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Southern Company's Q3 10-Q shows $1.7 billion net income, up 11.5%, driven by 7.5% higher revenues from data centers and rates, despite rising fuel and maintenance costs. Segments show stable traditional ops, Southern Power dips from depreciation, and gas edges down. Liquidity strong at $3.3 billion cash; $16.7 billion capex for renewables and grid. Regulatory wins balance environmental risks amid demand growth. (78 words)

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