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Pick These 5 Bargain Stocks With Impressive EV-to-EBITDA Ratios
by Anindya Barman
CVE, CION, SBH, PCG and FAF stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlooks.
PCGNegative Net Change FAFNegative Net Change SBHPositive Net Change CVEPositive Net Change CIONNegative Net Change
finance oil-energy retail utilities
NRG Energy and Sunrun Partner to Expand Distributed Energy in Texas
by Zacks Equity Research
NRG teams up with Sunrun to link Texas home batteries to the grid to form a large virtual power plant (VPP).
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utilities
Duke Energy vs. Exelon: Which Power Utility Stock Offers More Upside?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
DUK and EXC highlight how regulated utilities are leveraging clean energy investment, infrastructure upgrades and stable earnings to attract income-focused investors.
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3 Renewable Energy Stocks Poised for Explosive Growth in 2026
by Tanvi Sarawagi
CSIQ, FCEL and NEE stand out as renewables surge toward leading global power generation by 2026.
NEENegative Net Change CSIQPositive Net Change FCELNegative Net Change
oil-energy utilities
LUMN Surges 26% in the Past Year: Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2026?
by Zacks Equity Research
LUMN's shares are up nearly 25.9% in a year as its AI-driven PCF deals, NaaS growth and balance sheet repair fuel a high-stakes turnaround.
TNegative Net Change VZNegative Net Change TMUSNegative Net Change LUMNPositive Net Change
utilities
2 Gas Utility Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as 2025 Wraps Up
by Jewel Saha
Rising gas demand and falling interest rates make ATO and SR attractive year-end picks for income-seeking investors
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utilities
4 Stocks That Declared Dividend Hikes Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
by Ritujay Ghosh
CNP, VAC, PCG and ZTS raised dividends as tech volatility and economic uncertainty push income-focused investors toward steadier stocks.
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consumer-discretionary finance utilities
5 Stocks Worth Watching on Their Recent Dividend Hikes
by Santanu Roy
PNR, NVT, CNP, VAC and PCG stand out as dividend payers as market volatility persists, with each company recently announcing higher shareholder payouts.
PCGNegative Net Change CNPNegative Net Change PNRPositive Net Change VACPositive Net Change NVTPositive Net Change
business-services computers consumer-discretionary utilities
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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utilities
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.
EXCNegative Net Change XELNegative Net Change PCGNegative Net Change AEPNegative Net Change
utilities
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.
NEENegative Net Change DUKNegative Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
utilities
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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utilities
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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utilities
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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etfs utilities
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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utilities
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 PEPNegative Net Change ATONegative Net Change SPGIPositive Net Change
consumer-staples finance industrial-products medical utilities
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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utilities
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.
ATONegative Net Change SRNegative Net Change BIPCPositive Net Change
utilities
Can DUK's Massive Clean Energy Investments Drive Long-Term Growth?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
Duke Energy's hefty clean-energy and grid investments position the utility for rising electricity demand and long-term growth.
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utilities
AES Boosts Growth Outlook With Renewables & Data Center Deals
by Zacks Equity Research
AES accelerates growth with expanding renewables, major data-center PPAs and continued progress on its clean-energy transition.
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utilities
5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Bet on as Investors Shy Away From Technology
by Aparajita Dutta
As investors retreat from technology, CASY and other low-leverage stocks should appeal to investors looking for safer options in a rate-cut-driven market shift.
CASYPositive Net Change NRIMNegative Net Change REVGPositive Net Change ENGIYPositive Net Change HGNegative Net Change
auto-tires-trucks finance retail utilities
NEE Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
by Jewel Saha
NEE trades at a premium to peers, backed by strong earnings growth, rising demand and a clean energy push.
NEENegative Net Change SONegative Net Change DUKNegative Net Change
utilities
SO Stock Declines 6% in Past 6 Months: Here's How to Play
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Company faces stock underperformance, yet rising large-load demand, strong regulation and $76B growth pipeline strengthen its long-term outlook.
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energy oil-energy utilities
Spire to Benefit From Its Investment in Infrastructure & Acquisition
by Zacks Equity Research
Spire ensures reliability and growth with major infrastructure upgrades, and acquisitions of complementary assets.
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utilities
How ITRI's AMI Essentials is Driving Tucson's Water Conservation
by Zacks Equity Research
Itron's AMI Essentials helps Tucson Water modernize its system with real-time data, leak detection and enhanced operational visibility.
ITRIPositive Net Change TEAMNegative Net Change MDBPositive Net Change PLTRPositive Net Change
cloud-computing energy tech-stocks utilities