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Toronto Dominion Bank decreased its holdings in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 17.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 534,316 shares of the utilities provi

National Bank of Canada FI trimmed its holdings in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 65.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 324,001 shares of the utilities provider's stock after

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Get Free Report) was the target of some unusual options trading on Thursday. Investors acquired 8,380 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 78% compared to the average daily volume of 4,700 call options.

Southern (NYSE:SO) Reaches New 12-Month High at $82.97

Southern (NYSE:SO) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 1, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=605914)

Twin Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 53.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,383 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acqu

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Hold" by the thirteen brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and seve

Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 382.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,790 shares of the utilities provider's stock af

Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 100,089,634 shares of the utilities provider's stock after

M&G Plc purchased a new stake in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 78,438 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,648,000. A number of other hedge funds and o

Great Lakes Retirement Inc. acquired a new stake in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 16,560 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,188,000. Several ot

Entropy Technologies LP increased its holdings in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 228.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 43,926 shares of the utilities provider's stock aft

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS grew its position in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 6.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 19th will be paid a dividend of 0.72 per share by the utilities provider on Friday, September 6th. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 19th.

Southern (NYSE:SO) Sets New 1-Year High at $81.04

Atomi Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 100.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,213 shares of the utilities provider's stock af

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 22,400 shares of the utilities provider's stock

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 18,600,000 shares, a decline of 22.1% from the June 15th total of 23,880,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,480,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.2 days.

Commerce Bank raised its position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 14.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 125,531 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 16,068 shares during the period. Comm

Jennison Associates LLC cut its stake in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 18.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,957,770 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 440,014 shares d

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Get Free Report) CEO Anthony L. Wilson sold 6,900 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.61, for a total value of $535,509.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 85,309 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,620,831.49. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. acquired a new position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 60,000 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at appr

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lessened its holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 2.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 385,131 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 10

Norden Group LLC bought a new position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 79,215 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,683,000. Other he

AMI Asset Management Corp bought a new position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 11,837 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $849,000. Other large inv

Cullinan Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 37.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 194,754 shares of the utilities pro

Miracle Mile Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 309.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,871 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 11,243 shar

S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC boosted its position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 358.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 26,714 shares of the utilities provider's stock after purchasing an additional 20,888

Hennessy Advisors Inc. cut its position in shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO - Free Report) by 4.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 302,300 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 15,600 shares during the q