The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media:* AT&T Inc is working with investment bank Lazard Ltd as it negotiates a potential takeover of DirecTV , the country's top satellite TV operator, according to people familiar with the matter.
Lazard Ltd (Lazard) is a holding company. Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management company. Shares of LAZ fell by 1.32% or $-0.66/share to $49.42. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $30.63 and as high as $50.61. On average, 774841 shares of LAZ exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 533641.
AT&T Inc. (AT&T), is a holding company. The Company is a provider of telecommunications services. Shares of T traded higher by 0.52% or $0.19/share to $36.39. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $31.74 and as high as $37.62. On average, 29310200 shares of T exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 24180476.
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