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Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the us. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the us retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.

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Washington state has taken legal action against&nbsp;T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) for&nbsp;allegedly neglecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities, leading to a significant data breach in 2021 that impacted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931807/t-mobile-sued-over-massive-data-breach-impacting-79-million-americans-sensitive-information-included-names-addresses-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">79 million people across the U.S</a>.
Social Media &amp; Smartphones
President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;is considering issuing an executive order aimed at rescuing&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;from being banned from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43018125/trump-considers-executive-order-to-save-tiktok-from-being-banned-in-4-days" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. app&nbsp;stores in four days</a>.&nbsp;
The potential ban of TikTok could impact the app's nearly 17,000 employees in the U.S., <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42997566/tiktok-is-set-to-be-banned-in-the-us-this-sunday-unless-the-supreme-court-steps-in-heres-what-happens-to-its-nearly-17000-american-workforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">sparking a wave of uncertainty</a>.
Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as&nbsp;MrBeast, is in talks with several billionaires about potentially acquiring&nbsp;TikTok to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42994923/mrbeast-discussing-buying-tiktok-with-billionaires-to-prevent-us-shutdown-lets-see-if-we-can-pull-this-off" rel="noreferrer noopener">prevent its shutdown in the U.S</a>.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investor&nbsp;Gary Black&nbsp;has expressed concerns about&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43019833/elon-musk-buying-tiktok-could-hurt-tesla-warns-gary-black-but-dan-ives-thinks-it-makes-sense" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquiring TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is experiencing a drop in its market share in China. This decline is attributed to a decrease in iPhone shipments, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42931758/apple-staring-at-market-share-decline-in-china-amid-declining-iphone-shipments-top-analyst-flags-why-some-models-could-be-face-shipping-momentum-challenges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply chain analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42931758/apple-staring-at-market-share-decline-in-china-amid-declining-iphone-shipments-top-analyst-flags-why-some-models-could-be-face-shipping-momentum-challenges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ming-Chi Kuo</a>.
Technology
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;launched&nbsp;365 Copilot Chat, its AI-powered chat service with AI agents and a new pay-as-you-go plan. The company has rebranded its AI chat service, formerly known as&nbsp;Bing Chat Enterprise, under a new plan named <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43022267/microsoft-launches-new-ai-agents-in-365-copilot-chat-to-drive-widespread-adoption-of-task-automation-tools" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat</a>.
As Southern California battles severe wildfires,&nbsp;NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;researcher&nbsp;Jim Fan&nbsp;emphasized the potential of AI-powered robots in managing such disasters, stating that artificial intelligence could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42946197/nvidias-ai-robots-may-revolutionize-firefighting-amid-california-wildfires" rel="noreferrer noopener">significantly aid firefighting efforts</a>.
An internal memo from&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has unveiled a strategy to implement&nbsp;performance-based job cuts. The memo indicates that Meta aims to achieve a 10% "non-regrettable attrition" rate by the end of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42995912/meta-plans-to-cut-5-of-staff-backfill-roles-in-2025-says-internal-memo" rel="noreferrer noopener">the current performance cycle</a>.
Meta Platforms has admitted that officials from the Biden administration have been exerting pressure on Meta staff to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931361/mark-zuckerberg-says-biden-officials-berated-meta-staff-as-they-refused-to-remove-true-content-it-just-got-to-this-pointthats-ridiculous" rel="noreferrer noopener">remove specific content from the platform</a>.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) has reportedly secured&nbsp;a deal worth over $1&nbsp;billion to supply&nbsp;servers optimized for artificial intelligence to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931833/hewlett-packard-enterprise-strikes-1b-ai-server-deal-with-elon-musks-x-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931833/hewlett-packard-enterprise-strikes-1b-ai-server-deal-with-elon-musks-x-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘s social media platform, X</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On Tuesday,&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;announced the introduction of a beta feature named &#8220;Tasks&#8221; for&nbsp;ChatGPT. The &#8220;Tasks&#8221; feature allows ChatGPT users to schedule future tasks, such as setting reminders for events or arranging regular <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42993561/is-openais-chatgpt-about-to-make-amazons-alexa-apples-siri-and-google-assistant-a-thing-of-the-past" rel="noreferrer noopener">updates like daily weather forecasts</a>.
