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Sector ETF report for VPU
TotalEnergies (TTE) Sells Its Subsidiary in Brunei for $259M
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TotalEnergies (TTE) decides to sell its mature assets in Brunei for $259 million to focus more on the most promising assets across the globe.
National Fuel Gas' (NFG) Board Approves 4% Dividend Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
National Fuel Gas (NFG) continues to increase shareholders' value, as its board of directors approves a 4% quarterly dividend hike.
Southern Co. (SO) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) concluded the recent trading session at $78.69, signifying a +0.32% move from its prior day's close.
Southern Co. (SO) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $77.94, moving -0.9% from the previous trading session.
Should You Invest in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?
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Sector ETF report for XLU
CNP vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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CNP vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Southern (SO) Invests in Solid-State Battery Technology
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Southern (SO) invests in Johnson Energy Storage, a battery manufacturer, to advance safer, cost-effective solid-state batteries, enhancing the EV range and clean energy solutions.
Defensive Stocks to Consider Amid Jamie Dimon's Concern for a Large Market Correction
by Shaun Pruitt
Often asked for his economic opinion and outlook, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon alluded to concerns of a broader economic slowdown and the possibility of a large stock market correction while speaking with Bloomberg on Thursday.
DTE vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
by Zacks Equity Research
DTE vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Salesforce, BP, The Southern, PayPal and Edwards Lifesciences
by Zacks Equity Research
Salesforce, BP, The Southern, PayPal and Edwards Lifesciences are included in this Analyst Blog.
Top Analyst Reports for Salesforce, BP & Southern Co.
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Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for FUTY
Southern's (SO) Newest Reactor Begins Commercial Operations
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern's (SO) Vogtle Unit-4 can generate enough electricity to power 500,000 homes and businesses and provide reliable and emissions-free energy for at least 60-80 years.
Southern (SO) Q1 Earnings Beat on Lower Operating Expense
by Zacks Equity Research
The Southern Company (SO) has guided earnings per share of $3.95-$4.05 for this year.
Stock Market News for May 3, 2024
by Zacks Equity Research
U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday.
Southern Co. (SO) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
by Zacks Equity Research
The headline numbers for Southern Co. (SO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Southern Co. (SO) Surpasses Q1 Earnings Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 14.44% and 5.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Can Southern (SO) Maintain Its Beat Streak in Q1 Earnings?
by Zacks Equity Research
The Southern Company (SO) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the last four quarters. The utility has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.5%, on average.
American Electric Power (AEP) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
AEP (AEP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.31% and 5.39%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Gear Up for Southern Co. (SO) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
by Zacks Equity Research
Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Southern Co. (SO), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2024.
Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
CMS Energy (CMS) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS Energy (CMS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 5.43% and 7.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU)?
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Sector ETF report for IDU
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VPU