Communications services companies fell sharply as traders hedged their bets on the outlook for growth in the sector.

American Tower posted higher first-quarter net income and boosted its revenue projection for the year as usage of the real-estate investment trust's data centers and cell towers picked up following a postpandemic slump.

Paramount Global shares slid as hopes for a rapid end to the firm's merger saga.


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