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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.
DUKNegative Net Change MUPositive 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.
ESNegative Net Change NEENegative 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.
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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 DUKNegative Net Change COLLPositive Net Change AMTBNegative 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.
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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.
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ED vs. D: Which Utility Stock Is the Better Long-Term Investment?
by Zacks Equity Research
Consolidated Edison and Dominion Energy both benefit from rising power demand, grid upgrades and renewable investments, but their yields, ROE and capital plans tell different stories.
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NextEra Energy Lags Industry in the Past Month: Is It Still a Buy?
by Jewel Saha
NEE's recent stock softness may offer a long-term entry point as clean energy demand, rising estimates, strong ROE and dividends support growth.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for July 6th
by Zacks Equity Research
PLAY, BEP and ADEA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 6, 2026.
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business-services restaurants utilities
Is FirstEnergy Set to Benefit From Surging Data Center Demand?
by Zacks Equity Research
FE's rising data center pipeline and Energize365 grid investments fuel long-term demand growth, earnings visibility and shareholder returns.
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