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Wall Street ended mixed on Thursday, reducing earlier losses amid easing Treasury yields following the House vote on Trump’s tax and spending bill.

Market-Moving News

Telecom

AT&T Makes $5.75B Fiber Play with Lumen Residential Network Acquisition

AT&T (NYSE: T) has agreed to buy Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber business in a $5.75 billion all-cash deal. The acquisition includes about one million residential fiber subscribers and access to over four million fiber-ready locations across 11 U.S. states.

The deal gives AT&T control of key last-mile fiber assets and access to central office infrastructure in cities like Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, and Seattle. Once completed, a new AT&T-owned subsidiary, NetworkCo, will hold the assets.

Lumen’s enterprise fiber and copper-based consumer customers are not part of the deal. However, Lumen will continue providing support services, including field operations, billing, and IT support, for about two years after closing.

We’re seeing a major step in AT&T’s plan to expand its fiber footprint and grow long-term broadband revenue. For investors, the move signals deeper investment into high-speed infrastructure and a shift away from legacy network models. The added scale could also improve AT&T’s competitive position in high-growth urban and suburban markets.

The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. Once finalized, AT&T aims to significantly increase the reach of its fiber network, with plans to double its coverage by 2030.

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Retail

Walmart Cuts Deep with Job Reductions, Signaling Leaner Retail Model Ahead

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is cutting approximately 1,500 jobs as part of a broad restructuring plan to simplify its operations. The move affects teams in global tech, advertising (Walmart Connect), and e-commerce fulfillment tied to U.S. stores.

Executives describe the changes as a step toward sharper focus and more efficient retail execution. While some new positions will be introduced, the overall shift reflects a strategy of consolidation and operational discipline.

This round of layoffs marks one of Walmart’s biggest workforce reductions in recent years. The decision signals a more aggressive push to streamline operations as the company faces inflationary pressure, shifting consumer habits, and rising supply chain costs.

Beyond the numbers, the cuts come just after Walmart warned of potential price hikes tied to new tariffs, underscoring the external pressures driving internal change. As the largest private employer in the U.S., layoffs of this size also highlight how macro forces are reshaping frontline retail infrastructure.

Earlier this year, Walmart closed its North Carolina office and eliminated roles as part of its transition toward centralized hubs in California and Arkansas. The latest cuts build on that strategy and reflect the company’s evolving approach to scaling for long-term efficiency.

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Investment Banking

Big Bet on Asia: Goldman Unifies Investment Banking Arm Across Region

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is consolidating three of its Asian investment banking divisions into a single, integrated unit. The restructuring brings together previously separate businesses across Asia Pacific to improve execution and unify client coverage.

The combined structure is designed to align deal advisory, capital markets, and corporate finance operations across the region, simplifying internal workflows and enhancing coordination across offices in markets including Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

This switch signals Goldman’s intent to solidify its competitive edge in Asia’s increasingly active deal landscape. As cross-border M&A and capital-raising activity accelerate, banks offering cohesive, region-wide execution are better positioned to win mandates and manage large, complex transactions.

Asia Pacific remains one of Goldman’s most important long-term growth regions. The integration may help the firm deliver stronger client outcomes by combining sector expertise with local market access across multiple jurisdictions.

It also supports the broader strategy of tightening global investment banking operations after a period of high-cost expansion.

Goldman currently leads the region’s equity capital market rankings, and this consolidation could help protect that lead by aligning talent and infrastructure with rising demand in regional dealmaking.

Vigil Neuroscience Inc [VIGL] $7.88 (+241.13%)

Vigil Neuroscience more than tripled after Sanofi agreed to acquire the company for up to $10 per share in cash, a huge premium driven by its promising Alzheimer’s drug candidate.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp [NVTS] $5.05 (+164.40%)

Navitas Semiconductor surged after announcing a partnership deal with NVIDIA to support next-generation AI data centers using its GaNFast and GeneSiC power technologies.

Advance Auto Parts Inc [AAP] $49.28 (+57.39%)

Advance Auto Parts jumped after posting Q1 earnings well ahead of expectations and sharing strong 2025 guidance, easing fears over tariffs.

Sunrun Inc [RUN] $6.71 (-37.05%)

Sunrun tumbled after House Republicans passed a tax bill threatening rooftop solar incentives, which could affect the company’s lease-driven business model.

SolarEdge Tech [SEDG] $14.95 (-24.67%)

SolarEdge Tech is another stock affected by the proposed tax bill that would cut clean energy incentives, declining alongside Enphase Energy (ENPH) and the broader solar sector.

EnerSys [ENS] $81.32 (-14.85%)

EnerSys fell despite strong Q1 results, as its Q2 revenue and earnings guidance came in well below expectations. 

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