U.S. Stock Market Unusual Movement: AT&T Plunges on October 9—SpaceX Spectrum Expansion, Competition Concerns, and Target Price Downgrade

U.S. Telephone and Telegraph October 9: Major Drop Explained

Keywords: SpaceX spectrum expansion, competition concerns, target price cut

1. On October 8, SpaceX agreed to acquire 800MHz low-frequency spectrum covering the entire United States, and plans to leverage its satellite network to develop mobile communications services; the FCC approved the deployment of 15,000 direct-to-cell satellites this week, increasing competitive pressure on traditional operators for new users and communications revenue.

2. On October 9, Scotiabank reduced AT&T’s target price from $27.5 to $26.5, and noted that SpaceX’s spectrum deal heightened risks of long-term industry disruption and valuation pressure.

3. On October 9, rising U.S. Treasury yields placed additional valuation pressure on high-dividend telecom stocks like AT&T, with the telecom sector weakening in line with major operators.

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