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Zacks Equity Research

Avangrid (AGR) to be Acquired by Iberdrola in an All-Cash Deal

Avangrid (AGR) to be acquired by Iberdrola in an all-cash transaction, expected to close in fourth-quarter 2024. AGR expects to produce clean energy post-acquisition.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why Should You Buy Portland General Electric (POR) Stock Now?

Portland General Electric (POR) makes a strong case for investment, given its rising earnings estimates, strong liquidity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Shaun Pruitt

Defensive Stocks to Consider Amid Jamie Dimon's Concern for a Large Market Correction

Often asked for his economic opinion and outlook, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon alluded to concerns of a broader economic slowdown and the possibility of a large stock market correction while speaking with Bloomberg on Thursday.

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Zacks Equity Research

American Water's (AWK) Unit to Invest $28.3M in Water Storage

American Water's (AWK) unit, Pennsylvania American Water, continues to strengthen its infrastructure through regular investments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add MDU Resources (MDU) to Your Portfolio Now

MDU Resources (MDU) with its rising estimates, regular investment, stable dividend and strong ROE makes a solid investment choice in the utility space.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add DTE Energy (DTE) Stock to Your Portfolio Now

DTE Energy (DTE) makes a strong case for investment in the utility space, given its growth prospects, strong dividend-paying history and systematic long-term capital expenditure plan.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add PNM Resources (PNM) to Your Portfolio

PNM Resources (PNM) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Sumit Singh

Scoop Up These 4 Stocks With Amazing Interest Coverage Ratio

A company capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardship. LDOS, STRL, ATO and CBT are sound enough to meet financial obligations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Ameren (AEE) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Ameren (AEE) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year. General and administrative expenses decrease during the same period.

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Zacks Equity Research

CMS Energy's (CMS) Arm to Invest $24M in Smart Technologies

CMS Energy (CMS) plans to install smart technology devices to reduce power outages and make the grid reliable for its customers in Michigan.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add California Water (CWT) to Your Portfolio Now

California Water (CWT) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholder value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add UGI to Your Portfolio Right Now

UGI makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and strong ROE.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Buy Consolidated Water (CWCO) Ahead of Earnings?

Consolidated Water (CWCO) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for May 14th

AAGIY, ALE and ALNT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 14, 2024.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power

California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Make the Most of the Sector Rotation

Investors are flocking to defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples in search of cheap stocks. Amid such scenario, these ETFs could be solid picks to tap the sector rotation.

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Sweta Killa

5 Utility Stocks at the Forefront of the Recent Rally

The utility sector is now the third-best-performing sector year to date and the top-performing S&P 500 sector of the second quarter after a solid rally in the past month.

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Zacks Equity Research

What's in Store for Consolidated Water (CWCO) in Q1 Earnings?

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) first-quarter 2024 earnings are likely to have continued to benefit from a diversified revenue stream, PERC's contracts and the improvement of tourist activity.

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Ritujay Ghosh

5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month Low

Utility and consumer staples stocks like California Water Service Group (CWT), National Grid plc (NGG), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) are a safe bet during times of uncertainty.

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Nalak Das

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets in May: 5 Safe Stock Picks

We have narrowed our search to five defensive stocks with strong potential for the rest of 2024. These are: ES, ATO, MKC, TSN, RMD.

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Sweta Killa

Here's Why Utility ETFs Are Scaling New Highs

The utility sector, which tends to outperform when the economy is in a downturn, is making the most of the current volatility and uncertainty triggered by the timing of the Fed rate cuts, slowing economy and geopolitical tension.

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Santanu Roy

5 Stocks to Watch on Dividend Hikes to Reward Investors

Investors may keep a tab on stocks like ASC, TGNA, HY, CPK and EXPD, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is a Surprise Coming for Nextracker (NXT) This Earnings Season?

Nextracker (NXT) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High

The utilities ETF VPU hit a new 52-week high recently. Can it soar higher?

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