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Company to build 260 MW BESS to meet growing energy needs ATLANTA, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power recently started construction on a new 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Ga. just outside of the City of Wadley.

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10:15 AM | Tuesday | Mar 31, 2026

Georgia Power begins construction of newest battery storage system in Wadley, Ga.

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Company to build 260 MW BESS to meet growing energy needs ATLANTA, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power recently started construction on a new 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Ga. just outside of the City of Wadley.

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8:15 AM | Tuesday | Mar 31, 2026

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New February Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 12 Buys

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In February, I focused almost exclusively on beaten-down BDCs like Ares Capital, Owl Rock Capital, and Hercules Capital amid macroeconomic turmoil. The portfolio's average yield on cost for new investments was approximately 7.5%, with $65 in annual net dividend income added—below my informal monthly target. Dividend income reached a February record of $533, up 5% YoY, but BDCs now account for 27% of YTD dividends, raising concerns about potential dividend cuts.

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10:15 AM | Tuesday | Mar 31, 2026

Georgia Power begins construction of newest battery storage system in Wadley, Ga.

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Company to build 260 MW BESS to meet growing energy needs ATLANTA, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power recently started construction on a new 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Ga. just outside of the City of Wadley.

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8:15 AM | Tuesday | Mar 31, 2026

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New February Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 12 Buys

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In February, I focused almost exclusively on beaten-down BDCs like Ares Capital, Owl Rock Capital, and Hercules Capital amid macroeconomic turmoil. The portfolio's average yield on cost for new investments was approximately 7.5%, with $65 in annual net dividend income added—below my informal monthly target. Dividend income reached a February record of $533, up 5% YoY, but BDCs now account for 27% of YTD dividends, raising concerns about potential dividend cuts.

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8:30 AM | Monday | Mar 30, 2026

M&T Bank Names Denise Viola Monahan as Regional President for Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

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Veteran banking leader to strengthen client relationships and expand M&T's community-focused approach across the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced the appointment of Denise Viola Monahan as its new Regional President for Philadelphia. Monahan brings to this crucial role over 40 years of financial services experience, deep regional knowledge, leadership acumen and a passion for community engagement, reinforcing M&T's commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers.

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5:22 AM | Sunday | Mar 29, 2026

Eastern Bank Buys 37,245 Shares of Southern Company (The) $SO

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Eastern Bank grew its stake in shares of Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO) by 265.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 51,254 shares of the utilities provider's stock after purchasing an additional 37,245 shares during the quarter. Eastern Bank's

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4:36 AM | Sunday | Mar 29, 2026

Southern Company (The) $SO Shares Acquired by Bell Bank

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Bell Bank lifted its holdings in Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO) by 20.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 127,901 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 21,751 shares during the

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10:08 AM | Friday | Mar 27, 2026

Southern Company Risk Looks Overdone as Policy Fears Fade

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Mizuho is pushing back on what it sees as an overstated threat to Southern Company (NYSE:SO | SO Price Prediction), maintaining its Outperform rating after conversations with parties in Alabama suggested the state's competing utility legislation is unlikely to produce meaningful regulatory damage.

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5:48 AM | Thursday | Mar 26, 2026

Czech National Bank Acquires 10,955 Shares of Southern Company (The) $SO

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Czech National Bank grew its stake in shares of Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO) by 3.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 290,344 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 10,955 shares

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5:04 AM | Thursday | Mar 26, 2026

Cullen Investment Group LTD. Cuts Stock Holdings in Southern Company (The) $SO

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Cullen Investment Group LTD. trimmed its stake in Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO) by 7.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 78,000 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 6,166 shares during the period. Cullen Investment

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4:20 AM | Thursday | Mar 26, 2026

Southern Company (The) $SO Shares Bought by DAVENPORT & Co LLC

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DAVENPORT and Co LLC lifted its stake in shares of Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO) by 66.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 137,349 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 54,658 shares during the quarter.

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11:21 AM | Wednesday | Mar 25, 2026

Digital Realty Enters Milan, Expands Southern Europe Platform

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DLR expands into Milan with new data center plans, boosting capacity and strengthening its foothold in Europe's fast-growing digital infrastructure market.

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