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utilities: Archive
Implied Volatility Surging for American Electric Power Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AEP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Consolidated Water Benefits From New Technology and Growing Business
by Zacks Equity Research
CWCO continues to gain from the utilization of the most advanced technology to serve customers more efficiently.
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Can VST Gain From Surging Electricity Demand in Its Service Areas?
by Jewel Saha
Vistra benefits from rising electricity demand driven by data centers, LNG growth and Permian Basin electrification.
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TELNY Acquires GlobalConnect's Norwegian Consumer Unit for NOK 6B
by Zacks Equity Research
Telenor's NOK 6B deal to buy GlobalConnect's fibre business boosts its market share to 29% and fuels long-term digital growth in Norway.
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business-services communications emerging-markets finance tech-stocks utilities
Stock Market News for Jul 9, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street closed mixed on Tuesday, continuing to sway on tariff concerns.
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consumer-discretionary utilities
Why Atmos Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
ATO stands out as a strong pick with soaring EPS estimates, strong debt management and $24 billion in planned investments.
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Spire Benefits From Infrastructure Upgrades & Expanding Customer Base
by Zacks Equity Research
SR gains from infrastructure upgrades, rising capex and customer growth, but faces risks due to financial reliance on subsidiaries.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 9th
by Zacks Equity Research
NXRT, UGI and NXST made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 9, 2025.
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consumer-discretionary dividend-stocks finance utilities
CMS Energy to Gain From Key Investments & Renewable Expansion
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS is set to benefit from its strategic investment plan of $20 billion through 2029 while retiring coal units, and expanding solar and wind capacity.
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What Role Do Cost Reductions Play in PPL's Growth Strategy?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
PPL aims at cost reduction strategies by achieving significant operation and maintenance savings.
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Here's Why You Should Add NWN Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Northwest Natural makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, liquidity and capability to increase shareholders' value.
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PPL Stock Underperforms Its Industry YTD: What Should Investors Do?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
PPL stock is expected to benefit from increasing demand from data centers and capital investment in its infrastructure.
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Can Inorganic and Organic Assets Power NextEra's Long-Term Growth?
by Jewel Saha
NEE's strategic acquisitions and robust renewables pipeline power its earnings growth and shareholder value.
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LUMN Stock Up 334% in 12 Months: Can AI Wins Sustain the Trajectory?
by Zacks Equity Research
Lumen's shares soared 334% in a year as it bets on AI, multi-cloud and NaaS to offset legacy woes and heavy debt.
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artificial-intelligence cloud-computing communications tech-stocks utilities
Do Options Traders Know Something About Exelon Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to EXC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Why National Grid Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NGG is a strong investment choice, given its earnings growth estimates, consistent capital spending plan and large-scale renewable energy projects.
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Essential Utilities Rides on Investments & Expanding Customer Base
by Zacks Equity Research
WTRG targets $7.8B in infrastructure upgrades through 2029, while acquisitions continue to expand its customer base.
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utilities
Implied Volatility Surging for Chesapeake Utilities Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Chesapeake Utilities stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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SHEN's Glo Fiber Expands Footprint with Next-Gen Fiber Optic Internet
by Zacks Equity Research
Shentel's Glo Fiber expands in Ohio, eyes 550K passings by 2026 with ultra-fast broadband, despite rising costs and competition.
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communications mobile tech-stocks utilities
Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's Georgia Power is set to provide stable base rates to customers through 2028, as the Georgia PSC approved a plan supporting affordable energy across the state.
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Orange Strengthens Sovereignty With New Defense & Security Division
by Zacks Equity Research
ORANY's new Defense & Security Division taps into the rising demand for sovereign, resilient digital tools across Europe's critical sectors.
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tech-stocks utilities
Is PPL Positioned to Lead the Utility Sector in the Data Center Era?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
PPL is witnessing increased data center demand, particularly in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
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Invest in This Dream 5-Stock Diversified Portfolio for Gains in 2H
by Nalak Das
CVNA, JBL, HWM, NRG and CVS surged over 50% in 1H 2025. This 5-stock portfolio still shows short-term upside potential.
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aerospace artificial-intelligence medical retail utilities
Zacks.com featured highlights include Agnico Eagle Mines, NetEase, Qifu Technology, UGI and McKesson
by Zacks Equity Research
AEM, NTES, QFIN, UGI, and MCK stand out as top dividend growth picks for navigating the second half of 2025 with stability and upside.
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business-services computers gold medical utilities
Can the Share Buyback Act as a Catalyst for Vistra's Long-Term Growth?
by Jewel Saha
VST's $5.2B buyback plan boosts EPS and cash flow per share, signaling confidence in long-term value creation.
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