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utilities: Archive
Sempra Energy Rides on Investments Amid Restoration Expense Risk
by Zacks Equity Research
SRE is expected to gain from its systematic investment plan and higher demand. Yet, restoration expenses may hurt the company.
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IDA or PNW: Which Is a Better Utility Electric Power Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Both IDA and PNW work efficiently and continue to provide reliable services to their expanding customer base.
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Vistra and Vera Bradley have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
by Zacks Equity Research
Vistra and Vera Bradley are part of the Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day article.
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2 Gas Distribution Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as 2024 Wraps Up
by Jewel Saha
ATO and NJR will benefit from rate declines and a beta of less than one. Operational expertise is also expected to assist in strong performance in 2025.
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Reasons to Add New Jersey Resources Stock to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NJR makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and capability to increase shareholders' value.
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FirstEnergy PA Gets Approval for Infrastructure Improvement Plans
by Zacks Equity Research
FE Pennsylvania receives approval to implement phase three of its LTIIP. It will focus on improving service reliability through grid modernization and system resiliency.
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Southern Company Rises 18% YTD: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold?
by Zacks Equity Research
SO offers stable revenues, strong dividends and growth potential but faces risks like high valuation, debt sensitivity and flat residential usage.
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3 Utility Stocks to Stabilize Your Portfolio Before Year-End
by Jewel Saha
PCG, ETR and NJR are gaining from the rate declines. Courtesy of their systematic investments, they will serve customers efficiently and are expected to continue strong performance in 2025.
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ITRI, XEL Team Up to Power DER Management: Will Itron Stock Benefit?
by Zacks Equity Research
Itron and Xcel Energy collaborate to optimize distributed energy resources, aiming to innovate the future of the energy landscape.
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Here's Why You Should Add ONE Gas Stock to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
OGS makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and debt management.
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Buy These 5 Stocks With Low Price-to-Sales Ratio for High Returns
by Rajani Lohia
The price-to-sales ratio is a convenient tool to gauge the value of stocks incurring losses or in an early development cycle. Stocks like JAKK, AGR, PCB, FIHL and GBX hold promise.
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Tap These 5 Bargain Stocks With Impressive EV-to-EBITDA Ratio
by Anindya Barman
We have screened bargain stocks ADT, EZPW, OPFI, AAT and AGR based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which gives the true picture of valuation and earnings potential.
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NextEra Outperforms Industry in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock?
by Jewel Saha
NEE benefits from declining interest rates, rising demand for its services and improving economic conditions in Florida.
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CMS Energy's Arm Announces Plans to Upgrade Natural Gas System
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS's unit, Consumer Energy, reveals a plan to modernize Michigan's natural gas system to boost safety, reliability and efficiency of its infrastructure.
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Implied Volatility Surging for Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Duke Energy (DUK) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for December 19th
by Zacks Equity Research
MNDY, WTBA, NJR, PINC and PLAB have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 19, 2024.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works, SJW Group and Middlesex Water
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water Works, SJW Group and Middlesex Water have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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3 Stocks to Consider From the Challenging Water Supply Industry
by Jewel Saha
Despite near-term weakness in water supply, companies like AWK, SJW and MSEX are poised to benefit from their strong customer base and systematic investments that enable them to serve customers efficiently.
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Here's Why You Should Add IDACORP Stock to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
IDA makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.
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3 Great Utility Stocks to Buy for Steady Stream of Income
by Tanvi Sarawagi
Given their stable performance and capacity to raise shareholder value, investors may bet on NJR, D and EVRG for consistent income.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for December 17th
by Zacks Equity Research
YPF, SUPV, NJR, BOW and CLS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 17, 2024.
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2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
by Yashwardhan Jain
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
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4 Utility Stocks Ready to Continue Their Winning Streaks in 2025
by Jewel Saha
Capital-intensive stocks like PCG, VST, NJR and OTTR are gaining on rate declines and are expected to continue strong performance in 2025, based on operational expertise.
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Implied Volatility Surging for Exelon (EXC) Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Exelon (EXC) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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MSEX or SJW: Which is a Better Utility Water Supply Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Both Middlesex Water and SJW Group are effectively satisfying their customers' needs for water and wastewater services.
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