Investors in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (SMBC) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Mar 20, 2026 $30 Put had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It ...

Group 1 - Utilities have increased by 8.3% in the first 31 trading days of the year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 8.5 percentage points [1] - The decline in Treasury yields has positively impacted the utilities sector [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia and Melbourne, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (TSX: SXGC) (ASX: SX2) (OTCQX: SXGCF) (FSE: MV3)  ("SXGC", "SX2" or the "Company") announces results from four drillholes from the 100%-owned Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria (Figures 1 to 6). Best results included 1.8 m @ 80.5 g/t AuEq (79.9 g/t Au, 0.2% Sb) in drillhole SDDSC208.The true thickness of the mineralized intervals is interpreted to be approximately 55 ...

Core Insights - Georgia Power has filed for a decrease in customer rates through two filings with the Georgia Public Service Commission, aiming to lower costs for customers starting in June [1] - The filings include a request for fuel cost recovery and storm cost recovery, which together are expected to result in a 1% rate decrease for the average retail customer [1] Fuel Cost Recovery - The first filing seeks to recover costs associated with fuel, including coal and natural gas, necessary for power generation [1] - Georgia Power has managed to reduce its fuel rate significantly due to a diverse generation mix and strategic fuel planning, which includes hedging to protect against future fuel price volatility [1] Storm Cost Recovery - The second filing addresses costs related to restoring electric service after storms, with a current under-recovery of $912 million in storm reserves, including nearly $800 million from Hurricane Helene in 2024 [1] - The company aims to recover these storm costs over the next four years while maintaining a focus on efficient and timely responses to severe weather [1] Customer Impact - If approved, the expected fuel savings will offset storm costs, resulting in an average savings of approximately $1.32 per month for typical residential customers using 1,000 kWh [1] - Georgia Power has historically maintained rates 15% below the national average since 1990 and plans to freeze base rates through at least 2028, providing annual savings of about $102 for typical residential customers after the next base rate case [1]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V: WHN) (OTCQB: WTHVF) (“Westhaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to report the start of drilling at the Company's Shovelnose gold and silver Project in the Spences Bridge Gold Belt of southern British Columbia. Subject to the outcome of today’s special meeting of Westhaven shareholders to consider the proposed transaction with Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee”), as previously described in the Company’s news relea ...

PowerSecure works with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to enhance grid resilience [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationDURHAM, N.C., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure is proud to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to continue the development and construction of a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is designed to strengthen KCEC's community readiness and improve resilience against the impacts o ...

Core Viewpoint - Southern Company is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 56 cents per share on revenues of $6.9 billion, with a year-over-year profit increase of 12% and an 8.3% rise in revenues [1][3][8] Group 1: Previous Quarter Performance - In the last reported quarter, Southern Company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $1.50, with sales of $7.8 billion surpassing the consensus by 3.8% [2] - The company has topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the last four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 3% [3] Group 2: Factors Influencing Performance - Weather conditions are a significant factor affecting earnings, with milder temperatures in Q3 impacting year-over-year results and potentially limiting heating-related usage in Q4 [4] - Increased financing and depreciation expenses may pressure fourth-quarter profitability, as management noted higher costs offsetting operating growth [5] - Despite challenges, Southern Company has solid earnings visibility due to firm load growth and executed contracts, with retail sales rising 1.8% and commercial sales increasing by 3.5% in Q3 [6] Group 3: Earnings Prediction Model - The Zacks model does not predict a definitive earnings beat for Southern Company in the fourth quarter, as the Earnings ESP is -4.76% and the company holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [7][9]

CALGARY, AB AND TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / Southern Energy Corp. ("Southern" or the "Company") (TSXV:SOU)(AIM:SOUC), an established producer with natural gas and light oil assets in Mississippi, and three related arm's length private investors, Treelawn Group Inc., TCC 1 Corp. and TCC Royalty Corp. (each, an "Investor"), are pleased to announce the completion of Southern's previously announced offering, on a non-brokered private placement basis, of senior secured convertible debentu ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $3 million in grants to restore aquatic habitats to benefit native freshwater species in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. The grants will leverage $1.9 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $4.9 million. The grants were competitively awarded through the Southeast Aquatics Fund, a public-private partnership, with funding from the U.S. Departm ...

The market expects Southern Co. (SO) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be release ...