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VST Stock Trading at a Discounted Value: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
by Jewel Saha
Vistra trades below industry and historical valuations, but power-price volatility, high debt and project risks suggest investors should await a better entry.
VSTNegative Net Change NEEPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
by Ritujay Ghosh
FE, AEE, KO and NYT stand out as low-beta defensive stocks as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, higher oil prices and market volatility raise demand for stability.
AEEPositive Net Change KOPositive Net Change FEPositive Net Change NYTPositive Net Change
consumer-staples utilities
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Liberty Capital Corporation Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to GLIBK stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
GLIBKPositive Net Change
utilities
OGS vs. NWN: Which Gas Utility Offers Better Growth Potential?
by Zacks Equity Research
ONE Gas and Northwest Natural face off on earnings growth, debt, dividends, capital spending and stock performance as gas demand rises.
NWNPositive Net Change OGSPositive Net Change
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Invest in These 3 Sales Growth Stocks for Robust Returns
by Swayta Shah
Flowserve, Micron and Duke Energy combine solid sales growth, strong cash flow, favorable valuations and healthy profitability metrics.
DUKPositive Net Change MUNegative Net Change FLSNegative Net Change
computers industrial-products tech-stocks utilities
Can ES' Portfolio Transformation Create Long-Term Shareholder Value?
by Zacks Equity Research
Eversource's pure-play utility shift, Aquarion sale and $26.5B investment plan aim to strengthen cash flow and support long-term shareholder value.
ESPositive Net Change NEEPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change
utilities
Can Vistra's Long-Term PPAs Act as a Catalyst for Its Growth?
by Jewel Saha
VST's long-term PPAs with Meta and AWS may support growth by improving revenue visibility, cash flow stability and power demand exposure.
VSTNegative Net Change NEEPositive Net Change CEGPositive Net Change
utilities
4 Defensive Stocks to Take Refuge in as Tech Sell-off Continues
by Ritujay Ghosh
COLL, IRWD, AMTB and DUK stand out as defensive stock picks as investors rotate from AI-driven tech amid the ongoing sell-off and seek safer sectors.
IRWDNegative Net Change DUKPositive Net Change COLLNegative Net Change AMTBPositive Net Change
finance medical utilities
Can PPL's Balanced Energy Portfolio Fuel Long-Term Earnings Growth?
by Zacks Equity Research
PPL's balanced portfolio and regulated utilities support decarbonization, stable cash flows and long-term earnings growth as electricity demand rises.
PPLPositive Net Change XELPositive Net Change NEEPositive Net Change
utilities
Implied Volatility Surging for American Water Works Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AWK stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
AWKPositive Net Change
utilities