Core Viewpoint - Southern Co. reported quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 per share, and showing an increase from $1.03 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 2.50% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $7.78 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.96%, compared to $6.65 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Southern Co. has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have increased approximately 11.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 5.3% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the next quarter is $1.11 on revenues of $6.6 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.29 on revenues of $27.57 billion [7] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, to which Southern Co. belongs, is currently ranked in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stock performance [8] - A related company, American Electric Power, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.5%, with a revenue expectation of $5.34 billion, up 6.7% from the previous year [9][10]

2 Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to including earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this presentation also includes historical adjusted EPS excluding: (1) estimated loss on plants under construction and (2) accelerated depreciation from repowering. Estimated loss on plants under construction includes charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power's integra ...

Core Points - Jacobs has been awarded a five-year contract by the West Basin Municipal Water District for operations and maintenance services at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, which is the largest water recycling operation in the U.S. [1][4] - The Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility produces 40 million gallons of recycled water per day and offers five types of fit-for-purpose recycled water [2][3] - Jacobs will utilize its Digital OneWater suite, including Intelligent O&M, to enhance sustainability and operational efficiencies while optimizing chemical and power consumption [3][4] Company Overview - Jacobs generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs nearly 45,000 people, providing end-to-end services across various sectors including water, energy, and environmental services [5] - The company has a history of delivering and modernizing significant water infrastructure projects in California, enhancing the reliability and quality of water services [4][5] Industry Context - The West Basin Municipal Water District plays a crucial role in supplying quality recycled water as a sustainable resource to municipal, industrial, and commercial customers in coastal Los Angeles County [3][4] - The contract with Jacobs reflects West Basin's commitment to long-term performance and quality service in recycled water treatment [4]

Core Viewpoint - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has announced an upsized private placement of approximately C$143 million/AUD$162 million to fund its strategic Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, reflecting strong demand from institutional and existing investors [1][3][8]. Proposed Placement - The company aims to raise approximately C$143 million through a private placement of 31.8 million common shares at C$4.50 per share and/or Chess Depositary Interests (CDIs) at A$5.10 per CDI [3][4]. - The placement will not require shareholder approval and will be conducted under the company's placement capacity according to ASX listing rules [4]. Pricing and Discounts - The issue price for the CDIs represents an approximate 8.9% discount to the last closing price on April 28, 2025, and an 8.3% discount to the 5-day volume weighted average price prior to a trading halt [5]. - The issue price for the Common Shares represents a 4.1% discount to the last closing price on April 29, 2025, and a 5.0% discount to the 5-day volume weighted average price prior to the trading halt [6]. Timeline and Conditions - The issuance of the Securities is expected to occur in two tranches: Tranche 1 on May 6, 2025, for CDIs and Tranche 2 on May 14, 2025, for the remaining Common Shares [7]. - All Securities will be subject to a four-month hold period from the closing date [7]. Use of Funds - The net proceeds from the placement will be allocated to key milestones for the Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, including: - C$53 million for drilling to establish an Inferred Resource by Q1 2027 - C$27 million for decline development to enhance access to mineralization - C$4 million for a Preliminary Economic Assessment - C$59 million for exploration target expansion and working capital over three years [8][18]. Strategic Importance - The Sunday Creek project is positioned as a significant gold and antimony discovery, with antimony contributing 20% of the in-situ value, which has gained importance due to geopolitical factors affecting supply [16][17]. - The project is expected to be developed primarily based on gold economics, reducing risks associated with antimony while maintaining strategic supply potential [17].

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Core Insights - Georgia Power has appointed Audrey King as senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, focusing on corporate responsibility, philanthropy, community engagement, and volunteerism in Georgia [1][4] - The Georgia Power Foundation is recognized as Georgia's third-largest corporate giving foundation, having supported over 400 organizations statewide in 2024 [1] - Cleve Fann has been named senior vice president of Region External Affairs, succeeding King, and will focus on aligning strategic planning and workforce initiatives with customer and employee needs [5][7] Leadership and Experience - Audrey King has over 30 years of experience with Georgia Power, having held various roles in Customer Service, Sales, Distribution, and External Affairs [2] - Cleve Fann has been with Georgia Power since 2000, leading strategic development and execution of capital programs, particularly in grid investment and distribution reliability [6][7] Community Engagement and Corporate Responsibility - The company emphasizes its commitment to improving the quality of life in Georgia through community engagement and corporate responsibility initiatives [4] - Georgia Power is focused on investing in energy infrastructure to meet the growing energy needs of its customers across the state [7] Company Overview - Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, serving 2.8 million customers across Georgia [8] - The company maintains a diverse energy generation mix, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables, and is recognized for its customer satisfaction [8]

