BUZZ - Corning shares surge after reaching a deal worth over $3 billion with AT&T

September 29 - ** Specialty glass manufacturer Corning (GLW.N) saw its share price rise 3.2% in pre-market trading to $156.28

** AT&T T.N signed a multi-year agreement with Corning (link) valued at over $3 billion, aiming to provide AT&T with the necessary fiber and cables to deliver high-speed internet service to more Americans — statement

** “We greatly value our long-standing and successful partnership with Corning, and look forward to continuing to work together,” — AT&T Chairman and CEO John Stankey

** As of the previous trading day’s close, GLW has risen about 73% so far this year

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