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utilities: Archive
4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Rate Cut Uncertainty Continues
by Ritujay Ghosh
CL, KO, ATO, and FTS stand out as low-beta, high-dividend plays amid Fed rate cut delays and rising market volatility.
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consumer-staples utilities
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 11th
by Zacks Equity Research
GLBE, FVCB, ISNPY, TELNY and LINC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 11, 2025.
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consumer-discretionary finance retail utilities
5 Sector ETFs Set to Power Q2 Earnings Growth
by Sweta Killa
XLY, ITA, VGT, XLF and XLU are positioned to benefit as Q2 earnings growth takes off across key S&P 500 sectors.
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aerospace consumer-discretionary etfs finance tech-stocks utilities
Stock Market News for Jul 10, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday, driven by tech and utility stocks.
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semiconductor utilities
AES Accelerates Growth With Renewable Expansion and LNG Presence
by Zacks Equity Research
AES boosts clean energy goals with solar, wind, storage and LNG growth despite pressure from falling wholesale electricity prices.
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utilities
Implied Volatility Surging for American Electric Power Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to AEP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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utilities
Consolidated Water Benefits From New Technology and Growing Business
by Zacks Equity Research
CWCO continues to gain from the utilization of the most advanced technology to serve customers more efficiently.
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utilities
Can VST Gain From Surging Electricity Demand in Its Service Areas?
by Jewel Saha
Vistra benefits from rising electricity demand driven by data centers, LNG growth and Permian Basin electrification.
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utilities
TELNY Acquires GlobalConnect's Norwegian Consumer Unit for NOK 6B
by Zacks Equity Research
Telenor's NOK 6B deal to buy GlobalConnect's fibre business boosts its market share to 29% and fuels long-term digital growth in Norway.
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business-services communications emerging-markets finance tech-stocks utilities
Stock Market News for Jul 9, 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street closed mixed on Tuesday, continuing to sway on tariff concerns.
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consumer-discretionary utilities
Why Atmos Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
ATO stands out as a strong pick with soaring EPS estimates, strong debt management and $24 billion in planned investments.
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utilities
Spire Benefits From Infrastructure Upgrades & Expanding Customer Base
by Zacks Equity Research
SR gains from infrastructure upgrades, rising capex and customer growth, but faces risks due to financial reliance on subsidiaries.
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utilities
Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 9th
by Zacks Equity Research
NXRT, UGI and NXST made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 9, 2025.
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consumer-discretionary dividend-stocks finance utilities
CMS Energy to Gain From Key Investments & Renewable Expansion
by Zacks Equity Research
CMS is set to benefit from its strategic investment plan of $20 billion through 2029 while retiring coal units, and expanding solar and wind capacity.
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utilities
What Role Do Cost Reductions Play in PPL's Growth Strategy?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
PPL aims at cost reduction strategies by achieving significant operation and maintenance savings.
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utilities
Here's Why You Should Add NWN Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Northwest Natural makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, liquidity and capability to increase shareholders' value.
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utilities
PPL Stock Underperforms Its Industry YTD: What Should Investors Do?
by Tanvi Sarawagi
PPL stock is expected to benefit from increasing demand from data centers and capital investment in its infrastructure.
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utilities
Can Inorganic and Organic Assets Power NextEra's Long-Term Growth?
by Jewel Saha
NEE's strategic acquisitions and robust renewables pipeline power its earnings growth and shareholder value.
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utilities
LUMN Stock Up 334% in 12 Months: Can AI Wins Sustain the Trajectory?
by Zacks Equity Research
Lumen's shares soared 334% in a year as it bets on AI, multi-cloud and NaaS to offset legacy woes and heavy debt.
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artificial-intelligence cloud-computing communications tech-stocks utilities
Do Options Traders Know Something About Exelon Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to EXC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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utilities
Why National Grid Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NGG is a strong investment choice, given its earnings growth estimates, consistent capital spending plan and large-scale renewable energy projects.
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utilities
Essential Utilities Rides on Investments & Expanding Customer Base
by Zacks Equity Research
WTRG targets $7.8B in infrastructure upgrades through 2029, while acquisitions continue to expand its customer base.
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utilities
Implied Volatility Surging for Chesapeake Utilities Stock Options
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to Chesapeake Utilities stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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utilities
SHEN's Glo Fiber Expands Footprint with Next-Gen Fiber Optic Internet
by Zacks Equity Research
Shentel's Glo Fiber expands in Ohio, eyes 550K passings by 2026 with ultra-fast broadband, despite rising costs and competition.
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communications mobile tech-stocks utilities
Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's Georgia Power is set to provide stable base rates to customers through 2028, as the Georgia PSC approved a plan supporting affordable energy across the state.
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utilities