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utilities: Archive
4 Reasons to Add Unitil (UTL) to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Unitil (UTL), with its regular dividend payment and rising earnings estimates, makes a strong case for investment in the utility space.
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utilities
Pick These 4 Stocks With Solid Interest Coverage Ratio
by Sumit Singh
A company capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardship. EG, MOD, STRL and ATO are in a strong enough position to meet financial obligations.
ATOPositive Net Change STRLNegative Net Change MODNegative Net Change EGPositive Net Change
auto-tires-trucks construction utilities
Reasons to Add Vistra (VST) to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Vistra (VST) is making investments to strengthen its existing operations, increase shareholder value through buybacks and dividends, and continue to serve its customers efficiently.
NEENegative Net Change LNTPositive Net Change ALENo Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
utilities
Reasons to Add NextEra Energy (NEE) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NextEra Energy (NEE) makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.
NEENegative Net Change EDPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change
utilities
Top Analyst Reports for Alphabet, Comcast & NextEra Energy
by Mark Vickery
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) and NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE).
SNYNegative Net Change NEENegative Net Change CMCSAPositive Net Change EPositive Net Change VRTXNegative Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change
computers consumer-discretionary utilities
2 Great Value Stocks to Buy for 2024
by Benjamin Rains
Investors might want to consider buying stocks outside of technology heading into 2024. Some might also want to focus on stocks that are trading at solid valuations at a time when much of the market is rather overheated.
TAPPositive Net Change STZPositive Net Change BUDPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
consumer-discretionary consumer-staples utilities
Reasons to Add Alliant Energy (LNT) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Alliant Energy (LNT) continues to serve its customers efficiently and is making significant investments to strengthen its existing operations further.
NEENegative Net Change LNTPositive Net Change ALENo Net Change OGSPositive Net Change
utilities
Company News for Dec 21, 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: UPS, FSLR, AEP, GOOGL
FSLRNegative Net Change AEPNegative Net Change UPSPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change
tech-stocks transportation utilities
WEC Energy (WEC) Rewards Shareholders With 7% Dividend Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
WEC Energy (WEC) continues to increase shareholders' value, as its board of directors approves a 7% quarterly dividend hike.
WECPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change
utilities
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Consolidated Edison, A.O. Smith and Emerson Electric
by Zacks Equity Research
Consolidated Edison, A.O. Smith and Emerson Electric have been highlighted in this Earnings Trends article.
EMRNegative Net Change EDPositive Net Change AOSNegative Net Change
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5 Amazing Dividend Stocks to Buy for Secure Income in 2024
by Rajani Lohia
Investors leveraging dividend-paying stocks to build a portfolio that emphasizes quality and sustainability can effectively weather market risks. Stocks like MMM, OMC, AMCR, NI and NRG are must-haves for your portfolio.
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business-services industrial-products utilities
Chesapeake Utilities' (CPK) Unit Buys Propane Operating Assets
by Zacks Equity Research
Chesapeake Utilities' (CPK) subsidiary acquires the propane operating assets of J.T. Lee and Son's in Cape Fear. This initiative helps expand the company???s propane business in North Carolina.
SREPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change CPKPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change
utilities
Southern's (SO) Unit Secures Approval to Cover Cost Overruns
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern's (SO) subsidiary, Georgia Power, secures regulatory approval to pass $7.56 billion Vogtle nuclear project overruns to customers. Delays and cost hikes raise concerns.
SOPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change OTTRNegative Net Change CWCONegative Net Change
energy utilities
Edison International (EIX) Announces Dividend Hike of 5.8%
by Zacks Equity Research
Edison (EIX) continues to reward shareholders through dividend hikes. It has been increasing dividends for 20 consecutive years.
ETRNegative Net Change EIXPositive Net Change AEPNegative Net Change ATOPositive Net Change
utilities
VST or IDA: Which is a Better Utility Electric Power Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Both Vistra (VST) and IDACORP (IDA) work efficiently and continue to provide reliable service to their customers.
IDAPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
utilities
Reasons to Add ALLETE (ALE) to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
ALLETE Inc.'s (ALE) rising earnings estimates, regular dividend payments and a solid investment plan, makes it a strong choice for investment in the utility space.
NIPositive Net Change SREPositive Net Change ALENo Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change
utilities
Company News for Dec 19, 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: AAPL, PLD, X, AES
AAPLNegative Net Change PLDPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change
reit tech-stocks utilities
Reasons to Add Consolidated Water (CWCO) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Consolidated Water (CWCO) makes for a strong investment pick at the moment, given its earnings growth prospects, better return on equity and its capability to increase shareholders' value.
AWKPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change CWCONegative Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change
utilities
Stock Market News for Dec 18, 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street ended mixed on Friday to close out the week.
EXCNegative Net Change AEPNegative Net Change
utilities
Company News for Dec 18, 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
Companies in The News Are: AEE, SCHL, INTC, COST
INTCNegative Net Change AEEPositive Net Change COSTNegative Net Change SCHLNegative Net Change
reit retail utilities
3 Rate-Sensitive Stocks to Gain as Fed Sounds Dovish for 2024
by Tirthankar Chakraborty
With the Fed holding rates steady and indicating rate cuts soon, stocks such as American Water Works (AWK), CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and Granite Construction (GVA) are poised to gain.
CNPPositive Net Change AWKPositive Net Change GVANegative Net Change
construction finance utilities
Zacks.com featured highlights include NRG Energy, Thomson Reuters, Suzano, Cboe Global Markets and Arch Capital Group
by Zacks Equity Research
NRG Energy, Thomson Reuters, Suzano, Cboe Global Markets and Arch Capital Group are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.
NRGNegative Net Change TRINegative Net Change CBOEPositive Net Change ACGLPositive Net Change SUZNegative Net Change
business-services finance insurance utilities
Here's Why You Should Add PPL to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
PPL makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.
PPLNegative Net Change EDPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change
utilities
American Water (AWK) Arm Buys Ironton Water & Sewer Assets
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK), along with its subsidiaries, continues to expand operations in the United States through acquisitions and is making systematic investments to upgrade acquired assets.
AWKPositive Net Change CWTPositive Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change WTRGNegative Net Change
utilities
Reasons to Add American States Water (AWR) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
American States Water (AWR) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and capability to increase shareholders' value.
YORWPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change CWCONegative Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change
utilities