A former&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;engineer's death has sparked controversy after his mother claimed he possessed sensitive documents about the artificial intelligence company's practices.&nbsp;Suchir Balaji, who had worked with&nbsp;Sam Altman‘s AI company, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43023088/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-mother-says-her-son-had-documents-against-sam-altmans-ai-startup-elon-musk-calls-it-extremely-concerning" rel="noreferrer noopener">in&nbsp;what authorities ruled a suicide</a>.

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President Joe Biden prioritized <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/43054504/biden-commutes-sentences-of-nearly-2500-convicted-of-non-violent-drug-offenses-no-mention-of-cannabis-prisoners">freeing non-violent drug offenders</a> during his final few days in the White House, but TikTok? That's President-elect Donald Trump's problem now. 
According to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-trump-executive-order-1e95d9836bf6f8c0c245ed1c3234d968">Associated Press</a>, Biden has no intention of enforcing the ban, which takes effect on his last full day in office, Jan. 19, and one day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42995328/trump-inauguration-from-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-to-barack-obama-george-bush-and-bill-clinton-who-all-will-attend">before Trump&#8217;s inauguration</a>.
With a deadline looming, the app's fate lands in the hands of the so-called People's Bid for TikTok—backed by none other than Kevin O'Leary of &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; and billionaire Frank McCourt. Apparently, TikTok's U.S. assets are still up for grabs, but no word yet on the price tag or whether a deal can realistically get done <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">in a few days</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Joann Inc. is stitching together a bankruptcy plan for the second time within 12 months. The Ohio-based fabric and crafts retailer is seeking a buyer for its portfolio of some 800 stores. 
Gordon Brothers Retail Partners emerged as the &#8220;stalking horse&#8221; bidder, but Joann remains hopeful for better offers—perhaps from someone who knows how to thread the needle.
Previously, the 82-year-old retailer was under the stewardship of private equity firm Leonard Green &amp; Partners, which acquired it via a $1.6 billion leveraged buyout in 2011. The firm buried the company under a pile of debt (<a href="https://wolfstreet.com/2024/03/18/brick-and-mortar-meltdown-fells-another-retailer-joann-inc-files-for-bankruptcy-3-years-after-ipo/">reportedly</a> $921 million in long-term debt as of Oct. 31, 2020) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/03/20048728/ipo-preview-roblox-coupang-joann-lead-busy-week-of-offerings">sent it public in 2021</a>. 
Joann went private again in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joann-bankruptcy-chapter-11-filing-75093d4032907c59a45e472dd4e23229">March</a> 2024 while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company managed to reduce its $1 billion total debt by about $500 million at the time.
Despite efforts to save itself last year, Joann is joining the growing quilt of recent retail casualties: Party City, Big Lots, LL Flooring, The Body Shop and The Container Store <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42710619/deal-dispatch-party-city-wraps-big-lots-goes-bust-container-store-continues">to name a few</a>.
