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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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New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Alabama Power is storing over 21 million tons of coal ash in an unlined pond at its James M. Barry plant on the Mobile River, according to an Inside Climate News investigation. The EPA finalized a settlement in 2024 requiring more groundwater monitoring at the site after alleged violations. Alabama Power says it complies with regulations. A lawsuit over the plant’s closure plan is pending at the 11th Circuit.
31 December 2025
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Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power coal ash ponds face new scrutiny after report warns of Mobile-Tensaw Delta flood risk

Alabama Power stores over 117 million tons of coal ash at six sites, with emergency plans showing a dike failure at the Barry plant could flood 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Inside Climate News reported Monday. EPA denied Alabama’s coal-ash permit program in 2024 and fined the company $278,000 for violations. Alabama Power says its closure and groundwater plans meet legal requirements.
30 December 2025
Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.
30 December 2025
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Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Alabama Power’s coal-ash ponds hold over 117 million tons of waste statewide, with more than 21 million tons stored in an unlined pond at Plant Barry near Mobile, Inside Climate News reported. The EPA in 2024 denied Alabama’s bid to run its own coal-ash permitting program, citing weaker protections than federal rules. An emergency plan says a dike breach at Plant Barry could flood about 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
29 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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Georgia Power’s $15B Data Center Energy Expansion Heads to Georgia PSC Vote as AI Power Demand Triggers New Federal Grid Rules

Georgia Power’s $15B Data Center Energy Expansion Heads to Georgia PSC Vote as AI Power Demand Triggers New Federal Grid Rules

Georgia’s Public Service Commission votes Friday on Georgia Power’s $15 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new electricity, mainly to meet soaring demand from AI-driven data centers. The proposal includes new gas plants, battery storage, solar, and purchased power. Critics warn the expansion could raise bills for ordinary customers. The vote comes as federal regulators move to clarify how tech companies connect data centers to the grid.
19 December 2025
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Southern Company (SO) Stock on December 1, 2025: Dividend Giant in a Booming Utilities Super-Cycle

Southern Company (SO) Stock on December 1, 2025: Dividend Giant in a Booming Utilities Super-Cycle

As utilities rally on AI-driven power demand and rate-cut hopes, Southern Company’s stock sits around $89 with a 3.3% dividend yield, fresh capital raises, and a wall of “Hold” ratings. Here’s what today’s news and forecasts say about SO. Southern Company stock today: price, yield and market backdrop As of the official close on December 1, 2025, shares of Southern Company (NYSE: SO) finished at $89.01, down about 2.3% on the day from a prior close of $91.12. The stock traded between $88.99 and $90.75 with volume of roughly 5.7 million shares.FinancialContent+1 That puts SO: On a total-return basis, Southern
2 December 2025
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Georgia Power in December 2025: Data Center Boom, Rising Bills and a New PSC Shake-Up

Georgia Power in December 2025: Data Center Boom, Rising Bills and a New PSC Shake-Up

As of December 1, 2025, Georgia Power sits at the center of a rare collision of forces: a once‑in‑a‑generation data center boom, sharply higher electricity bills, and a newly reshaped Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that voters just used to vent their frustration. Over the next few weeks, regulators will decide whether to let Georgia Power add roughly 10 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity—about the equivalent of ten nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle—mainly to serve AI and cloud data centers flocking to the state. Consumer groups warn the move could lock in billions of dollars of costs and raise household
1 December 2025
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Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

ATLANTA — As Georgia races to become a hub for AI and cloud computing, state regulators are weighing a massive Georgia Power expansion that could reshape both the grid and your monthly bill. The utility is asking the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve roughly 10,000 megawatts (10 gigawatts) of new power plants and batteries over the next few years, much of it justified by expected demand from energy‑hungry data centers.AJC+1 Analysts for the PSC warn that if commissioners green‑light most of the plan, residential customers could eventually pay about $20 more per month — or even higher —
26 November 2025
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Georgia Power Taps the Bond Market with $1.5B Debt Sale – What It Means for Customers and Investors

Georgia Power Taps the Bond Market with $1.5B Debt Sale – What It Means for Customers and Investors

Deal Structure: Three New Bond Tranches Georgia Power’s SEC filing (Form 8-K) details the three offerings sec.gov. The Series 2025B “tap” adds $250M at 4.85% interest (due Mar 15, 2031) to the tranche originally issued in March 2025, bringing that series to $750M in total sec.gov. The new Series 2025D consists of $750M of 4.00% notes due Oct 1, 2028, and Series 2025E is $500M of 5.50% notes due Oct 1, 2055 sec.gov investing.com. All three are unsecured senior obligations, ranking pari passu with Georgia Power’s other bonds. The offerings were made via its shelf registration (No. 333-285111) for faster
30 September 2025
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Georgia Power’s 500MW Battery Bombshell – What You Need to Know

Georgia Power’s 500MW Battery Bombshell – What You Need to Know

RFP Details and Requirements Georgia Power’s Energy Storage System RFP (announced Sept. 23, 2025) calls for 500 MW of utility-scale battery energy storage prnewswire.com pv-magazine-usa.com. Per the RFP, each project must be capable of discharging at least two hours (so each has ≥1 GWh of capacity per 500 MW) prnewswire.com. Bidders can propose standalone batteries with grid charging, or batteries co-located with solar or other renewables (new or existing) prnewswire.com renewablesnow.com. All sites must interconnect to Southern Company’s transmission grid (Georgia Power’s parent system) utilitydive.com powersystems.technology. The draft RFP (via independent evaluator Ascend Analytics) targets projects online between 2028 and 2031, with
27 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

8 February 2026
London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.1% to 7,502p Friday, closing out a third straight weekly decline and an 8% drop for the week. The selloff followed renewed concerns over AI disruption after a new Claude plug-in from Anthropic and caution over Big Tech’s AI spending. LSEG bought back 256,419 shares on Feb. 5. Investors await Monday’s open and LSEG’s FY25 results webcast on Feb. 26.
Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

8 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed at 3,435 pence on Friday, down 0.75%, after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” over valuation and execution risks. The bank raised its price target to 3,600 pence but flagged a long wait for Teck synergies and uncertainty around De Beers. Investors await full-year results and updates on deals and disposals on Feb. 20.
GSK stock price: EU nod for Nucala in COPD puts the focus on Monday trade

GSK stock price: EU nod for Nucala in COPD puts the focus on Monday trade

8 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.8% at 2,198 pence after the EU approved expanded use of Nucala for adults with uncontrolled COPD. Chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares earlier in the week. The stock is up 17% over the past week and nearly 49% in 12 months. GSK trades ex-dividend on Feb. 19.
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