AES

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The European Commission approved AES’s merger on October 15, 2026, and the New York Public Service Commission cleared it on October 19, 2026, with no further review needed.

Analysts expect AES’s upcoming third‑quarter earnings to show a notable rise in its bottom line.

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AES’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17595 per share, payable on November 13, 2026 to shareholders recorded at October 30, 2026.