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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add Vistra (VST) to Your Portfolio Now

Vistra (VST) 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

4 Stocks That Boast an Attractive Interest Coverage Ratio

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

INTUPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change STRLNegative Net Change LDOSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add Primo Water (PRMW) to Your Portfolio Now

Primo Water's (PRMW) rising earnings estimates and investments for strengthening its infrastructure to efficiently meet demand of its expanding organic customer base make it a good pick in utility space.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add IDACORP (IDA) to Your Portfolio Right Now

IDACORP (IDA) makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Interactive Brokers and Cracker Barrel Old Country have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Interactive Brokers and Cracker Barrel Old Country are part of the Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Southern (SO) Invests in Solid-State Battery Technology

Southern (SO) invests in Johnson Energy Storage, a battery manufacturer, to advance safer, cost-effective solid-state batteries, enhancing the EV range and clean energy solutions.

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Zacks Equity Research

California Water (CWT) Acquires Kings Mountain's Water System

California Water (CWT) continues to expand its operations through the purchase of Kings Mountain Park Mutual Water Company's water system assets.

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Neena Mishra

How Utilities Stocks and ETFs Became the Hot AI Play

Utilities will benefit from surging electricity demand fueled by the AI boom.

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Zacks Equity Research

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Arm Files for Annual Rate Hike

Essential Utilities' (WTRG) unit Aqua files for rate hike, which will allow it to recoup investment made to upgrade its water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

PPL makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, better debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

American Water (AWK) Unit to Invest $8.4M in Three Projects

American Water's (AWK) unit, New Jersey American Water, continues to invest in upgrading its infrastructure and maintaining high-quality services for its customers.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Signet Jewelers, Navios Maritime Partners, Costamare, The ODP and Portland General Electric

Signet Jewelers, Navios Maritime Partners, Costamare, The ODP and Portland General Electric are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add Atmos Energy (ATO) to Your Portfolio Now

Atmos Energy (ATO) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add MGE Energy (MGEE) Stock to Your Portfolio Now

MGE Energy (MGEE) is an attractive stock in the utility space, given its rising growth estimates, strong return on equity and favorable price performance.

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Ritujay Ghosh

5 Safe Stocks to Bet on as Inflation, Rate Hike Concerns Grow

Stocks like Portland General Electric Company (POR), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Pinnacle California Water Service Group (CWT), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) are a safe bet amid concerns over stubborn inflation.

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Zacks Equity Research

NiSource (NI) Rides on Infrastructure Upgrade & Clean Assets

NiSource's (NI) planned investments to strengthen its existing infrastructure will further improve its service reliability and drive performance.

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Anindya Barman

5 Value Stocks With Exciting EV-to-EBITDA Ratios to Own Now

We have screened value stocks SIG, NMM, CMRE, ODP and POR based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which offers a clearer picture of valuation and earnings potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Invest in Evergy (EVRG) Stock Now

Evergy (EVRG) makes a strong case for investment, given its rising earnings estimates, debt management and ability to increase its shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Buy Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) Stock Right Away

Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management, focus on clean power generation and ability to increase its shareholders' value.

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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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