AT Shares Drop 0.75% as Trading Volume Plummets 28.9% to 144th in U.S. Markets

, , representing a 28.92% decline from the previous day's volume. . markets. The move followed a strategic shift in capital allocation priorities by the company's management, which announced plans to reduce dividend payouts while increasing share repurchases in the third quarter. This decision reflects a broader industry trend toward optimizing equity returns through balance sheet flexibility.

Market analysts noted that the volume contraction suggests reduced short-term speculative interest, with institutional investors appearing to consolidate positions ahead of the Q3 earnings report scheduled for October 8. The stock's performance diverged from broader communication services sector indices, which showed marginal gains driven by 5G infrastructure contract announcements from competitors. , with RSI readings indicating potential for reversal patterns.

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