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Zacks Equity Research

Here's How to Play Xcel Energy (XEL) Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Xcel Energy's (XEL) first-quarter 2024 earnings are expected to bear the brunt of higher expenses despite an expected increase in customer volume.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Take the Edge off Market Volatility

With markets remaining topsy-turvy, it's prudent for astute investors to pick dividend aristocrats like Atmos Energy (ATO), Ecolab (ECL) and SherwinWilliams (SHW) for steady income.

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Anindya Barman

5 Value Stocks With Exciting EV-to-EBITDA Ratios to Snap Up

We have screened value stocks KBH, AVD, NMM, SIG and POR based on the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, which offers a clearer picture of valuation and earnings potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

Entergy (ETR) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Entergy's (ETR) Q1 earnings are likely to have gained from strong sales expectations and customer growth amid higher interest expenses.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add American Water Works (AWK) to Your Portfolio Now

American Water Works (AWK), with its rising earnings estimates, regular dividend payments and expansion through organic and inorganic means, makes for a good investment pick at the moment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Avangrid (AGR) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

Avangrid's (AGR) first-quarter earnings is expected to get impacted by higher depreciation and interest cost, while new rates and a newly-installed renewable capacity will offset some negatives.

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Andrew Rocco

Underappreciated Industry Benefits from AI Buildout

Picking winners in a hot industry like AI can be challenging as the competition is fierce. Nevertheless, the one constant is that the proliferation of AI will require a plethora of new energy production.

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Zacks Equity Research

NextEra Energy (NEE) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

NextEra Energy (NEE) is likely to come out with an earnings surprise this season courtesy of strong performance of its segments and demand from expanding customer base.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) to Your Portfolio Now

Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, focus on clean power generation and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add Eversource Energy (ES) to Your Portfolio

Eversource Energy (ES), with strong investment in transmission and distribution networks, rising earnings estimates and stable ROE, is an attractive stock to pick in the utility space.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add DTE Energy (DTE) Stock to Your Portfolio Now

DTE Energy (DTE) makes a strong case for investment in the utility space, given its growth prospects, strong dividends and systematic long-term capital expenditure plan.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add ONE Gas (OGS) to Your Portfolio Now

ONE Gas (OGS) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and strong ROE.

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Kevin Cook

Bear of the Day: Manitowoc (MTW)

An earnings hiccup has this global provider of crane machinery down in the trenches

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now

The York Water (YORW) makes a strong pick in the water utility space due to rising estimates, stable ROE and consistent dividend payment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add Unitil (UTL) to Your Portfolio Now

Unitil (UTL) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

5 Stocks to Buy as Curtains Just About Drop on Tax Season

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Core & Main (CNM), EMCOR (EME), Lifeway Foods (LWAY) and CompoSecure (CMPO) are poised to gain from the solid economic scenario as well as a positive seasonal trend.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works, American States Water, Global Water Resources Consolidated Water

American Water Works, American States Water, Global Water Resources Consolidated Water have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Ritujay Ghosh

5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Takes a Hit

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS), American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) and Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) are a safe bet amid rising inflation is denting consumer sentiment

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy Amid Rate Cut Uncertainty

Utility stocks like American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Portland General Electric Company (POR), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) and Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) are a safe bet amid uncertainty over rate cuts.

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Zacks Equity Research

CMS Energy (CMS) Arm Divests Appliance Service Plan Business

CMS Energy's (CMS) recent divestment of its Appliance Service Plan business will enable the company to boost its electric and natural gas grid, thereby offering reliable energy to its customers.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add TransAlta (TAC) to Your Portfolio Now

TransAlta (TAC) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong return on equity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Nalak Das

5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Severe Volatility Grips Wall Street

We have narrowed our search to five stocks from defensive sectors to safeguard one's portfolio. These are: AWK, ATO, CELH, HCA, TAP.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add Global Water Resources (GWRS) to Your Portfolio

Global Water Resources (GWRS), with its rising earnings estimates, stable ROE and regular dividend payment, is a nice stock to accumulate in the water utility space.

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Jewel Saha

4 Stocks to Buy From the Booming Water Supply Industry

Water Utility companies like AWK, AWR, GWRS and CWCO are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments should enable them to serve customers efficiently.

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Zacks Equity Research

CMS Energy (CMS) Arm to Power Walmart Stores With Clean Energy

CMS Energy's (CMS) recent partnership with Walmart is indicative of its commitment to providing its customers with reliable and cost-effective clean energy solutions.

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