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utilities: Archive
Bull of the Day: Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
by Ethan Feller
Constellation Energy Corporation is a compelling standout in the Utilities sector because of its exposure to nuclear energy
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alt-energy utilities
Southern's (SO) Chairman Thomas Fanning Retires After 43 Years
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern's (SO) chairman Thomas Fanning retires after a 43-year tenure. CEO Christopher Womack steps into the position, shaping a new era in energy leadership.
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energy utilities
Reasons to Add Atmos Energy (ATO) to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Atmos Energy (ATO) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.
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utilities
FirstEnergy's (FE) Units Win Transmission Projects Worth $800M
by Zacks Equity Research
FirstEnergy's (FE) subsidiaries clinch three transmission projects, which will further increase service reliability and help meet the rising demand for electricity.
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utilities
American Water's (AWK) Indiana Arm Invests $97M in Upgrades
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water's (AWK) subsidiary, Indiana American Water, continues to upgrade water mains in its service territories to provide reliable services to its customers.
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utilities
AES' Board Rewards Shareholders With 4% Dividend Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
AES continues to reward shareholders through dividend hikes. It has been paying dividends for 11 consecutive years.
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utilities
Reasons to Add New Jersey Resources (NJR) to Your Portfolio
by Zacks Equity Research
New Jersey Resources (NJR) makes a strong case for investment, given its capability to increase shareholders' value, growth projections and strong ROE.
PPLNegative Net Change SREPositive Net Change SWXPositive Net Change NJRPositive Net Change
utilities
4 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks to Win in the Current Market
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, BKH, BBSI and CSR hold promise.
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business-services consumer-discretionary finance reit utilities
American Water (AWK) Arm Buys Donahue City's Assets for $1.75M
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK), along with its subsidiaries, continues to expand through systematic acquisitions. Regular investments are making its infrastructure more resilient.
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utilities
Dominion's (D) Largest Battery Storage System Starts Operation
by Zacks Equity Research
Dominion's (D) new battery storage system becomes operational. The company continues to add more clean energy to the grid while enhancing its service reliability.
DUKPositive Net Change PNWPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change LNTPositive Net Change
utilities
Xcel Energy (XEL) & Ford to Install 30,000 EV Charging Ports
by Zacks Equity Research
Xcel Energy (XEL) collaborates with Ford Pro to support the installation of 30,000 EV charging ports in its service territories across the United States by 2030.
EXCNegative Net Change XELPositive Net Change FPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
utilities
American Water's (AWK) Pennsylvania Arm to Invest in Upgrade
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK) continues to make investment upgrades and infrastructure maintenance. These initiatives increase operational reliability and enable the company to provide uninterrupted services.
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utilities
PNM Resources (PNM) Raises Annual Dividend Rate by 5.4%
by Zacks Equity Research
PNM Resources (PNM) continues to perform steadily and is generating stable cash flows, enabling it to increase dividend rates and reward its shareholders.
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utilities
5 Utility Stocks to Invest in for a Stable Portfolio in 2024
by Nalak Das
We have narrowed our search to five low-beta utility stocks that are regular dividend payers. These are: AWK, VST, OGE, SRE, CNP.
SREPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change AWKPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
utilities
Southwest Gas (SWX) to Separate Centuri Through IPO in 2024
by Tanvi Sarawagi
Southwest Gas (SWX) continues with its plan to separate Centuri through an initial public offering next year. This separation will help the company in maximizing value for investors.
NRGNegative Net Change SREPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change SWXPositive Net Change
utilities
American Water's (AWK) Illinois Unit Invests $297M in 2023
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK), along with its subsidiaries, is making systematic investments to upgrade its water and wastewater infrastructure to provide reliable services to its large customer base.
AWKPositive Net Change CWTPositive Net Change GWRSNegative Net Change WTRGNegative Net Change
utilities
AES to Divest Majority Interest in Vietnam Coal Plant
by Zacks Equity Research
AES' (AES) sale of coal-fired plant in Vietnam will enable it to expand its footprint in the renewables market, while meeting the growing electricity demand.
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utilities
Reasons to Add NiSource (NI) to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NiSource (NI) makes a strong case for investment, given its positive growth estimates, strong financial position and long-term investment plan.
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utilities
Reasons to Add Consolidated Edison (ED) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Consolidated Edison (ED) makes a strong case for investment, given its positive growth estimates, strong financial position and systematic investments.
PPLNegative Net Change NIPositive Net Change EDPositive Net Change OGEPositive Net Change
utilities
5 Stocks in Focus on Their Recent Dividend Hike
by Nalak Das
Five stocks to watch with recent dividend hikes are: DDS, CDW, TAC, TTE, CHDN.
DDSNegative Net Change TACNegative Net Change CHDNPositive Net Change CDWNegative Net Change TTEPositive Net Change
consumer-discretionary oil-energy retail tech-stocks utilities
Pinnacle West (PNW) Rides on Investments, Clean Power Generation
by Zacks Equity Research
Pinnacle West (PNW) is expected to further benefit from its long-term investment plan, clean power generation and expanding customer base.
NIPositive Net Change ETRNegative Net Change EDPositive Net Change PNWPositive Net Change
utilities
Global Water Resources (GWRS) Board Allows 1% Dividend Hike
by Zacks Equity Research
Global Water Resources (GWRS) continues to increase shareholders' value, as its board of directors approves a 1% quarterly dividend hike.
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utilities
American Water (AWK) Arm to Buy Salem City Water & Sewer Assets
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water (AWK) continues to expand its operations through acquisitions and is making systematic investments to improve the water and sewer infrastructure in its service territories.
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utilities
BCE Subsidiary Bell Canada Acquires 3800 MHz Spectrum Licenses
by Zacks Equity Research
BCE's subsidiary Bell has acquired 939 spectrum licenses, which will provide it with 100 MHz of 3500 MHz and 3800 MHz cross-band spectrum.
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utilities
ONE Gas (OGS) Unveils 2024 and Long-Term Investment Plan
by Zacks Equity Research
ONE Gas (OGS) announces its long-term capital investment plan. Systematic investments will further strengthen its infrastructure and allow it to meet customer demand efficiently.
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utilities