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NYSE:ETR News 4 January 2026

Utilities stocks jump to start 2026 as XLU rallies; NextEra outlook and U.S. jobs data in focus

Utilities stocks jump to start 2026 as XLU rallies; NextEra outlook and U.S. jobs data in focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 13:57 ET — Market closed U.S. utilities stocks opened 2026 with a firm bid, pushing the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 1.2% to close at $43.18 on Friday, with about 20.5 million shares changing hands. U.S. markets were closed on Sunday. XLU is widely used as a proxy for large-cap U.S. utilities, tracking…
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  • UMB Financial Q4 2025 Earnings Beat Estimates with 66% Revenue Surge
    January 27, 2026, 5:19 PM EST. UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) surpassed expectations in Q4 CY2025, reporting a 66% year-on-year revenue increase to $720.9 million, topping analyst forecasts by 6%. Net interest income-the bank's core earnings from lending-rose 94.3% to $522.5 million, beating estimates by 7.3%. The company posted a non-GAAP EPS of $3.08, 13.9% above consensus. Despite a slightly higher efficiency ratio at 57.7%, UMB's tangible book value per share grew 2.9% to $67.02, exceeding predictions. This regional bank continues strong growth trends with a 32.9% annualized revenue increase over two years, benefiting from rising interest rates and solid fee income. With a $9.3 billion market cap, UMB remains a noteworthy player in the regional banking sector.
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