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FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

The FTSE 100 closed Friday near its all-time high at 9,897, up 2.6% for the week, as miners and defense stocks led gains. London markets face a shortened three-session week with thin trading and key UK economic data, including GDP revisions and business investment, due Monday. The FTSE 250 ended the week flat, highlighting sensitivity to domestic signals. The LSE will close early on Wednesday for Christmas.
21 December 2025
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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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IBEW Local 614 filed a petition Thursday asking Pennsylvania regulators to investigate PECO’s repair practices, citing damaged poles and equipment. The move comes days after Exelon replaced PECO CEO David Vahos with interim chief Mike Innocenzo. PECO denies the union’s claims, linking the filing to stalled contract talks. The union says its survey found hazardous conditions in multiple Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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