AT&T Inc. Dividend History (T)

AT&T plans to return $40 billion to shareholders over the next three years, with $20 billion coming from share buybacks instead of a higher dividend. The company expects to generate robust and growing cash flow, which it will use for investments, debt repayment, and shareholder returns.

AST SpaceMobile, a start-up aiming to provide global cellular broadband using a fleet of satellites, has seen its stock surge over 400% this year. While the company has faced some earnings misses, it has reached key milestones like launching its first five satellites and securing contracts with major telecom providers. The article suggests that for investors with a high risk tolerance and longer time horizon, AST SpaceMobile could be a buy, but cautions about potential stock dilution.

The article discusses three stocks with high, sustainable dividends and significant potential for stock price growth, even with a budget of $3,000: AT&T, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP), and Realty Income. It analyzes the dividend yields, debt levels, and growth prospects of these companies.