Core Viewpoint - Vatic Ventures Corp. has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of a private company that holds rights to acquire significant uranium properties in Namibia, which are strategically located adjacent to major uranium mines, Rössing and Husab, indicating a strong potential for future uranium production and value appreciation in the context of increasing global demand for uranium [1][9]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves two uranium properties: EPL 8289 (ZOYA Property) covering 44.62 km² with the potential to acquire up to 80% interest, and EPL 8735 (GALORE Property) covering 87.65 km² with the potential to acquire up to 90% interest [1][2]. - Velvet Clean Energy Corp. is the private company involved in the acquisition, which has signed definitive agreements for both properties, with the ZOYA Property adjacent to the Husab mine and the GALORE Property located near the Rossing mine [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Context - Namibia is the world's 4th largest producer of uranium, contributing approximately 6% of global output, with the Erongo Region having produced over 350 million pounds of U3O8 over the past 48 years [3][4]. - The properties are situated in the "Alaskite Alley," a geological corridor known for high-grade uranium deposits, enhancing their potential for significant mineralization [3][4]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The CEO of Vatic highlighted a persistent gap between uranium supply and demand, which is expected to widen due to a decade of low prices and increasing governmental interest in nuclear power as a clean energy source, suggesting a bullish outlook for uranium prices [9]. - The strategic location of the acquired properties in a top mining jurisdiction with a strong production record positions Vatic favorably for future exploration and development [9]. Group 4: Financial Terms - The acquisition will involve issuing 7,500,000 common shares of Vatic at a deemed price of $0.06 per share to the shareholders of Velvet, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval [10][11]. - The financial terms for acquiring interests in the ZOYA and GALORE properties include various cash payments and share issuances, with minimum expenditure obligations set at $3 million over four years for the ZOYA Property [14][15]. Group 5: Corporate Changes - Vatic plans to change its name to Ballistic Energy Metals Corp. and consolidate its shares on a 3-for-1 basis, reducing the number of outstanding shares from approximately 41.35 million to about 13.78 million post-consolidation [16][17]. - The consolidation is aimed at positioning the company for future corporate development opportunities and financing transactions [16].

Core Viewpoint - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd is raising approximately C$120,000,000 through a private placement of securities to strengthen its financial position and execute its strategic business plan [1][11]. Group 1: Placement Details - The company has appointed Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. and Aitken Mount Capital Partners Pty Ltd as joint lead managers to facilitate the capital raising [2]. - The placement will involve issuing 26,666,667 common shares at C$4.50 each and/or Chess Depositary Interests (CDIs) at A$5.10 each [2]. - The issue price for CDIs represents an approximate 8.9% discount to the last closing price, while the common shares represent a 4.1% discount [4][5]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the placement are expected to be allocated as follows: - C$53 million for drilling to establish Inferred Resource by Q1 2027 - C$27 million for decline permitting and development to accelerate access to mineralization - C$4 million for Preliminary Economic Assessment - C$36 million for exploration target expansion and working capital [10][18]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - Southern Cross Gold controls the Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, which is significant due to its dual-metal profile and strategic value in light of China's export restrictions on antimony [14][15]. - The project has shown exceptional drilling results and is positioned as a potential key supplier of antimony in the Western world [14][15]. - The company is well-positioned to advance this discovery with a large drill program planned through Q3 2025 [16].

Core Viewpoint - Southern Co. is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.6%, with revenues projected at $6.94 billion, up 4.4% from the previous year [1] Earnings Projections - Analysts have revised the consensus EPS estimate 0.3% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates [1][2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions and have a strong correlation with short-term stock price movements [2] Key Metrics Estimates - Operating Revenues for Southern Power are estimated at $559.55 million, indicating an 18.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Operating Revenues for Southern Company Natural Gas are projected at $1.52 billion, reflecting an 11.1% decrease from the prior year [4] - Georgia Power - Retail Revenues are expected to reach $2.34 billion, suggesting an 8.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Georgia Power - Wholesale Revenues are forecasted at $66.47 million, indicating a 14.6% year-over-year increase [5] - Other Revenues for Georgia Power are estimated at $193.21 million, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the previous year [5] - Mississippi Power - Other Revenues are projected at $11.98 million, indicating an 8.9% increase [6] - Southern Company Gas - Gas Distribution Operations are expected to generate $1.16 billion, reflecting a 20.5% decrease [6] - Natural Gas revenues are projected at $1.43 billion, indicating a 16.3% decrease [7] - Alabama Power is expected to reach $1.94 billion in revenues, reflecting an 8.6% increase [7] - Georgia Power is projected to generate $2.59 billion, indicating an 8.2% increase [8] - Mississippi Power is expected to reach $367.54 million, reflecting a 7.5% increase [8] - Alabama Power - Other Revenues are estimated at $106.48 million, indicating a 6.5% increase [9] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have shown a return of -0.8% over the past month, compared to a -4.3% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9]

Core Insights - Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase five electric vehicles (EVs) from ZO Motors North America, with plans to modify them into Mobile Vertical Farming trucks for growing microgreens and herbs [1][2] - The Mobile Vertical Farm initiative is set to launch in the Los Angeles market in the second quarter of 2025, utilizing hydroponic technology and environmentally friendly EVs [2][3] - Each Mobile Vertical Farm truck can grow approximately 3,000 pounds of fresh produce annually, catering to the needs of up to 40 people for fresh salad [2] Company Overview - Nature's Miracle is a growing agriculture technology company focused on providing products and services in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry in the U.S. [3] - The company's common stock trades on the OTCQB market under the symbol "NMHI" [3] Partnership Details - The partnership with ZO Motors aims to revolutionize the supply chain for fresh vegetables, emphasizing sustainability and local delivery [3][4] - ZO Motors specializes in zero-emission commercial vehicles and is committed to sustainable transportation solutions [4] Environmental Impact - The Mobile Vertical Farms are designed to save up to 90% of water compared to traditional farming methods, promoting environmentally friendly practices [2] - The initiative may also qualify for USDA subsidies and financing, enhancing its financial viability [1]