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

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

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 13:36 EST — Market closed. 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.
NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:13 ET — Market closed NextEra Energy shares rose 0.8% to $80.93 at Friday’s close after the utility reaffirmed its long-term earnings and dividend growth targets ahead of January investor meetings. A regulatory filing showed NextEra kept its 2025 adjusted earnings per share outlook at $3.62 to $3.70 and its 2026 target at $3.92 to $4.02, and it still expects at least 8% compound annual growth in adjusted EPS through 2032. The company also reiterated a target of at least 8% adjusted EPS growth through 2035 and said it expects dividends per share to grow about 10% annually through 2026, followed by about 6% growth in 2027 and 2028. SEC
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

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 1:53 PM ET — Market closed U.S. utilities stocks headed into the New Year on the back foot after NextEra Energy disclosed a $4 billion at-the-market share-sale program, a move that can add supply to the market over time. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, an exchange-traded fund that tracks a basket of utility stocks, last closed down 0.6% at $42.69.
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

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 1:42 p.m. ET — MARKET CLOSED Utilities stocks are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar “defensive” reputation—plus a newer, more complex growth narrative tied to AI-era electricity demand. With U.S. exchanges closed for the weekend, investors are digesting Friday’s quiet, post-Christmas session and a short list of fresh headlines that nevertheless matter for regulated utilities: winter-storm risk in the Northeast, rising scrutiny of power bills amid data-center expansion, and renewed legal and policy uncertainty around offshore wind.
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 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. With U.S. markets closed for the Christmas holiday on December 25, 2025, the utilities sector enters 2026 under intense scrutiny from investors, regulators, and consumers. Electricity bills are rising, grid operators are sounding alarms about supply shortfalls, and analysts are debating which companies can grow their rate base without triggering political backlash. The result: utilities stocks are no longer just about yield—they’re increasingly about infrastructure, load growth, and execution risk.
NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy, Inc. enters the final full week of 2025 with an unusual mix of catalysts that touch nearly every part of the U.S. power value chain: regulated utility rate clarity in Florida, a rapidly expanding portfolio tied to Big Tech’s data-center buildout, and a wave of analyst notes trying to re-price what “growth” means for a company that historically sat in the utility bucket. As of Dec. 22, investors are parsing a central question: can NextEra keep delivering above-average earnings growth while navigating rising grid constraints, shifting federal permitting dynamics, and a capital-intensive pipeline that is increasingly geared toward powering AI-driven demand?
NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy, Inc. heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two forces that often pull utility stocks in opposite directions: rapidly rising power demand tied to AI and data centers and the interest-rate/policy backdrop. The stock last closed at $79.54 on Friday, Dec. 19, after a 1.62% decline on the day, while trading volume jumped well above its recent average. MarketWatch With U.S. markets closing early on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and closed Thursday, Dec. 25, liquidity can thin out—sometimes amplifying moves in rate-sensitive names like NextEra. New York Stock Exchange+1
22 December 2025
NextEra Energy Stock (NEE) in Focus: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Price Targets — Dec. 20, 2025

NextEra Energy Stock (NEE) in Focus: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Price Targets — Dec. 20, 2025

NextEra Energy, Inc. is ending 2025 with a familiar role—and a new narrative. For years, investors have treated NextEra as a premium “growth utility,” built on Florida Power & Light’s regulated stability and NextEra Energy Resources’ renewables scale. In December, that story expanded into something broader: power for AI and hyperscale data centers—and the infrastructure required to deliver it reliably. As of Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, U.S. equity markets are closed. NEE last traded at $79.54, reflecting Friday’s close. Stock Invest
21 December 2025
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

Dec. 20, 2025 Utilities stocks are having a moment that would’ve been hard to imagine just a few years ago. The sector long known for predictable dividends and regulated earnings is now being pulled into the center of the AI buildout—because none of it runs without electricity.
EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

Updated: December 14, 2025 US-listed EV and clean energy leaders enter the new week with a rare mix of tailwinds and tripwires: a fresh Federal Reserve rate cut that should support long-duration growth stocks, a catch-up “data deluge” after the fall government shutdown, and a policy backdrop that’s now the single biggest swing factor for renewables and EV demand.

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  • Stock Market Puts Out Summer Picks at Shawano Shop
    June 29, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT. Abby of the Stock Market in Shawano featured summer merchandise on Fox 11 Living. The store sells olive oils, vinegars, gourmet foods, wine, spirits, craft beers, plus gifts. It's at 103 S. Main St. in Shawano. Focus is on local and summer-themed products. Details and events at shawanostockmarket.com or their Facebook.
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