Kirkland &amp; Ellis is handling legal matters, while Centerview Partners LLC offers financial advice. Alvarez &amp; Marsal North America, LLC is overseeing the restructuring process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Investment firm KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) hired Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) to run an auction for its minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, Reuters reported. </li>
<li>New York-headquartered KKR owns more than 20% of Maya and the potential sale, if it goes through, could value Maya at more than $2 billion, one of the sources said.</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is looking to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/43028181/chemical-company-dupont-electronics-business-separation-retains-water-business">jettison its electronics business</a>. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company expects the transaction to be completed by Nov. 1. DuPont also decided to retain its water business after evaluating strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVT#NYSE">NGVT</a>) is shopping its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties segment, which includes divesting parts of its North Charleston, South Carolina site. The company hopes to improve earnings cash flow and conclude the review process by year-end. Whether a transaction comes about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43027745/ingevity-explores-strategic-options-for-performance-chemicals-segment-to-strengthen-portfolio-projects-fy24-revenue-at-1-40-billion">remains to be seen</a>. </li>
<li>S&amp;W Seed Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANW#NASDAQ">SANW</a>) is up for sale. It&#8217;s also considering a merger or recapitalization as part of a larger strategic review. The Longmont, Colorado-based company has already sold its Australia subsidiary. &#8220;We continue to support all initiatives that optimize shareholder value and will consider the full range of potential strategic alternatives to ensure S&amp;W Seed is best positioned for future success,&#8221; chairman Alan Willits said.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Lourenco Goncalves raised eyebrows during a Monday press conference. According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/cliffs-ceo-rips-evil-japan-and-doubles-down-on-america-first">Bloomberg</a>, the CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) called Japan, a U.S. ally, &#8220;evil&#8221; and accused it of teaching China harmful practices like dumping and overproduction. His comments came as Cleveland-Cliffs eyes a new bid for U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>), following Biden&#8217;s decision to block Nippon Steel&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42787508/biden-blocks-14-9b-us-steel-takeover-shares-plunge">$14 billion acquisition attempt</a>. While positioning his company as a potential buyer, Goncalves&#8217; rhetoric escalated tensions within the steel industry. Nippon is now looking to Trump to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42994950/nippon-steel-eyes-trump-administration-to-revive-15b-us-steel-deal-blocked-by-biden-well-do-whatever-it-takes">help close the deal</a>. </li>
<li>T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) will buy Vistar Media for $600 million. The telecom company expects the deal to strengthen its advertising business, Reuters reported. </li>
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Deals in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors piled up this week. Here&#8217;s a sample of Benzinga&#8217;s coverage:
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<li>Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) submitted an unsolicited bid to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sage Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) that it does not already own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42957657/biogens-push-for-sage-therapeutics-could-strengthen-its-neurology-strategy-analysts-say">for $7.22 per share</a>. Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter believes the proposal makes strategic sense, considering the financial success of the Zurzuvae launch for postpartum depression (PPD).</li>
<li>GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42950025/gsk-to-buy-us-based-stomach-cancer-drug-developer-for-over-1-billion">agreed to acquire</a> IDRx, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapeutics for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), for $1 billion. The deal may require an additional $150 million from GSK after certain regulatory approval milestones. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) scooped up Scorpion Therapeutics&#8217; early-stage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42949261/eli-lilly-scoops-up-scorpion-therapeutics-early-stage-cancer-program-for-25-billion">cancer program for $2.5 billion</a>. </li>
<li>Like Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) and AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is seeking to bolster its neuropsychiatric portfolio<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/42948170/like-bristol-myers-squibb-and-abbvie-johnson-johnson-seeks-to-bolster-neuropsychiatric-portfolio-with-15-billion-deal"> with a $15 billion deal</a></li>
<li>Crown Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) offered to acquire all outstanding common shares of Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVNC#NASDAQ">RVNC</a>) at $3.10 per share.</li>
<li>Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>) agreed to a deal with Decoy Therapeutics, a preclinical biotech focused on peptide conjugate therapeutics. The merged entity will target unmet needs in respiratory diseases and GI oncology.</li>
<li>Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NASDAQ">LNTH</a>) strengthens its radiopharmaceutical position with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/01/42937565/lantheus-strengthens-radiopharmaceutical-leadership-with-350m-acquisition-of-life-molecular-imaging"> $350 million acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging</a>.</li>
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For last week&#8217;s edition of Deal Dispatch, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/ma/25/01/42921113/deal-dispatch-td-bank-charles-schwab-eyenovia-smart-share-hit-auction-block">click here</a>.
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T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.92%. Currently, T-Mobile US has a market capitalization of $248.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TMUS: If an investor had bought $1000 of TMUS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,258.97 today based on a price of $214.43 for TMUS at the time of writing.
