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utilities: Archive
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in American Electric (AEP) Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to American Electric (AEP) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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utilities
Reasons to Add National Fuel Gas (NFG) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
National Fuel Gas (NFG) makes a strong investment case, given its estimate revisions, strong earnings surprise history and systematic capital expenditure.
ATONegative Net Change UGINegative Net Change NFGNegative Net Change NJRNegative Net Change
utilities
5 Low-Beta Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Ebbs in June
by Ritujay Ghosh
Consumer confidence is sinking again due to economic uncertainties. Investing in low-beta defensive stocks like California Water Service, Portland General Electric Company (POR), MDU Resources (MDU), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and Ingredion (INGR) would be a safe bet.
PGNegative Net Change PORNegative Net Change MDUNegative Net Change INGRPositive Net Change CWTNegative Net Change
consumer-staples utilities
American Water's (AWK) New Jersey Arm Buys Assets of Salem City
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK) continues to expand its operations through the acquisition of water and wastewater systems of the City of Salem.
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utilities
Buy These 5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks for a Promising Portfolio
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 GIII, CAL, PAM, PUMP and GBX hold promise.
PAMPositive Net Change GIIIPositive Net Change GBXPositive Net Change CALNegative Net Change PUMPNegative Net Change
consumer-discretionary oil-energy transportation utilities
Reasons to Add Evergy (EVRG) Shares to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Evergy (EVRG) with rising estimates for earnings per share, strong ROE and regular dividend, makes a solid investment choice in the utility space.
PCGPositive Net Change EDNegative Net Change PNWPositive Net Change EVRGNegative Net Change
utilities
5 Value Stocks With Exciting EV-to-EBITDA Ratios to Snap Up
by Anindya Barman
We have screened value stocks NMM, CMRE, ODP, ADT and POR based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which offers a clearer picture of valuation and earnings potential.
ODPNegative Net Change PORNegative Net Change ADTNegative Net Change CMRENegative Net Change NMMPositive Net Change
industrial-products retail transportation utilities
FirstEnergy (FE) Boosts Infrastructure for Summer Heat & Storms
by Zacks Equity Research
FirstEnergy's (FE) subsidiaries complete the inspection and maintenance of FE's high-voltage power lines to ensure reliable power for customers during summers, storms and hurricanes.
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utilities
Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 25th
by Zacks Equity Research
UPLD, CMRE and PAM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 25, 2024.
PAMPositive Net Change CMRENegative Net Change UPLDNegative Net Change
computers transportation utilities
3 Utility Mutual Funds to Invest in as Rate Cuts Get Delayed
by Zacks Equity Research
Invest in utility mutual funds like BULIX, FSUTX and FKTUX for steady returns and reduction of risk in a volatile market.
BULIXPositive Net Change FSUTXPositive Net Change FKUTXPositive Net Change
mutual-funds utilities
Reasons to Add MGE Energy (MGEE) Stock to Your Portfolio
by Zacks Equity Research
MGE Energy (MGEE), with rising estimates for earnings per share, strong ROE and a long history of dividends, makes a solid investment choice in the utility space.
FENegative Net Change PEGPositive Net Change EDNegative Net Change MGEEPositive Net Change
utilities
Top Wall Street Stories of 1H & Predictions for 2H
by Sweta Killa
Here, we discuss some top Wall Street events of the first half that will remain hot in the coming months. Also, we have highlighted some stocks that could be compelling picks.
AAPLPositive Net Change MSFTNegative Net Change MPositive Net Change HASPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
consumer-discretionary retail tech-stocks utilities
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alphabet, NVIDIA, Micron Technology, Vistra and CenterPoint Energy
by Zacks Equity Research
Alphabet, NVIDIA, Micron Technology, Vistra and CenterPoint Energy are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog article.
MUPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change CNPNegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
internet-content semiconductor tech-stocks utilities
Is The Options Market Predicting A Spike In Global Water Resources (GWRS) Stock?
by Rashmi Jaiswal
Investors need to pay close attention to Global Water Resources (GWRS) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
GWRSPositive Net Change
utilities
Watch These 5 Stocks That Recently Announced Dividend Hikes
by Santanu Roy
Investors may keep a tab on stocks like NFG, KFY, CAT, TGT and CASY, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.
KFYPositive Net Change CATNegative Net Change TGTNegative Net Change NFGNegative Net Change CASYNegative Net Change
business-services industrial-products retail utilities
3 Utility Stocks to Buy With Rate Cuts on the Horizon
by Abhinab Dasgupta
Invest in utility stocks like Vistra (VST), Atmos Energy (ATO) and Primo Water (PRMW) for steady returns and reduction of risk in a recovering economy.
ATONegative Net Change PRMWPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
utilities
Company News for Jun 20, 2024
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: LZB,LEN,NEE,TXN
NEENegative Net Change TXNPositive Net Change LENNegative Net Change LZBPositive Net Change
consumer-discretionary home-builder semiconductor utilities
Reasons to Add California Water (CWT) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
California Water (CWT) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE, debt management and ability to increase shareholder value.
EDNegative Net Change CNPNegative Net Change CWTNegative Net Change ESPositive Net Change
utilities
Easing Inflation Paves Way for September Rate Cut: 5 Winners
by Tirthankar Chakraborty
An expected lower interest rate scenario should bode well for Alphabet (GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Vistra (VST) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP), making them a compelling buy now.
MUPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change CNPNegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
finance tech-stocks utilities
American Electric (AEP) Rides on Investments, Interest Rate Woes
by Zacks Equity Research
American Electric (AEP) is expected to benefit from its systematic investment plan and renewable portfolio expansion amid the impacts of an increased interest rate environment.
AEPNegative Net Change EDNegative Net Change CNPNegative Net Change PNWPositive Net Change
utilities
Reasons to Add Vistra (VST) to Your Portfolio Right Away
by Zacks Equity Research
Vistra (VST) continues to serve its customers efficiently and makes investments to strengthen its existing operations. It is increasing shareholders' value through buybacks and dividends.
EDNegative Net Change CNPNegative Net Change ESPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
utilities
Exelon's (EXC) Unit Hits 1-GW for Distributed Energy Resources
by Zacks Equity Research
Exelon's (EXC) subsidiary ComEd reaches more than 1 gigawatt of distributed energy resources capacity. This should help provide more reliable services and meet the expanding customer demand.
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utilities
5 Stocks to Buy as S&P 500's Bull Run Continues
by Sweta Killa
The S&P 500 notches the 30th record close of the year. The solid trend is likely to continue as the tech-fueled rally has made Wall Street analysts even more bullish.
WMTNegative Net Change APHPositive Net Change MUPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
computers retail semiconductor utilities
Primo Water (PRMW) to Merge With BlueTriton via Stock Deal
by Zacks Equity Research
Primo Water (PRMW) plans to merge with a unit of BlueTriton Brands in an all-stock deal, which is likely to generate a synergy of $200 million.
AWKNegative Net Change CWTNegative Net Change PRMWPositive Net Change WTRGNegative Net Change
utilities
Reasons to Add MDU Resources (MDU) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
MDU Resources (MDU) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.
ATONegative Net Change UGINegative Net Change MDUNegative Net Change NJRNegative Net Change
utilities