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NYSE:SRE News 25 December 2025

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…
25 December 2025
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  • Barclays Shares Surge 68% in Year as Valuation Nears Fair Value
    January 30, 2026, 11:41 PM EST. Barclays (LSE:BARC) posted £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income, spurring a 68.05% total shareholder return over the past year. Shares trade at £4.86, close to a fair value estimate of £4.92, suggesting the recent rally remains within valuation bounds. Key growth drivers include digital banking investments and client expansion, while strategic cost controls and tech upgrades improve earnings quality. However, risks linger from potential deposit instability, credit quality declines, and competition pressures that could weigh on margins. Investors are weighing if the roughly 45% intrinsic discount provides a buying opportunity or reflects growth expectations already priced in. Barclays' outlook balances steady revenue expansion with cautious risk factors in the financial sector.
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