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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.
Portland General Electric (POR) makes a strong case for investment, given its rising earnings estimates, strong liquidity and ability to increase shareholders' value.
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.
MDU Resources (MDU) with its rising estimates, regular investment, stable dividend and strong ROE makes a solid investment choice in the utility space.
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.
PNM Resources (PNM) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.
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.
Consolidated Water's (CWCO) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year. General and administrative expenses decrease during the same period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Avangrid (AGR) to be Acquired by Iberdrola in an All-Cash Deal
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Why Should You Buy Portland General Electric (POR) Stock Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Defensive Stocks to Consider Amid Jamie Dimon's Concern for a Large Market Correction
by Shaun Pruitt
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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American Water's (AWK) Unit to Invest $28.3M in Water Storage
by Zacks Equity Research
American Water's (AWK) unit, Pennsylvania American Water, continues to strengthen its infrastructure through regular investments.
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Reasons to Add MDU Resources (MDU) to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Reasons to Add DTE Energy (DTE) Stock to Your Portfolio Now
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Here's Why You Should Add PNM Resources (PNM) to Your Portfolio
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Scoop Up These 4 Stocks With Amazing Interest Coverage Ratio
by Sumit Singh
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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Do Options Traders Know Something About Ameren (AEE) Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Ameren (AEE) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
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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CMS Energy's (CMS) Arm to Invest $24M in Smart Technologies
by Zacks Equity Research
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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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, debt management and ability to increase shareholder value.
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Here's Why You Should Add UGI to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
UGI makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and strong ROE.
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Should You Buy Consolidated Water (CWCO) Ahead of Earnings?
by Zacks Equity Research
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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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 14th
by Zacks Equity Research
AAGIY, ALE and ALNT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 14, 2024.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power
by Zacks Equity Research
California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power are included in this Analyst Blog.
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ETFs to Make the Most of the Sector Rotation
by Sweta Killa
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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5 Utility Stocks at the Forefront of the Recent Rally
by Sweta Killa
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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What's in Store for Consolidated Water (CWCO) in Q1 Earnings?
by Zacks Equity Research
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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5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month Low
by Ritujay Ghosh
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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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets in May: 5 Safe Stock Picks
by Nalak Das
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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Here's Why Utility ETFs Are Scaling New Highs
by Sweta Killa
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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5 Stocks to Watch on Dividend Hikes to Reward Investors
by Santanu Roy
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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Is a Surprise Coming for Nextracker (NXT) This Earnings Season?
by Zacks Equity Research
Nextracker (NXT) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
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Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
The utilities ETF VPU hit a new 52-week high recently. Can it soar higher?
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