AT&T (T) shares first rallied on Monday on news the company was splitting off its media assets. However, shares closed the day lower as traders saw what looked like a poor deal for the company.
While that’s likely to weigh on shares, other media plays are starting to look more attractive as a result. That could lead to better returns, particularly for some of the more beaten-down names in the space.
With AT&T moving from a 5 percent gain to a 1.4 percent loss on the news, coming off multi-month highs, now may be a good time to look at streaming operations that aren’t as pricey on a valuation basis and can move higher.
Shares of The Walt Disney Company (DIS) are down a bit after their earnings last week. But a bigger value may be in ViacomCBS (VIAC).
That company has seen shares lose nearly 60 percent of their peak value from a hedge fund implosion, and look a bit like the value play in the streaming media space.
Action to take: Shares have been rangebound for several weeks, and seem to have support in the high $30 range. Investors may like shares here, as the drop has pushed the dividend up to 2.5 percent.
For traders, a rebound in media names make the August $340 calls, trading for about $3.10, an attractive play here.
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