1227 GMT - EDP Renovaveis is the best-positioned among EU-listed utilities to benefit from the surge in U.S. electricity demand driven by AI and data centers, Jefferies analysts say. The U.S. power-demand boom is a key driver of growth for the Portuguese company, which is now moving from years of earnings downgrades to a phase of consistent growth, Jefferies says in a note. The company derives around 50 to 60% of its earnings from the U.S., where it has an attractive asset mix and supply chain setup, Jefferies says. Furthermore, improved policy clarity from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and treasury guidance are easing earlier worries around growth in the country, Jefferies adds. The bank upgrades the stock to buy from hold. Shares are up 3.1%. (maitane.sardon@wsj.com)

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