<h3>T-Mobile US's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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T-Mobile to Acquire Vistar Media, Will Pay $600M In Cash

Washington state has taken legal action against&nbsp;T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)&nbsp;for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022124/t-mobile-hit-by-chinese-hackers-after-rivals-att-verizon-suffer-breach-report">allegedly neglecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities</a>, leading to a significant data breach in 2021 that impacted 79 million people across the U.S.
What Happened: The lawsuit,&nbsp;filed by Washington Attorney General&nbsp;Bob Ferguson, accuses T-Mobile of ignoring known security issues and failing to adequately notify over two million Washington residents affected by the breach.
The breach exposed sensitive personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers.
The lawsuit claims T-Mobile&#8217;s notifications about the&nbsp;breach violated the Consumer Protections&nbsp;Act by omitting crucial details, making it difficult for individuals to assess their risk of identity theft.
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Furthermore, the filing criticizes T-Mobile for not adhering to industry cybersecurity standards and using weak passwords to protect sensitive data.
Ferguson emphasized that the data breach was &#8220;entirely avoidable&#8221; and highlighted T-Mobile&#8217;s failure to address vulnerabilities.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for affected customers and demands improvements in T-Mobile&#8217;s cybersecurity practices and transparency.
This legal action follows T-Mobile&#8217;s previous settlements, including a $350 million payout in 2022 related to the same breach.
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Why It Matters: The lawsuit against T-Mobile comes amid heightened concerns over cybersecurity threats, particularly from foreign actors.
In recent years, major telecom companies, including T-Mobile, have been targeted by cyber-espionage operations linked to Chinese intelligence.
A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022124/t-mobile-hit-by-chinese-hackers-after-rivals-att-verizon-suffer-breach-report">report</a>&nbsp;from November revealed that T-Mobile and other telecom giants, such as&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Verizon Communications Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), were compromised in a large-scale cyber-espionage operation attributed to Chinese hackers.
This breach raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200026/chinese-hackers-breach-at-t-verizon-networks-in-major-wiretap-data-theft-putting-us-national-securit">significant national security concerns</a> as it targeted cellphone communications of high-value intelligence targets.
Earlier in 2024, the FBI warned about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38330156/fbi-chief-warns-xi-jinpings-ccp-linked-chinese-hackers-are-planning-to-physically-wreak-havoc-on-us">Chinese hackers</a> infiltrating U.S. critical infrastructure, including telecommunications, energy, and water sectors.
FBI Director Christopher Wray cautioned that these hackers could potentially &#8220;physically wreak havoc&#8221; on U.S. infrastructure at a time of their choosing.
These incidents underscore the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38659657/major-hacking-incident-exposes-data-of-military-personnel-in-uk-ministry-of-defence-breach-is-china">growing threat of cyberattacks</a> and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and national security.
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T-Mobile Sued Over Massive Data Breach Impacting 79 Million Americans: Sensitive Information Included Names, Addresses, And More

Companies in California and across the United States are pitching in to help consumers dealing with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42899953/five-dead-in-los-angeles-wildfires-utilities-face-scrutiny">wildfires in the state.</a>
What Happened: Wildfires in California have forced thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes as wildfires led to power outages and damaged properties, marking one of the potentially highest costing events in state history for the insurance industry.
Companies are pitching in to help consumers by delaying payments, offering free services and providing necessities like places to stay and food.
Here's a look at a portion of the companies offering help:
SpaceX: The company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42892886/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-offers-free-starlink-terminals-to-los-angeles-areas-affected-by-wildfires">providing free Starlink</a> terminals to areas near Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires, CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday. The tweet came with a local media reporter sharing that they were using Starlink to be able to provide live coverage with a lack of cell service in the area.
Sweetgreen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>): The restaurant chain's co-founder Nicholas Jammet <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-jammet-5b9b878/?trk=public_post_embed_feed-actor-name">shared </a>a video on LinkedIn saying the company was hoping to provide food to as many people impacted by the wildfires as possible.
"We want to help, we want to feed as many people as possible," Jammet said in the video.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): One Starbucks location was destroyed by fires in the area, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-01-08/palisades-fire-near-los-angeles-latest?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a>. Another location handed out coffee and food to first responders to help in the efforts.
Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>): The retailer said is was fast-tracking critical supplies to stores near Los Angeles to help get necessary supplies to first responders and customers quicker.
Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>): The retailer lost a location in the Palisades region from the fires. The retailer is also giving food and water to people in the fire-impacted areas.
Albertsons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>): The retailer is also giving food and water to first responders in the wildfire areas.
Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>): The ride-share company announced it was offering free and discounted rides to and from shelters for impacted California residents.
"Lyft is committed to providing access to reliable transportation, especially in emergencies to support communities in need," Lyft Social Impact Manager Celia Moreno <a href="https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/help-for-those-impacted-by-wildfire-in-california">said</a>.
U-Haul (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHAL#NYSE">UHAL</a>): The moving and storage company is offering 30 days free storage at 92 facilities located in Southern California for those impacted by the wildfires.
"People are hurting and in need of help. U-Haul is part of these communities, and if we can help our neighbors in this process, we are going to do so," U-Haul area district vice president Chris Piedra <a href="https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/Ca-Wildfire-Assistance-U-Haul-Offers-30-Days-Free-Storage-AT-92-Centers-33115/">said</a>.
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): The technology giant is providing temporary relief for Apple Card users in the Los Angeles area, allowing people to postpone payments without interest, as <a href="https://x.com/markgurman/status/1877480784648397264?s=46">reported </a>by Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman. Apple CEO Tim Cook also announced the company will be donating to help in the wildfire efforts.
"Thank you to the incredible firefighters, first responders, and all those assisting for your heroic efforts. Apple will be donating to support the victims and recovery efforts on the ground," Cook <a href="https://x.com/tim_cook/status/1877176338651439162">tweeted</a>.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): The electric vehicle company <a href="https://x.com/tesla_na/status/1877454782647980368">announced </a>it was forgiving Autopilot and FSD Supervised strikes to people in California to provide them with more options when evacuating the region.
Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>): The gym chain is offering its locations to first responders and local residents in the impacted areas as a place to shower and charge devices through January 15, as <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/los-angeles-wildfires-pacific-palisades-planet-fitness-airbnb/">reported </a>by CBS News.
Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>): The house rental's Airbnb.org charitable arm is helping find free temporary housing for people who had to evacuate their homes.
Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>): The automotive company <a href="https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-supports-california-fires-relief-efforts/">announced </a>it would offer payment relief options to those impacted by the wildfires and is also matching donations from U.S. employees made to nonprofits like The American Red Cross.
AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): The telecommunications company <a href="https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/california-fires">waived </a>overage charges and is offering unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6, 2025 to customers in the impacted areas.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>): The telecommunications company <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-stands-prepared-as-wildfires-impact-southern-california">providing</a> free Wi-Fi and device charging at some retail stores in the area as well as Wi-Fi at command posts. The company is also offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in the impacted area through Jan. 15.
DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>): The food delivery company <a href="https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/los-angeles-wildfires-2025">offered </a>$150,000 in community credits to first responders and organizations on the ground in the impacted regions, allowing people helping with the efforts and displaced from their homes to get food and essential supplies quickly. The company is providing relief grants for local restaurants through the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. A total of $250,000 is also available through the Dasher Relief Fund for eligible drivers in the region impacted by the fire.
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Winter Storm Blair is impacting much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice and frigid temperatures to the Mid-Atlantic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42809678/delta-southwest-american-and-others-airlines-halt-over-1300-flights-on-monday-after-severe-winter-">states on Monday.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Approximately 34 million people are under winter storm warnings and at least four deaths have<a href="https://weather.com/news/news/2025-01-06-winter-storm-blair-live-updates"> been reported</a> as the storm barrels across the country, according to the Weather Channel.&nbsp; Many school districts have closed and at least 18 inches of snow have fallen in some locations.&nbsp;
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Affected Businesses: More than 350,000 people are without power due to the storm. Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>), serves customers in Virginia where more 100,000 power outages have been reported.&nbsp;
Shares of portable-generator maker Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) have gained nearly 3% in the past five days as investors anticipated the storm-related power outages and increased demand for generators.&nbsp;
FlightAware is <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/">reporting</a> nearly 3,000 flight delays and more than 1,700 cancellations as the storm moves across the country Monday. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) is reporting the most cancellations with 371, followed by American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with 185 cancelled flights.&nbsp;
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) said it took <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-readies-for-winter-storm-blair">proactive measures</a> late last week, including fortifying network equipment, inspecting and fueling permanent and portable generators and reinforcing infrastructure, to ensure customers and first responders are able to stay connected throughout the storm. 
