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4 Utility Electric Power Stocks to Buy Amid Industry Headwinds
by Jewel Saha
Although grid congestion and supply-chain challenges pose headwinds for the utility industry, NEE, DUK, AEP and AEE are well positioned for long-term growth, supported by their strong customer base and robust capital expenditure programs.
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3 Signs You are a Value Investor (and 3 Stocks to Buy)
by Tracey Ryniec
Value investors aren't like others. And the companies they buy aren't either.
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Can FirstEnergy's Grid Investments Drive Long-Term Earnings Growth?
by Zacks Equity Research
FirstEnergy's $36B grid plan targets 10% annual rate base growth and 6-8% EPS growth through 2030 while strengthening reliability.
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Can Increased Capital Investments Boost VST Stock's Performance?
by Jewel Saha
Vistra's rising capital investments in nuclear, solar, storage and gas assets could support grid reliability and long-term earnings growth.
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Can NextEra's Battery Storage Boost the Clean Energy Transition?
by Jewel Saha
NEE's expanding battery storage portfolio supports grid reliability, renewable integration and long-term growth amid rising electricity demand.
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Here's Why Investors Should Add NI to Their Portfolio Right Now
by Zacks Equity Research
NiSource's regulated operations, $28.6B investment plan, rising demand and dividend growth support its long-term earnings outlook.
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Can PPL's Robust T&D Network Fuel Sustainable Long-term Growth?
by Zacks Equity Research
PPL's $23 billion grid investment plan targets reliability, outage reduction and 10.3% annual rate base growth through 2029.
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Can Alliant Energy's Renewable Projects Deliver Long-Term Value?
by Zacks Equity Research
LNT's $13.4B clean energy plan targets 5-7% annual earnings growth while meeting data-center demand and improving grid reliability.
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Do Options Traders Know Something About IDACORP Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to IDA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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PPL Stock Trading at a Premium to Industry at 17.74X: Should You Buy?
by Jewel Saha
PPL's data center-driven demand and $23 billion investment plan support growth, but premium valuation and lower returns warrant patience.
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