Morgan Stanley upgraded Southern Company to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $69, up from $60. Vogtle construction risk is now a “diminished factor in the equity story,” giving way to a “low-risk” earnings outlook, supportive regulatory relationships, and strong balance sheet, the analyst tells investors in a research note. These factors now merit a premium valuation for Southern Company, says the firm.
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