What's Next: The wintry precipitation should wind down by Tuesday, but the Weather Channel expects another winter storm later this week.&nbsp;
"The next winter storm will begin to emerge in the Southern Plains by Wednesday night and especially Thursday. It could spread snow from parts of northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to other portions of the South, the Ohio Valley and possibly parts of the East by Friday or Saturday," weather.com Digital Meteorologist Chris Dolce said.&nbsp;
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TMUS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for T-Mobile US. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $288,928, and 9 are calls, amounting to $477,050.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $195.0 to $240.0 for T-Mobile US over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for T-Mobile US's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of T-Mobile US's whale trades within a strike price range from $195.0 to $240.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>T-Mobile US Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736188238_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$100.2K</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
<td align="right">277</td>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td align="right">324</td>
<td align="right">548</td>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$81.9K</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$78.5K</td>
<td align="right">644</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td align="right">324</td>
<td align="right">280</td>
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<h3>About T-Mobile US</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the us. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the us retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with T-Mobile US, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>T-Mobile US's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 3,126,141, the price of TMUS is down by -3.94%, reaching $210.48.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 23 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for T-Mobile US</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $237.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $240. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wells Fargo lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $220. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Keybanc lowers its rating to Sector Weight with a new price target of $252.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin downgraded the rating for ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZI#NASDAQ">ZI</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and lowered the price target from $11 to $10. ZoomInfo shares closed at $10.64 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen downgraded CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $255 to $250. CME shares closed at $232.50 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CME/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Brennan Hawken downgraded The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announced a $610 price target. Goldman Sachs shares closed at $580.13 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond downgraded Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight and maintained the price target of $115. Pentair shares closed at $101.06 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin downgraded the rating for T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $255 to $240. T-Mobile US shares closed at $219.11 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TMUS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin downgrades T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $255 to $240.

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T-Mobile shares are trading lower after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock  from Overweight to Equal-Weight.

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow downgrades T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $240 to $220.

Wells Fargo Downgrades T-Mobile US to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $220

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/telecom" rel="noreferrer noopener">Telecom giants</a> AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) announced that their networks are secure following a cyberespionage attack by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42713217/nine-telecommunication-companies-hacked-as-part-of-salt-typhoon" rel="noreferrer noopener">China-linked Salt Typhoon</a> group.
This marks the first acknowledgment by the companies of the breach, TechCrunch <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/verizon-says-it-has-secured-its-network-after-breach-by-china-linked-salt-typhoon-group/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Both the stocks are down Monday.
AT&amp;T&#8217;s Alexander Byers communicated to TechCrunch the company currently detects no nation-state activity on its networks.
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Verizon&#8217;s Richard Young confirmed to TechCrunch that the breach had been contained, with verification from a respected third-party cybersecurity firm, though the firm remains unnamed.
Both companies emphasized TechCrunch&#8217;s collaboration with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the incident.
AT&amp;T told TechCrunch that China-backed hackers targeted a limited number of individuals with foreign intelligence ties, with relatively few instances of compromised information.
Verizon told TechCrunch that it identified the attackers as focusing on a small group of high-profile government customers.
Verizon&#8217;s chief general officer said the company took decisive actions, collaborating with law enforcement, national security agencies, and private cybersecurity firms to address and contain the breach.
