Humpty Dumpty

Putting A T& T together again

What will the 930 million shares of American Telephone and Telegraph be worth after the Jan. 1 breakup of the company? That is no idle question for the 3.2 million stockholders who make AT&T the most widely held firm. Because of its steady and solid dividends ($5.40 per share during the past year), Ma Bell has long been called the perfect investment for widows and orphans. Last week AT&T closed at $66.75. But the future course of the company after its dismemberment looks murky, and many bewildered shareholders are wondering whether they should buy, sell...

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