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Utilities News 3 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session. National Grid (NG.L) shares ticked up in early London trade Thursday, rising 0.6% to 1,174 pence, following a 1,167 pence finish. (Investing.com) Gilts—UK government bonds—rallied, knocking yields lower and easing pressure on income stocks. The 10-year gilt yield dipped to 4.34%. Citigroup strategist Jamie Searle described gilts as “a preferred long for 2026.” (The Guardian) National Grid informed investors that following the interim dividend, where some opted for shares instead of cash, it issued 7,084,688 new shares via its scrip dividend scheme. This brings the total with voting rights to 4,968,662,639
15 January 2026
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Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

London, Jan 13, 2026, 19:47 GMT Shares in London-listed water utilities dropped Tuesday as regulators and politicians ramped up scrutiny on South East Water following a fresh outage that left around 25,000 homes in Kent and Sussex without steady water supply. Severn Trent slid 2.6%, United Utilities lost 1.9%, and Pennon closed down 1.7%. (https://www.investing.com/equities/severn-trent https://www.investing.com/equities/united-utilities https://www.investing.com/equities/pennon) Ofwat, the regulator for water services, said it was “concerned” and plans to review the evidence before deciding if South East Water has met its legal duties on customer care. The latest outages, attributed to Storm Goretti and burst pipes, left some households
13 January 2026
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National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

London, January 12, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares fell 1.1% to 1,179 pence by 0903 GMT, after trading between 1,178 and 1,193 pence early in the session. (Investing.com) The move matters because utilities are often priced off interest-rate expectations as much as company news. When bond yields rise or markets turn defensive, dividend-heavy names can move fast. Global markets were on edge after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment, raising fresh questions over central bank independence. “Trump is pulling at the loose threads of central
12 January 2026
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Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 20:15 EST — Market closed Shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc jumped 8.1% on Friday, outperforming the wider utilities sector. Investors will keep an eye on the stock when U.S. markets resume trading Monday. (Yahoo Finance) This matters now as the stock hangs between shifting interest-rate forecasts and looming legal risks tied to the 2023 Maui wildfires. A big move heading into the weekend could trigger choppy trading Monday, particularly for smaller utilities caught up in headline news. (Reuters) Utilities are frequently seen as “bond proxies,” attracting investors seeking stable cash flows, and they tend
12 January 2026
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Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:40 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. utilities stocks kicked off Monday under a new spotlight after Meta Platforms secured 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and partnered with two small-reactor developers. These agreements highlight utilities as Big Tech increasingly seeks reliable power for AI-driven data centers. (Reuters) This matters because utilities frequently trade as “bond proxies” — dividend-paying stocks that track Treasury yields when investors adjust their interest rate forecasts. Economists at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted that markets are closely watching upcoming inflation data, with the Federal Reserve divided on how quickly to ease
11 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal as utilities stocks head into CPI week

Vistra stock jumps on Meta nuclear power deal as utilities stocks head into CPI week

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 13:49 EST — Market closed. Shares of Vistra (VST) jumped 10.5% on Friday, beating the broader utilities sector, following Meta Platforms’ deal for long-term power contracts tied to Vistra’s nuclear assets. The rally matters now because Big Tech’s rush to secure reliable electricity is hitting utility and power-producer order books, not just buzzing in conversations about “data centers” and demand forecasts. Investors in utilities stocks, often viewed as bond proxies, may find a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) shifts the dynamics quickly. Such deals also secure steady cash flows, smoothing the way for financing plant
10 January 2026
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National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session National Grid shares dipped 0.3% to 1,181 pence in early London trade on Thursday, after an earlier push took the stock to 1,194.5 pence — its highest level in the past 52 weeks. The shares ended Wednesday at 1,184.5 pence. Google The move comes as investors juggle a mix of geopolitical headlines and interest-rate expectations that can swing demand for dividend-heavy utilities. “Geopolitical headlines are in the driver’s seat,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, as markets looked ahead to Friday’s U.S. jobs report. Reuters In Britain, traders have
8 January 2026
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National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:38 (GMT) — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares rose in early London trade on Wednesday, holding near recent highs after a strong prior session. The stock was up 0.5% at 1,178 pence by 0814 GMT, after touching 1,185 pence on Tuesday and closing at 1,172 pence, data from Shareprices.com showed. The move comes as UK equities start 2026 near record territory, with the FTSE 100 finishing Tuesday at an all-time high after a broad rally led by heavyweight healthcare names. Investors have also been pricing in Bank of England rate cuts later this year, a
7 January 2026
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SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

London, Jan 6, 2026, 10:07 GMT — Regular session SSE Plc (SSE.L) shares edged higher in London trade on Tuesday, with investors weighing fresh signals from its power networks arm as Britain’s grid upgrade cycle gathers pace. The stock was up 0.7% at 2,271 pence by 1007 GMT, after closing at 2,254, and has traded between 2,249 and 2,277 on the day. Investing.com The move matters because SSE sits at the centre of Britain’s push to reinforce electricity networks and connect more renewable generation and electrified demand. For equity investors, regulated networks can offer steadier cash flows than power generation,
6 January 2026
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National Grid plc share price ticks up as UK power-grid hiring boom keeps utilities in focus

National Grid plc share price ticks up as UK power-grid hiring boom keeps utilities in focus

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:56 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares edged up 0.3% to 1,153.5 pence by 0856 GMT on Tuesday, after trading between 1,141.0 and 1,155.5 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock has drawn renewed attention at the start of 2026 as investors weigh the scale of spending required to reinforce power networks and connect new demand, from renewables to data centres. For regulated utilities, those investment plans can lock in long-duration cashflows — but they also raise questions over funding costs and delivery risk. Rate expectations are part of that equation.
6 January 2026
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SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Jan 4, 2026, 14:33 ET SaskPower will carry out a planned power outage from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday in parts of southwest Saskatchewan to complete emergency repairs to damaged poles, SwiftCurrentOnline reported. The utility said customers west of Highway 37 would be affected. SwiftCurrentOnline The planned shutdown follows multiple unplanned outages across the region on Saturday, when SaskPower said crews were investigating and did not initially provide estimated restoration times. The back-to-back interruptions matter for rural communities where outages can cascade as crews diagnose faults and then take lines offline to make repairs. SwiftCurrentOnline SaskPower says
4 January 2026
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Utilities stocks punch higher in 2026 opener as XLU beats market; NextEra filing in focus

Utilities stocks punch higher in 2026 opener as XLU beats market; NextEra filing in focus

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 13:39 ET — Market closed U.S. utility stocks started 2026 on a stronger footing, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) rising 1.2% on Friday to $43.18. The ETF traded between $42.66 and $43.38, setting up near-term chart levels traders often watch for support and resistance. The move matters because utilities are often treated as “bond proxies” — a shorthand for dividend-heavy stocks that can become less attractive when interest rates rise. U.S. Treasury yields still climbed, with the 10-year yield up 3.8 basis points (one basis point is 0.01 percentage point) to 4.191%,
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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