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BullDigest's May 4 Pre-Market Summary of AT&T Inc.

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Check out BullDigest's May 4 Pre-Market Summary of AT&T Inc.. We provide a summary of the key news before the market opens.

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Estimated market influence

Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway

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Analyst rating: Buy

Warren Buffett expressed optimism about the U.S. while acknowledging economic challenges, discussed Berkshire Hathaway's $347 billion cash reserve, and advised against worrying about short-term market volatility.

AT&T

AT&T

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Analyst rating: Buy

Provided information on star codes for calling features, billing transfers, international calls, and adding devices to their account.

Context

Business Insights and Market Implications Summary

Warren Buffett's Final Annual Meeting

  • Key Themes:
    • Optimism about the U.S. economy despite economic challenges.
    • Criticism of using trade as a weapon; advocated for balanced trade through import certificates.
    • Concern over inflation and currency devaluation due to fiscal policy.
    • Highlighted the importance of addressing the 7% revenue/expenditure gap in fiscal policy.
    • Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserve stood at $347 billion, emphasizing liquidity for future opportunities.
    • Market volatility dismissed as short-term noise; long-term outperformance expected.

AT&T Star Codes and Calling Features

  • Key Insights:
    • AT&T home phone users can utilize star codes to manage calling features (availability may vary).
    • *77/*87: Block anonymous calls.
    • *60/*80: Block specific numbers.
    • *72/*73: Forward calls.
    • *69/*89: Redial last incoming call.
    • *57: Trace last incoming call for legal action.
    • *70: Enable call waiting.
    • *67: Hide Caller ID.
    • *66/*86: Alert when a busy number is free.
    • 74#: Speed dial setup.

AT&T Billing Responsibility Transfer

  • Key Points:
    • Wireless customers can transfer billing responsibility for lines to another AT&T account holder online.
    • Initiation requires payment of accessory installment plans for transferred lines.
    • Voicemails are lost upon transfer.
    • Service must be separated from internet, phone, or TV services before transfer.
    • Plan and pricing changes may occur post-transfer.
    • Final prorated bill sent to the initiator.

AT&T International Calling and Texting

  • Key Details:
    • Dial +/011 followed by country code and local number for international calls/texts from the U.S.
    • Mexico mobile country code updated to 52.
    • Wi-Fi Calling available for US calls at no extra charge with eligible plans (HD Voice required).
    • International calls via Wi-Fi billed at standard rates; recommend disabling Wi-Fi Calling for international plans.
    • US callers: dial/text as usual.
    • International callers: use country access number +1 and U.S. number.

AT&T Adding a Line or Device

  • Key Process:
    • Add new device to existing account by selecting the device, choosing a plan, and following prompts.
    • For devices purchased elsewhere: ensure unlocked (contact previous provider) and order an AT&T SIM card online.