AT&T Approaches DiecTV for Possible Takeover and PlugPower Falls after ClearEdge Power Filed for Bankruptcy

AT&T, Inc. (NYSE: T) has approached DirecTV about a possible acquisition accoding to a Wall Street Journal report that cited people familiar with the situation. The newspaper noted that a deal would likely be worth at least $40 billion. DirecTV spokesman Robert Mercer said the company does not comment on speculation. AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications services to consumers and businesses in the United States and internationally. Its Wireless segment offers various wireless voice, data, text, and other services, including local wireless communications services, long-distance services,