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Reasons to Add Southern Company (SO) to Your Portfolio Right Now
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Southern Company (SO) makes a strong case for investment, given its long-term growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.
Southern Company (SO) Achieves 250 MLB Carbon Offset Milestone
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A Southern Company (SO) subsidiary, Georgia Natural Gas, attains its 250 million pounds carbon offset milestone.
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Company News for Apr 28, 2023
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Southern (SO) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Retains Vogtle Timelines
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The Southern Company (SO) guided earnings per share of $3.55-$3.65 for this year and 75 cents for the June quarter.
Southern Co. (SO) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates
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Southern Co. (SO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 11.27% and 2.74%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Southern Company (SO) Invests $5M in E-Mobility Initiatives
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Southern Company's (SO) unit, Georgia Power, invests $5 million to create scholarships, fund research and build statewide partnerships. The idea is to support e-mobility initiatives in Georgia.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?
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Sector ETF report for FUTY
Portland General Electric (POR) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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Portland General Electric (POR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Southern Company (SO) Q1 Earnings on Deck: What to Expect
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While new customer additions are likely to have boosted Southern Company's (SO) profit levels in the first quarter, escalation in costs might have offset those gains.
Southern Co. (SO) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
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In the latest trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $73.02, marking a +0.29% move from the previous day.
Earnings Preview: Southern Co. (SO) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
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Southern Co. (SO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Investors' Guide to Southern's (SO) Recent Dividend Hike
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The Southern Company (SO) has hiked its dividend for 22 consecutive years, once again boosting its payout earlier this week.
Southern Company (SO) Unit Increases Low-Emission Procurement
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Southern Company's (SO) subsidiary, Virginia Natural Gas, increases procurement of low-emission Next Generation Natural Gas to meet half of its customers' energy demands.
Southern Co. (SO) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know
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Southern Co. (SO) closed at $71.94 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.72% move from the prior day.
Southern Company (SO) Begins Hot Testing for Vogtle Unit 4
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The Southern Company's (SO) subsidiary, Georgia Power, begins hot functional testing for Vogtle Unit 4 to ensure reliable, carbon-free energy.
Southern Co. (SO) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
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Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $69.63, moving +0.96% from the previous trading session.
Southern's (SO) Vogtle 3 & 4 Achieve Power Generation Milestone
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Southern Company's (SO) Vogtle units are an essential part of its commitment to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its customers.
Southern Co. (SO) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know
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Southern Co. (SO) closed at $69.34 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.39% move from the prior day.