U.S. officials have identified at least nine telecom providers targeted by Salt Typhoon, including Lumen Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>) and T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
China <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42154276/us-confronts-chinese-cyber-espionage-threat-worst-telecom-hack-in-our-nations-history" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied the hacking allegations</a>, but U.S. officials remain concerned about its extensive hacking program. FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that China&#8217;s cyber operations surpass all other significant nations combined.
In April, Wray <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022124/t-mobile-hit-by-chinese-hackers-after-rivals-att-verizon-suffer-breach-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">cautioned that China</a> could disrupt U.S. infrastructure, explicitly targeting telecommunications, energy, and water sectors.
In May, a significant hacking event compromised the data of U.K. military personnel, with China emerging as the primary suspect.
Microsoft&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and&nbsp;other cybersecurity companies are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200026/chinese-hackers-breach-at-t-verizon-networks-in-major-wiretap-data-theft-putting-us-national-securit" rel="noreferrer noopener">investigating the&nbsp;Salt Typhoon</a> breach.
U.S. and China remain embroiled in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42265847/biden-targets-china-with-new-chip-restrictions-nvidia-slides" rel="noreferrer noopener">geopolitical tensions</a>. The Western counterpart imposed semiconductor sanctions on its Asian counterpart after the 2020 pandemic outbreak disrupted semiconductor supply chains.
Investors can gain exposure to the telecom stocks through Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCOM#NYSE">FCOM</a>) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOX#NYSE">VOX</a>).
Price Actions: At the last check on Monday, T stock was down 1.03% to $22.63.
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A new partnership has been forged between SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, and Ukraine&#8217;s top mobile operator, Kyivstar PJSC. This collaboration aims to provide satellite-based cellular services in Ukraine, enhancing the country&#8217;s telecommunications infrastructure.
What Happened:&nbsp;Kyivstar has signed an agreement with Starlink to offer satellite connectivity, protecting telecom infrastructure from Russian attacks. This partnership will allow Kyivstar users to access&nbsp;space-based connectivity when the terrestrial&nbsp;network is compromised, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-30/musk-s-starlink-to-provide-space-based-mobile-service-in-ukraine">reported</a> on Monday.
The company plans to launch text messaging via this technology by&nbsp;the fourth quarter of 2025,&nbsp;with future expansions to include voice and data services. Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian infrastructure, including telecommunications, has been frequently targeted.
Starlink&#8217;s portable terminals have become crucial for Ukraine&#8217;s military and civilian communications, providing high-speed broadband internet. Earlier this year, SpaceX, Starlink&#8217;s parent company, launched its first satellites to offer direct-to-cell service. The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. recently approved SpaceX to provide some mobile phone coverage. The company has also partnered with T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) to reach customers in areas lacking coverage.
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Veon Ltd., the parent company of Kyivstar, committed to investing $1 billion over five years to rebuild Ukraine&#8217;s digital infrastructure, further supporting the nation&#8217;s connectivity amid ongoing challenges.
Why It Matters: The partnership between Starlink and Kyivstar is a significant development in Ukraine&#8217;s ongoing efforts to maintain connectivity amid the conflict with Russia. Recently, Ukraine received 150 Starlink units from Poland, underscoring the importance of satellite technology in restoring communication in liberated regions. However, Musk has expressed concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/10/42708683/ukraine-gets-150-starlinks-from-poland-while-elon-musk-says-he-can-no-longer-afford-to-give-the-kits-away-for-free">the financial sustainability</a> of providing these services for free.
Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42477300/russian-state-backed-hackers-target-ukrainian-military-devices-via-spacexs-starlink-microsoft-report-reveals">Russian state-backed hackers</a>&nbsp;have targeted Ukrainian military devices using Starlink connections, highlighting the strategic importance of secure communications. To bolster Ukraine&#8217;s defense capabilities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/12/42384097/elon-musks-spacex-gets-pentagon-contract-to-extend-ukraines-access-to-starshield-report">SpaceX secured a Pentagon contract</a>&nbsp;to extend Ukraine&#8217;s access to Starshield, a government-focused version of Starlink, further emphasizing the critical role of satellite technology in national security.
