NYSE:EXC

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

Utilities bucked the trend last week, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund climbing $1.26, or 2.8%, to finish at $46.50 on Friday. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, set to resume trading Tuesday.

15 February 2026

Federal Reserve·NYSE:DUK·NYSE:EXC·NYSE:NEE·NYSE:SO·Stock Market

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

Constellation Energy shares dropped 6.7% to close at $250.46 on Wednesday, slipping late in the session to near the day’s low of $245.43. Trading volume hit roughly 7.2 million shares.

5 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:CEG·NYSE:EXC·NYSE:NEE·NYSE:NRG·NYSE:VST·Stock Market

Utilities stocks brace for Fed week as XLU slides and yields stay high

U.S. utilities stocks ended the week under pressure, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF slipping to $42.56 on Friday, down 0.35% for the day and roughly 2% lower on the week. XLU, which follows a group of S&P 500 utilities, often serves as a go-to gauge for the sector’s daily moves.

24 January 2026

Federal Reserve·NYSE:DUK·NYSE:EXC·NYSE:NEE·NYSE:SO·Stock Market

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

Commonwealth Edison has submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to the Illinois Commerce Commission, covering 2028 through 2031, aiming to handle rising electricity demand. The utility said if the proposal gets the green light, average residential bills could rise by about $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. ComEd also pointed out that demand growth is already stressing over 70 substations across its network, which serves roughly 4 million customers in northern Illinois.

23 January 2026

Energy·NYSE:EXC

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

U.S. utility stocks slipped Friday, dragging the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.5%. Still, the ETF managed to gain roughly 2% for the week, underscoring how swiftly money flows back into steady sectors when markets get volatile.

18 January 2026

Energy Sector·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NYSE:EXC·Stock Market

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

U.S. utilities stocks are ending 2025 with a split personality. On one hand, the group is still a classic “defensive” trade—regulated cash flows, dividend support, and historically lower volatility than the broader market. On the other, utilities have quietly become one of the most important “real economy” beneficiaries of the AI boom, because every new data center and electrified industrial process ultimately needs one thing: reliable megawatts.

25 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Energy Sector·NASDAQ:XEL·NYSE:AEP·NYSE:CEG·NYSE:D·NYSE:DUK·NYSE:EXC·NYSE:NEE·NYSE:SO·NYSE:SRE·NYSE:VST·Stock Market

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

Effective December 1, 2025, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved new “Price to Compare” supply rates for every PUC‑regulated electric utility in the state, with most residential customers seeing 3%–11% increases in the supply portion of their bill. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission+1

2 December 2025

Energy·NYSE:EXC·NYSE:FE·NYSE:PPL