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Space Junk Scare: China Delays Shenzhou‑20 Return After Suspected Debris Strike — What It Means for Astronaut Safety, Markets and the Space Race

Space Junk Scare: China Delays Shenzhou‑20 Return After Suspected Debris Strike — What It Means for Astronaut Safety, Markets and the Space Race

China’s space agency has delayed the Shenzhou‑20 crew’s landing after a suspected orbital debris strike, with no new return date set. Both Shenzhou‑20 and Shenzhou‑21 remain docked at Tiangong following a completed crew handover. Backup plans include returning the outgoing crew on Shenzhou‑21 or launching an emergency vehicle. This marks the first debris-related delay for a Shenzhou return.

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  • Erste Group Raises Southern Company Earnings Forecast for FY2026
    May 1, 2026, 8:32 AM EDT. Erste Group Bank has increased its full-year 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Southern Company to $4.57 from $4.56, slightly below the consensus of $4.58. Several analysts have recently adjusted price targets, including Scotiabank and TD Cowen, reflecting cautious optimism. Southern's stock traded at $94.46, with a market capitalization of $106.59 billion. The utility missed quarterly EPS expectations by $0.01 but saw revenue rise 10.1% year-over-year to $6.98 billion. Southern also announced a $0.76 quarterly dividend payable June 8. The company maintains a strong financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69 and steady profitability metrics. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a Hold consensus and an average target price near $99.

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Chevron Earnings Beat Wall Street, But the Cash-Flow Catch Is Hard to Miss

Chevron Earnings Beat Wall Street, But the Cash-Flow Catch Is Hard to Miss

1 May 2026
Chevron reported adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share for the first quarter, beating estimates, but net income fell to $2.2 billion from $3.5 billion a year earlier. The upstream oil and gas unit earned $3.9 billion as production rose, while downstream swung to an $817 million loss. Cash flow from operations dropped to $2.5 billion from $5.2 billion. Shares traded at $193.31 before the U.S. market open.
Big Investors Are Circling CenterPoint Energy as Vanguard Reveals 49 Million-Share Stake

Big Investors Are Circling CenterPoint Energy as Vanguard Reveals 49 Million-Share Stake

1 May 2026
Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 7.56% stake in CenterPoint Energy, holding 49.4 million shares with sole power to dispose of the entire position, according to an April 29 SEC filing. CenterPoint reported first-quarter net income of $316 million, up from $297 million a year earlier, and declared a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, payable June 11.
DTE Energy Earnings Miss: Google Data Center Deal Puts Michigan Utility’s Growth Story Under Pressure

DTE Energy Earnings Miss: Google Data Center Deal Puts Michigan Utility’s Growth Story Under Pressure

1 May 2026
DTE Energy missed first-quarter profit estimates, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.95 per share versus the $2.01 expected, as its energy trading unit posted a $25 million loss. Net income fell to $247 million from $445 million a year earlier. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and highlighted new Google and Oracle data-center deals. A $474.3 million electric rate request faces opposition from Michigan’s attorney general.
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