.55 (+1.36), TEF: 14.93 (-0.06)
Signet Jewelers Set to Join the S&P 500; PAREXEL International, Catalent to Join the S&P MidCap 400; Others to Join S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 24, 5:10PM CDT
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices:
T: 34.32 (+0.03), PRXL: 66.70 (+2.05), BBT: 40.46 (-0.33), CTLT: 31.61 (+1.52), LITEV: 20.85 (+3.85), CAS: 3.05 (-0.87), DTV: 93.55 (+1.36), JDSU: 11.09 (-0.08), BKS: 26.74 (-0.42), ENTA: 47.47 (+2.28), CRK: 1.40 (-0.21), SUSQ: 14.26 (-0.08), SIG: 118.62 (-2.42)