AT&T Is Red-Hot Again. CEO John Stankey Says It’s Just the Beginning. - Barron's
1. AT&T shares rose 60.5% in last 12 months, outperforming S&P 500. 2. CEO praises company focus on communications over media divestiture. 3. AT&T aims to enhance broadband deployment, reaching 30 million passings. 4. Debt reduced by $45 billion; $40 billion return to shareholders planned. 5. Market perception improving, but CEO seeks more top-line growth.