Investors can leverage Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXYZ#NYSE">DXYZ</a>) and Cathie Wood‘s Ark Venture Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKVX#NASDAQ">ARKVX</a>) to participate in SpaceX&#8217;s growth.
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T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.51%. Currently, T-Mobile US has a market capitalization of $269.04 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TMUS: If an investor had bought $1000 of TMUS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,240.64 today based on a price of $231.83 for TMUS at the time of writing.
<h3>T-Mobile US's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

The 2025 Shareholder Return Program is the next step consistent with the Company's capital allocation framework outlined at its recent Capital Markets Day.&nbsp;
As discussed at Capital Markets Day, the Company expects its business plan to support up to $80.0 billion in investments and capital returns between September 18, 2024 and the end of 2027.
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Keybanc analyst Brandon Nispel downgraded T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TMUS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight to Sector Weight</a>.
The rerating reflects the valuation, which Nispel noted as stretched, and was unwilling to raise his price target to justify the valuation.
The analyst noted a lot to like in the business that has proven to be the market share leader in Wireless for nearly the past decade, and its FWA business has proven to be accretive.
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However, going forward, the competitive environment seems to be shifting toward a converged offering, with T-Mobile making acquisitions in the Fiber business at significant multiples that have yet to be proven.
In addition, with T-Mobile guiding to ~5% EBITDA growth in fiscal 2025, this is still a significant deceleration from ~9% in fiscal 2024 and compares to AT&amp;T Inc&#8217;s Mobility business adjusted EBITDA guidance of 3%- 4%.
T-Mobile is trading at ~9.3 times Nispel&#8217;s above consensus fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimates and ~15.1 times his fiscal 2026 price to free cash flow ratio, which compares to T-Mobile&#8217;s 3-year average of ~9.3 times and ~15.5 times, respectively, and current AT&amp;T and Verizon Communications Inc. average of ~6.3 times and ~10.1 times, respectively.
Nispel noted these multiples reflect T-Mobile&#8217;s execution and premium growth profile. While the valuation could expand over the short term, the company has signaled through a reduction in the buyback that the stock is expensive and noted there are limits.
T-Mobile has guided investors to 5% adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal 2025, a significant slowdown versus fiscal 2024 expected adjusted EBITDA growth of ~9%. Free cash flow growth is also expected to slow to ~2% by Nispel&#8217;s estimates and ~4% for consensus, down from his estimate of 25% year-on-year in fiscal 2024.
T-Mobile has spoken about investments in the business, headwinds from ACP, and wholesale affecting EBITDA. In addition, cash taxes should be higher as T-Mobile becomes a full cash taxpayer, and T-Mobile has guided to higher capex, both of which will affect free cash flow.
With T-Mobile&#8217;s valuation at a premium and growth expected to slow, Nispel sought better relative value. In that regard, he noted AT&amp;T&#8217;s 3% or greater adjusted EBITDA growth appears relatively attractive, given AT&amp;T is trading at ~6.2 times his fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA. When looking at AT&amp;T excluding Business Wireline, he expects AT&amp;T&#8217;s Mobility and Consumer Wireline growth to be 5.4% in fiscal 20&#8217;25, making AT&amp;T appear relatively attractive. At current levels, Nispel noted T-Mobile as fairly valued.
Nispel projected fourth-quarter revenue of $21.41 billion and EPS of $2.36.
Price Action: TMUS stock is down 0.74% at $232.60 at last check Thursday.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Stephen Powers downgraded Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $78 to $67. Mondelez shares closed at $62.69 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDLZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Curt Woodworth downgraded Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $171 to $156. Nucor shares closed at $138.44 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Brandon Nispel downgraded the rating for T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight and maintained the price target of $252. T-Mobile US shares closed at $234.34 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TMUS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey downgraded the rating for The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and slashed the price target from $175 to $160. Hershey shares closed at $177.00 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Keybanc analyst Brandon Nispel downgrades T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight and maintains the price target from $252 to $252.

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