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Southern's (SO) Newest Reactor Begins Commercial Operations

Southern's (SO) Vogtle Unit-4 can generate enough electricity to power 500,000 homes and businesses and provide reliable and emissions-free energy for at least 60-80 years.

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Zacks Equity Research

Evergy (EVRG) to Post Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

Evergy's (EVRG) first-quarter results are expected to benefit from energy efficiency programs and cost-saving initiatives. However, higher depreciation expenses might impact negatively.

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Zacks Equity Research

Southern (SO) Q1 Earnings Beat on Lower Operating Expense

The Southern Company (SO) has guided earnings per share of $3.95-$4.05 for this year.

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Zacks Equity Research

ONE Gas (OGS) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y

ONE Gas (OGS) first-quarter earnings come in lower than expected due to warmer-than-normal weather impacting demand. The company expands customer base in the reported quarter.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for May 7th

ALE, ASGN and BRSP have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 7, 2024.

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Zacks Equity Research

NiSource (NI) to Post Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

NiSource's (NI) first-quarter results are expected to benefit from new natural gas rates, flat operation and maintenance expenses, and Sugar Creek's additional generating capacity.

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Zacks Equity Research

Vistra Energy (VST) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

Vistra Energy's (VST) first-quarter results are expected to benefit from completed Harbor acquisition and ongoing share repurchases. However, higher interest expenses might impact negatively.

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Sweta Killa

Should You Sell in May and Go Away? 5 ETF Strategies to Follow

Investors might consider several investment strategies to navigate the May-October period more effectively that could lead to a winning portfolio.

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Zacks Equity Research

IDACORP (IDA) Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Estimates, Revenues Top

IDACORP's (IDA) first-quarter earnings are lower than expected. The company continues to add customers and plans to add more clean power in its generation portfolio.

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Zacks Equity Research

MDU Resources (MDU) Q1 Earnings Increase Y/Y, Sales Decline

MDU Resources' (MDU) first-quarter earnings increase year over year. The company continues to expand its customer base and serve them efficiently.

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Zacks Equity Research

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reports lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company continues to invest in upgrading its infrastructure to serve its customers efficiently.

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Zacks Equity Research

Alliant Energy (LNT) Q1 Earnings Disappoint, Sales Fall Y/Y

Alliant Energy's (LNT) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues decrease year over year. The company's retail electric and gas customers grow during the same period.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ameren (AEE) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y

Ameren's (AEE) first-quarter earnings and revenues lag estimates. The company's 2024 EPS outlook remains unchanged.

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Zacks Equity Research

Consolidated Edison (ED) Q1 Earnings Top, Revenues Down Y/Y

Consolidated Edison's (ED) first-quarter earnings beat estimates and rise year over year by 17.5%. The company's 2024 EPS outlook remains unchanged.

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Zacks Equity Research

Atmos Energy (ATO) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

Atmos Energy's (ATO) fiscal second-quarter earnings are expected to have gained from investments and customer growth. However, higher operation & maintenance expenses might offset some positives.

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Zacks Equity Research

What's in the Cards for Sempra (SRE) This Earnings Season?

Sempra Energy's (SRE) first-quarter results are likely to reflect the benefits of favorable returns from investments and cost-saving initiatives amid the adverse impacts of increased transportation tariff.

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Safe Bets Amid Growing Concerns Over Delay in Rate Cuts

Investing in defensive stocks like ResMed Inc. (RMD), Encompass Health Corporation (EHC), New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) and Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) would be a wise idea during these times of uncertainty.

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Zacks Equity Research

AES' Q1 Earnings Outpace Estimate, Revenues Decline Y/Y

AES' first-quarter 2024 revenues of $3.09 billion decline 4.8% year over year. The top line also lags the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.9%.

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Zacks Equity Research

NRG Energy (NRG) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

NRG Energy's (NRG) first-quarter results are expected to continue to benefit from Vivint Smart Home integration, share repurchases and debt reduction initiatives.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Eversource Energy, Ameren, AES and NiSource

Eversource Energy, Ameren, AES and NiSource are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for May 3, 2024

U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday.

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Jewel Saha

Dominion Energy (D) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

Dominion Energy's (D) first-quarter earnings are better than estimates. The company reiterates its long-term annual earnings growth guidance in the range of 5-7%.

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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Companies with a history of consistent dividend payouts are prime considerations for income-focused investors, reflecting their commitment to shareholders. And recently, these three companies announced boosts to their quarterly payouts.

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Derek Lewis

Earnings Season: 3 Companies Boosting Guidance

Earnings season continues to chug along, with results from many companies already delivered. And concerning positivity, all three of these companies' report fit the criteria, lifting outlooks following the results.

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