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Public Pension Investment Board Reduces AT&T Holdings in Q2

Mizuho Maintains Hold Rating on First Energy

Barclays Analyst Maintains Buy Rating on BP

BP repurchased stocks and bought a gasoline barge from ExxonMobil

Verizon Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations, Declares Quarterly Dividend

Piedmont Natural Gas launches new project to help customers manage winter energy bills

Australian Government Grants Major Project Status to Jera Nex bp Offshore Wind Project

Duke Energy Foundation Provides $500,000 Grants to Small Businesses in North Carolina

BP PLC repurchased 1,559,875 ordinary shares

AT&T Launches Smart Home Security System Driven by Google Home and Abode

JPMorgan Downgrades Duke Energy's Target Price

Verizon Teams Up with Denver Broncos to Upgrade Stadium Wi-Fi 6E and 5G Networks

BP Delivered First Oil from Atlantis 1 Expansion Project in Gulf of Mexico Two Months Ahead of Schedule

BP plc Launches Seventh Major Project to Expand Energy Portfolio

BP and Chevron Win at the First US-Mexico Gulf Oil Lease Auction Under Trump

BP Pulse Expanding DC Fast Charging Network in the US

Duke Energy Completes Construction of Two New Solar Stations

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Verizon's Target Price

Morgan Stanley Cuts AT&T's Target Price

Stamos Capital Partners L.P. Increased Holdings in AT&T Inc.

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MarketBeat highlights five entertainment stocks to watch: Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon Communications, Roblox, and Flutter Entertainment. These stocks have high trading volumes and are sensitive to consumer trends and economic cycles. Disney's $1 billion deal with OpenAI is noted, but analysts suggest other stocks may be better buys despite Disney's Moderate Buy rating.

- Disney's recent $1 billion deal highlights its ongoing expansion in the entertainment sector, alongside notable companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Verizon.  
- The article discusses the performance and market sensitivity of entertainment stocks, emphasizing their reliance on consumer trends and technological changes.  
- MarketBeat identifies Disney and four other companies as key stocks to watch, although Disney is not currently among the top recommendations from analysts.

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Entertainment Stocks To Follow Today - December 14th

AT&T customers affected by data breaches in 2019 and 2022 can claim part of a $177 million settlement. Payouts up to $7,500 are available, with claims due by December 18. The breaches exposed personal data of millions, leading to lawsuits and settlement approval. Customers must provide documentation to qualify for higher payments. Emails from attsettlement@e.emailksa.com contain claim instructions.

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To seek new returns and gain a key "information advantage," hedge funds are making a significant foray into the physical commodities market. Financial giants including Citadel, Balyasny, and Jain Global are directly involved in the physical trading of natural gas, electricity, and crude oil by acquiring assets and expanding their teams. This move aims to seize the initiative in financial transactions by mastering the real supply and demand pulse

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Public Sector Pension Investment Board reduced its stake in AT&T Inc. by 61.1% in Q2, selling 1,881,928 shares. AT&T's stock performance and analyst ratings are mixed, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $30.55. The company reported Q3 earnings of $0.54 per share, meeting expectations, with revenue up 1.7% year-over-year. AT&T announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share, yielding 4.5% annually.

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Mizuho Securities analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained a Hold rating on FirstEnergy, with shares closing at $44.26. Crowdell, a 4-star analyst, has a 6.0% average return and a 64.10% success rate. FirstEnergy has a Moderate Buy consensus with a $50.44 price target, indicating a 13.96% upside. Another report also reiterated a Hold rating with a $49.00 target.

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Mizuho Securities Sticks to Their Hold Rating for FirstEnergy (FE)

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AT&T and Comcast are key players in the U.S. telecom market, driven by 5G adoption, fiber expansion, and mobile data traffic growth. AT&T is expanding its 5G capacity and integrating AI tools, while Comcast focuses on broadband and in-home WiFi. Both face competition from Verizon and others. The U.S. telecom market is expected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2029.

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Three high-yield dividend stocks are recommended: Evergy, Prudential Financial, and Realty Income. Evergy offers a 3.8% dividend yield and has increased dividends for 22 years. Prudential Financial has a 4.7% yield and has raised dividends for 17 years. Realty Income provides a 5.7% yield, paying monthly, and has increased dividends for 30 years.

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Barclays analyst Lydia Rainforth maintained a Buy rating on BP p.l.c., with shares closing at p439.25. Rainforth, a 4-star analyst, has a 6.4% average return and a 60% success rate. BP has a Moderate Buy consensus with a price target of p455.06, indicating a 3.60% upside. Goldman Sachs also maintained a Buy rating with a £4.70 price target.

Barclays Sticks to Its Buy Rating for BP p.l.c. (BP)

On December 12, 2025, BP p.l.c. bought back 1,572,184 shares as part of a buyback program started on November 4, 2025, on the London Stock Exchange and Cboe (UK).1BP purchased an E10 gasoline barge from Exxon Mobil, participating in recent transactions within the Northwest European gasoline market.2

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Key facts: BP buys back 1.57M shares; purchases E10 gasoline barge

In times of falling interest rates, is this 6.6% yield on a blue chip company too good to be true?

Verizon's CEO calls its 6.6% dividend 'sacrosanct.' How safe is it really?

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) shares rose 1.7% on Friday, trading at $40.91. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with price targets ranging from $44 to $51. The company reported Q3 earnings of $1.21 per share, slightly above estimates, with revenue of $33.82 billion. Verizon announced a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, yielding 6.7%. Hedge funds have adjusted their stakes in the company, which has a market cap of $172.49 billion.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Trading 1.7% Higher   - Here's Why

AT&T Inc. shares rose 1.15% to $24.58 on Friday, ending a five-day losing streak, despite a generally poor market performance. The stock remains 17.49% below its 52-week high. Compared to competitors, AT&T's performance was mixed: Netflix rose 1.17%, Disney rose 0.13%, and Comcast fell 1.34%. Trading volume was significantly below the 50-day average.

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AT&T Inc. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

Victra, the largest exclusive authorized Verizon retailer in the U.S., has been named one of Comparably's 2025 Best Companies for Compensation and Best Company Culture. Ranking #71 for Compensation and #75 for Company Culture, this recognition highlights Victra's commitment to competitive pay, employee growth, and a rewarding workplace culture. CEO Rich Balot emphasized the importance of investing in employees for overall business success.

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				Victra, Largest Exclusive Authorized Verizon Retailer, Named One of Comparably's 2025 Best Companies for Compensation & Culture

Piedmont Natural Gas, a Duke Energy subsidiary, has launched new programs to assist customers in managing winter energy bills. The initiative includes tips and strategies to help reduce energy costs. This news brief, generated by Public Technologies using AI, is based on Duke Energy's original content published via PR Newswire on December 12, 2025.

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Piedmont Natural Gas Launches New Programs to Help Customers Manage Winter Energy Bills

BP PLC announced the purchase of 1,572,184 of its ordinary shares on 12 December 2025 as part of a buyback program. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange and Cboe (UK), with prices ranging from 436.15 to 443.40 pence. The company plans to transfer these shares into treasury. Following this purchase, BP holds 852,205,749 shares in treasury and has 15,634,107,245 ordinary shares and 12,706,252 preference shares in issue.

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