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Here Is Why You Should Add Entergy to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
ETR gains from a $43B investment plan, strong earnings growth outlook and consistent surprises, positioning the utility for steady long-term expansion.
NIPositive Net Change ETRPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change IDAPositive Net Change
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PPL's Unit Rhode Island Energy Cuts Summer Power Supply Rates by 16%
by Zacks Equity Research
PPL cuts Rhode Island Energy summer power rates by nearly 16%, easing bills after a harsh winter drove higher electricity usage and costs.
PPLPositive Net Change XELPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change DTEPositive Net Change
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Spire Closes Piedmont Natural Gas Acquisition, Expands in Tennessee
by Zacks Equity Research
SR expands in Tennessee with the gas business buyout from Duke Energy, boosting its regulated footprint, customer base and long-term growth outlook.
NRGPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
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Consumer Sentiment Weakens: ETFs That Are Worth a Look
by Yashwardhan Jain
Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions are squeezing household finances and weakening consumer sentiment, steering investors toward defensive ETFs.
XLPPositive Net Change XLVNegative Net Change IYHNegative Net Change XLUPositive Net Change QUALPositive Net Change SPHQNegative Net Change IYKPositive Net Change IDUPositive Net Change
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Southern Company Expands Battery Storage to Boost Grid Strength
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's Georgia Power begins a major battery storage project in Wadley, enhancing grid reliability and supporting renewable energy growth across the state.
SOPositive Net Change CMSPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change RWEOYPositive Net Change
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Duke Energy Stock Rises 11.7% in 3 Months: Should You Buy Now?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
DUK gains 11.7% in 3 months as nuclear strength and aggressive renewable expansion plans boost its clean energy outlook and long-term growth prospects.
NEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change
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Lumen Trades at a Discounted Valuation: Time to Buy the Stock?
by Vaishali Doshi
LUMN trades at a steep discount, but AI-driven deals, cost cuts and debt reduction efforts are positioning it as a potential turnaround story.
TPositive Net Change VZPositive Net Change CCOIPositive Net Change LUMNNegative Net Change
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Consumer Confidence Climbs But Economic Woes Remain: 4 Utility Picks
by Ritujay Ghosh
Consumer confidence rises, but economic strain persists--ATO, AWR, FTS, NI stand out as defensive picks with solid earnings outlooks.
NIPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change FTSPositive Net Change
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New Strong Sell Stocks for April 1st
by Zacks Equity Research
AVA, CWCO and DTEGY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 1st, 2026.
DTEGYNegative Net Change AVAPositive Net Change CWCOPositive Net Change
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VST Stock: Valuation and Other Factors That Could Move Shares
by Jewel Saha
Vistra trades below peers despite stronger earnings visibility, with hedging and contracts shaping valuation as investors weigh 2026 guidance and long-term growth.
NEEPositive Net Change SOPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change VSTNegative Net Change
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