EchoStar was added to the S&P 500 in March 2026, despite 21.5% of its shares being sold short, creating a rare situation where passive funds must buy while many bet against it. The stock has surged over 312% in the past year, driven by two major spectrum deals: AT&T's $22.65 billion purchase and SpaceX's $20 billion plus equity stake acquisition. These deals have shifted the outlook positively, with analysts raising price targets. However, risks remain as the AT&T deal awaits regulatory approval and insider selling suggests caution. The stock's future hinges on the successful closing of these deals, which could trigger a short squeeze.
New analysis from Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence shows AT&T customers using both its fiber and wireless services enjoy the fastest combined internet speeds in the U.S. This highlights AT&T's leadership in converged connectivity, meeting growing custo...
AT&T's stock has fallen about 30% due to concerns over Starlink's plans to enter the mobile market directly. Despite Starlink's technological advances and spectrum acquisitions, significant operational and regulatory challenges limit its immediate th...
AT&T is providing existing postpaid wireless customers with free international long-distance voice calls from the U.S. to countries playing in the semi-final, third-place, and final soccer matches on July 14, 15, 18, and 19, 2026. This offer requires...
