14:00 ET - AT&T Inc. is one of the most talked-about companies in the U.S. across all news items in the last 12 hours, according to Factiva data. AT&T's stock is on track to outpace Verizon Communications Inc.'s in the months ahead based on current operating performances, Raymond James analysts Frank G. Louthan IV and Rob Palmisano say. Wireless subscriber growth and earnings growth are two critical factors in a telecommunications company's stock performance, and AT&T has "the top pair here" with a better outlook for each, the analysts say. AT&T's recent margin expansion is the "bonus card that gives them the winning hand for this round." Shares were up 2% to $17.44. Dow Jones & Co. owns Factiva. (matthew.walker@dowjones.com)

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