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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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utilities
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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3 Utilities Mutual Fund Buys as AI Drives Power Demand
by Zacks Equity Research
BULIX, FSUTX and FKUTX gain traction as utilities ride defensive demand and AI-driven electricity growth, reshaping their role in 2026 portfolios.
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mutual-funds utilities
VST Stock Trading at a Discounted Value: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
by Jewel Saha
Vistra trades below industry and historical valuations, but power-price volatility, high debt and project risks suggest investors should await a better entry.
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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
by Ritujay Ghosh
FE, AEE, KO and NYT stand out as low-beta defensive stocks as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, higher oil prices and market volatility raise demand for stability.
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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Liberty Capital Corporation Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to GLIBK stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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