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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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Constellation Energy stock sinks nearly 7% as PJM price-cap push keeps traders cautious ahead of earnings

Constellation Energy stock sinks nearly 7% as PJM price-cap push keeps traders cautious ahead of earnings

Constellation Energy shares fell 6.7% to $250.46 Wednesday on heavy volume after Washington pressed PJM to cap power prices and speed up grid connections for data centers. The drop came despite Constellation’s recent $7 billion Calpine acquisition, which made it the largest U.S. electricity producer. Other wholesale power stocks also declined, while NextEra Energy rose 1.3%.
5 February 2026
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ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

Commonwealth Edison submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to Illinois regulators, covering 2028–2031. If approved, average residential bills could rise by $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. The state review is expected to conclude by year’s end, with a separate rate filing planned for 2027. ComEd says demand is already stressing over 70 substations in its network.
23 January 2026
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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, pulling the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%, though the ETF still rose about 2% for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%. The White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction and cap prices amid surging data center demand. Avista filed for a four-year rate increase in Washington, seeking a 13.9% electric and 4.7% gas hike.
18 January 2026
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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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Pennsylvania Electric Bills Spike After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

Pennsylvania Electric Bills Spike After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

Pennsylvania electric supply rates rose 3%–11% for most residential customers on December 1, following approval by the state Public Utility Commission. Duquesne Light’s rate jumped 10.6%, while PECO and PPL saw increases of about 6% and 3.7%. Delivery charges remain unchanged. The hikes coincide with higher wholesale power costs and increased demand.
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Intel Shares Pull Back from $700 Billion Market Cap Amid Chip Sector Selloff
    June 28, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) shares fell 3.42% to $128.32 on Friday, retreating from a 52-week high of $141.45 and slipping below a $700 billion market capitalization target, closing at around $645 billion. The selloff in semiconductor stocks, including a 5.3% drop in the PHLX Semiconductor Index, reflects investor concerns over AI spending and profit margins. Intel traded approximately 587 million shares during the week, outpacing its short interest, indicating broader selling pressure rather than a short squeeze. Despite setbacks, Intel expects revenue growth in its foundry, packaging, and data center segments, guiding Q2 revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion. The company's financial performance and margin progress will be closely watched amid ongoing sector volatility.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) faces Gemini shortage as Chrome training draws crowds

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) faces Gemini shortage as Chrome training draws crowds

28 June 2026
Chrome’s 70.25% global browser share cements its role as Alphabet’s key gateway for AI features and ad revenue, with Q1 Search & other ads delivering $60.4 billion—about 55% of total revenue—while Google faces supply limits for Gemini AI and ongoing antitrust risks; shares last quoted at $337.39, down 2.0%.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) edges lower, pulling back from $700 billion mark

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) edges lower, pulling back from $700 billion mark

28 June 2026
Intel shares plunged 9.3% from Monday’s 52-week high, erasing $66 billion in market value and falling back below the $700 billion threshold as chip stocks tumbled on AI spending worries, with trading volume far outpacing short interest and sector profitability questions intensifying.
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