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Here's Why You Should Add PCG Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
PCG benefits from infrastructure upgrades, which increase the reliability of services. Ongoing clean energy investments and favorable decisions from the CPUC are expected to drive operations.
AEEPositive Net Change SREPositive Net Change PCGPositive Net Change SRPositive Net Change
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CMS Energy Poised to Gain From Renewable Expansion & Investments
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS to invest $20B in grid upgrades and clean power, with plans to add major solar, wind, and battery capacity despite regulatory and debt pressures.
AEEPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change CMSPositive Net Change NGGPositive Net Change
utilities
Here's Why AWR Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
American States Water benefits from new regulated rates, while rising demand from an expanding customer base will support stable earnings growth.
AEEPositive Net Change NEEPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change
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Vistra Stock Slips Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?
by Jewel Saha
VST trades below its 50-day SMA after a sharp pullback, even as Vistra;s clean energy strategy and capital returns support long-term prospects.
CEGPositive Net Change DUKPositive Net Change VSTPositive Net Change
utilities
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Invesco, Johnson & Johnson, NiSource, Bunge Global and Morgan Stanley
by Zacks Equity Research
Invesco leads Zack' list of five high-yield S&P 500 stocks, highlighting dividend strength and steady income potential for 2026.
MSPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change IVZPositive Net Change BGPositive Net Change
agriculture finance pharmaceuticals utilities
3 Green Energy Stocks to Watch for a Cleaner, More Sustainable 2026
by Pulkit Chamria
NextEra Energy stands out as renewable investment surges, with strong policy support and rising clean power demand shaping green energy growth into 2026.
NEEPositive Net Change CSIQNegative Net Change DPositive Net Change
utilities
TEF Ties Up With IQM & CESGA to Deploy Spain's First Quantum Computers
by Zacks Equity Research
Telefonica backs Europe's quantum push as CESGA deploys two IQM systems by 2026, while the telco rolls out its Transform & Grow strategy to drive growth and savings.
ERICPositive Net Change CLFDPositive Net Change UIPositive Net Change
communications computers tech-stocks utilities
Here's Why You Should Add Ameren to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
AEE's clean energy push, rising 2025 earnings estimates, massive infrastructure spending and a growing dividend make the utility stock stand out now.
AEEPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change DPositive Net Change AESPositive Net Change
utilities
Top 5 High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for Reliable Returns in 2026
by Rajani Lohia
High-yield S&P 500 stocks IVZ, JNJ, NI, BG and MS offer steady income, compounding returns and portfolio stability as moderate growth and easing inflation shape 2026.
MSPositive Net Change NIPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change IVZPositive Net Change BGPositive Net Change
consumer-staples finance medical utilities
Stormy 2026? 3 Defensive Stocks to Weather a Recession
by Vrishali Bagree
TPB, JNJ and NEE highlight how defensive stocks can offer stability and steady growth potential amid rising uncertainty for 2026.
NEEPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change TPBPositive Net Change
consumer-staples medical utilities