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NYSE:DUK 11 October 2025 - 15 February 2026

Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

U.S. utilities stocks outperformed Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 2.8% to $46.50 as bond yields fell after softer inflation data. NextEra Energy rose 2.03% and declared a 10% higher dividend. PJM approved a major transmission line project by NextEra and Exelon. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
25 January 2026
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Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

U.S. utilities fell in the year’s final session, with the XLU ETF down 0.6% after NextEra announced a $4 billion at-the-market equity program. Duke Energy filed for an early site permit for possible new nuclear construction in North Carolina. NextEra shares slipped 0.3%, Duke fell 0.4%, and Southern Co dropped 0.4%. Broader U.S. stocks also closed lower in thin trading.
1 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy closed down 0.4% at $357.12 Tuesday as traders tracked its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition and regulatory hurdles, including required divestitures in three states. Shares moved between $355.50 and $361.40. No new filings followed a Dec. 23 update on Calpine note exchanges. Nuclear power sentiment remained in focus after Duke Energy’s permit application for a new North Carolina facility.
31 December 2025
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Utilities Stocks Outlook: XLU Ends Holiday Week Near Flat as Rates, AI Power Demand and Storm Risks Shape 2026

Utilities Stocks Outlook: XLU Ends Holiday Week Near Flat as Rates, AI Power Demand and Storm Risks Shape 2026

Utilities stocks lagged Friday as winter storm warnings hit the Northeast, prompting New York and New Jersey to declare states of emergency. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) closed near $42.78, little changed, with light post-holiday trading. U.S. stocks ended slightly lower; the 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.13%. Investors are watching storm costs, power bill scrutiny, and policy uncertainty on offshore wind.
27 December 2025
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Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

U.S. utilities stocks end 2025 under scrutiny as electricity bills rise and grid operators warn of supply shortfalls. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) shows a forward P/E of about 19.6 and yield near 2.7%, with NextEra Energy as its largest holding. Power demand is set to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, fueled by data centers and electrification. Investors are watching which companies can grow without sparking political backlash.
25 December 2025
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Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by AI and data centers, according to the EIA. PJM capacity auction prices reached $333.44 per megawatt-day, with supply falling short by 6,600 MW. Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion plan for Georgia Power to boost capacity by 50% to meet data center needs.
20 December 2025
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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Today: Nuclear Bets, Rate Hikes, Dividends and 2026 Outlook — December 7, 2025

Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Today: Nuclear Bets, Rate Hikes, Dividends and 2026 Outlook — December 7, 2025

Duke Energy shares closed near $116.50 on December 6, up 11% year to date, with a 3.6% dividend yield. New SEC filings show Amundi and CalPERS cut their stakes in Q2, while Bollard Group raised its position. Institutional and hedge-fund ownership remains around 65%. EVP Robert Alexander Glenn sold 8,200 shares recently, leaving him with about 11,367 shares.
7 December 2025
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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock on December 6, 2025: Price, Nuclear Push, Rate Hike Fight and 2026 Wall Street Forecasts

Duke Energy (DUK) Stock on December 6, 2025: Price, Nuclear Push, Rate Hike Fight and 2026 Wall Street Forecasts

Duke Energy shares closed at $116.52 on December 5, down for a fifth straight session and about 10% below their October high. Trading volume spiked to 4 million shares. First Trust Advisors sharply cut its stake, while other institutions added positions. On December 4, the U.S. Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to reject Duke’s antitrust appeal in a case brought by NTE Energy.
6 December 2025
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AI Data Centers Are Boiling the Grid: Skyrocketing Energy & Cooling Needs Threaten Power Supplies and Climate

AI Data Centers Are Boiling the Grid: Skyrocketing Energy & Cooling Needs Threaten Power Supplies and Climate

Global data-center electricity demand is projected to double by 2030, reaching about 945 TWh, driven by AI workloads. U.S. utilities report contracts for 47 GW of new data centers, exceeding Virginia’s current load. High-power AI chips and dense racks are straining grids and increasing water and carbon use. Tech giants and utilities are investing heavily in new cooling and on-site power solutions.
5 November 2025
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Stop Vampire Appliances from Sucking Your Wallet Dry – Slay These Hidden Power Drains

Stop Vampire Appliances from Sucking Your Wallet Dry – Slay These Hidden Power Drains

Standby devices can account for 5–20% of a U.S. household’s electricity use, adding $100–$440 to annual bills, according to utilities and energy studies. Nationwide, “vampire” loads cost Americans about $19 billion each year. Utilities urge unplugging idle electronics and using smart strips to cut waste. U.S. electricity rates are up 24% since 2019, making savings more urgent.
31 October 2025
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Skyrockets to 17-Year High – Markets and Mortgage Rates on Edge

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Skyrockets to 17-Year High – Markets and Mortgage Rates on Edge

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.01% on Oct. 17, 2025, its highest in nearly 17 years, after briefly spiking to 4.85% on hot inflation data. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.23%. Wall Street closed higher, but volatility increased and gold prices fell. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a possible end to balance-sheet runoff but stressed caution as inflation persists.
20 October 2025
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Duke Energy Stock Soars to Record High Amid Grid Modernization Boom – What’s Next?

Duke Energy Stock Soars to Record High Amid Grid Modernization Boom – What’s Next?

Duke Energy stock hit a record $127.85 this week, up about 20% year-to-date and 62% over five years. The company’s market cap nears $100 billion as investors seek stability amid economic uncertainty. Duke is investing $87 billion over five years to modernize its grid and expand capacity. It declared its 99th consecutive annual dividend and offers a 3.4% yield.
16 October 2025
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Is Duke Energy (DUK) Poised to Soar? Top 5 Things Investors Need to Know

Is Duke Energy (DUK) Poised to Soar? Top 5 Things Investors Need to Know

Duke Energy closed at $127.02 on Oct. 10, 2025, its highest price this year, up 1.85% for the day and 15% year-to-date. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.065 in August, marking 99 years of payouts and 21 consecutive annual increases. On Oct. 1, Duke filed its 2025 Carolinas Resource Plan and set Nov. 7 for its Q3 earnings release. Wall Street’s median 12-month target is $132.
11 October 2025
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