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Inflation Pressure Intensifying? ETFs May Help Stay Prepared
by Yashwardhan Jain
Rising oil prices and fading rate-cut hopes are reviving inflation fears. Here are ETFs that may help investors stay defensive.
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consumer-staples etfs gold inflation utilities
American Electric Drives Growth Through Investments and Renewables
by Zacks Equity Research
AEP plans $72 billion in grid and renewable investments through 2030 to drive rate-base growth, though REP concentration and new EPA rules pose risks.
NINegative Net Change ETRPositive Net Change FEPositive Net Change AEPPositive Net Change
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Essential Utilities Unit Buys Greenville Municipal Water for $18M
by Zacks Equity Research
WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority for $18M, adds 2,900+ customers and plans $10M in system upgrades.
AWKPositive Net Change CWTNegative Net Change MSEXNegative Net Change WTRGPositive Net Change
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ATEX and the New Utility Private LTE Buildout Cycle
by Supriyo Bose
Anterix aims to turn utility-private broadband into a long-term revenue engine after the FCC expanded the 900 MHz band, supporting larger private LTE networks.
CALXNegative Net Change IHSPositive Net Change ATEXPositive Net Change
communications iot mobile tech-stocks telecom utilities
Is ATEX Stock a Buy After the FCC 900 MHz Expansion?
by Supriyo Bose
ATEX gets a boost from FCC's 900 MHz broadband expansion, but clearing progress, cash collections, and license delivery pace may drive the stock in the next year.
CALXNegative Net Change IHSPositive Net Change ATEXPositive Net Change
communications iot mobile tech-stocks telecom utilities
Anterix Spectrum Model Explained for Utility Investors
by Supriyo Bose
Anterix's 900 MHz spectrum strategy targets utilities building private wireless networks, but revenue timing, clearing costs and FCC bandwidth expansion shape the outlook.
CALXNegative Net Change BANDPositive Net Change ATEXPositive Net Change
communications mobile tech-stocks telecom utilities
ITRI's Cellular 500 Modules & UtilityIQ Transform Utility Connectivity
by Zacks Equity Research
Itron expands UtilityIQ suite with Cellular 500G and 500W modules, enabling gas and water meters to connect via public cellular networks.
ITRIPositive Net Change CVLTNegative Net Change SSNCNegative Net Change PEGANegative Net Change
emerging-markets energy tech-stocks utilities
Is It Time to Rebalance Toward the United States? ETFs in Focus
by Yashwardhan Jain
Middle East tensions, oil risks and global exposure concerns push investors to reconsider domestic allocations, drawing attention toward U.S.-focused ETFs.
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Here's Why You Should Add NI Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NiSource is investing billions in grid upgrades and cleaner energy while expanding gas and battery capacity to meet rising power demand and strengthen reliability.
EXCPositive Net Change NINegative Net Change ETRPositive Net Change EDPositive Net Change
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Lumen Surges 36% in 6 Months: Should Investors Still Buy the Stock?
by Vaishali Doshi
LUMN stock has rallied 36% over the past six months, driven by rising demand for AI connectivity, significant PCF deals and ongoing balance sheet deleveraging.
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