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utilities: Archive
3 Utilities Mutual Funds to Consider Amid XLU's Solid 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
XLU's 14.2% gain in 2025 reflects easing rates, rising power demand and grid upgrades, setting the stage for three utility mutual funds to watch.
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Xcel Energy Uses Oracle Platform for Personalized Customer Service
by Zacks Equity Research
XEL adopts AI-enabled Opower to deliver personalized energy tools, boosting customer control, efficiency and long-term growth potential.
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Can Lower Interest Rates Amplify VST Stock's Growth Strategy?
by Jewel Saha
VST's growth strategy gains traction as falling interest rates lower costs and boost demand for clean power.
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PPL Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
by Jewel Saha
PPL trades at a premium P/E amid rising data center demand, dividend growth plans and a $20 billion investment outlook.
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Implied Volatility Surging for Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AQN stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Top-Ranked Utility ETFs Poised to Benefit From Recent Fed Rate Cut
by Aparajita Dutta
A third Fed rate cut this year is boosting utilities, making diversified Utility ETFs like XLU an attractive way to tap lower borrowing costs and steady dividends.
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Here's Why You Should Add OGE Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
OGE Energy is ramping up infrastructure and renewable investments while maintaining solid returns and dividends, positioning the utility for steady long-term growth.
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Build a Stronger 2026 Portfolio With These 5 Dividend Aristocrats
by Vaishali Doshi
ATO, MDT, PEP, CAT and SPGI stand out as dividend aristocrats for 2026, offering decades of hikes, solid yields and defensive income.
CATPositive Net Change MDTPositive Net Change PEPPositive Net Change ATONegative Net Change SPGIPositive Net Change
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Zacks Industry Outlook Atmos, Brookfield and Spire
by Zacks Equity Research
Atmos, Brookfield and Spire have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry
by Jewel Saha
Rising competition from other clean energy sources and aging infrastructure can adversely impact the stock operating in the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. However, a decline in interest rates can boost the prospect of ATO, BIPC and SR.
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