| Prev Close | 52.72 |
| Day Low/High | 52.45 / 53.32 |
| 52 Wk Low/High | 41.96 / 71.10 |
| Avg Volume | 4.97M |
The Southern Co. (SO)
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NYSE : Utilities
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.06B |
| Market Cap | 55.67B |
| EPS | 4.50 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.88 |
| Div & Yield | 2.56 (4.68%) |
Utilities as a Defensive Play
The sector is less sensitive than others to consumer demand.
North America's Energy Is Booming
Despite geopolitical troubles, North America is essentially energy independent.
No New Nukes for You
A U.S. nuclear renaissance is not likely to gain traction.
Energy Lessons From Germany
Can the U.S. duplicate Germany's success and avoid the pitfalls?
German Utilities Produce More, Pollute Less
Its power fleet uses a higher percentage of coal, but efficiency makes the difference.
FirstEnergy's Reward/Risk Brightens
Its regulated operations are stable, and its merchant utility business is bottoming out.
Utilities Are Hot for Summer
As the mercury rises, so does profit.
SolarCity Could Be Headed for a Squeeze
Enthusiasts are lining up on one side, and fundamental investors on the other.
It's Not a War on Coal
The EPA's proposed rules take aim at all carbon producers, including natural gas.
Putting the Carbon Proposal Into Perspective
The EPA's rules are neither as bad as some feared or as good as some hoped.
Two New Nuclear Plants Approved
Meanwhile across the U.S. there's talk of shutting down good nukes.
Utilities Send a Message
Higher rates are inevitable, so it's time to underweight this sector.
NRG Power Play Would Inhale SolarCity
NRG could easily swallow SolarCity and suck cash from sun panels.
Three Energy Trends at Work
Here is the long-range scenario for coal, natural gas and nuclear.
The Trader Daily
Bulls need to sustain a break above 1856 on the Es.
SolarCity: Bolted Onto Your Roof for 30 Years
Solar's the way to go, but not house by house.
FERC Commissioner 'Bullish' on Order 1000, Says Will Benefit Investors
FERC Commissioner Philip Moeller says its Order 1000 is trying to create a more competitive market place for the building of transmission.
The State of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy growth in the next decade will be fueled by states.
Southern Co.'s Nuclear Ambition
But why are so many people still in the dark about new plants?
Southern Comfort
Southern Company's boldness has left it with no peers.
Easing the Pain Points
Combating three pressures that could weigh down a portfolio.
Out of the Gate
Strong and weak sectors. By Ed Ponsi Interest-rate-sensitive utilities are looking strong off of the open. Dominion Resources (D) and The Southern Company (SO) are both up by over 2%, which represents a huge move for these normally boring names. Ene...
Rounding Up Utility Losers of 2013
FirstEnergy lost 16% in 2013, but big changes are ahead.
Solar Loves Thy Neighbors
As the solar industry grows, most consumers will be winners.
Not All Utilities Are Alike
Different utility types are engaged in completely different businesses.
Solar Is the Hands-Down Winner
Solar power has competitive advantages no other energy source can claim.
