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4 Utility Electric Power Stocks to Buy Amid Industry Headwinds
The Zacks Utility-Electric Power industry players generate, transmit and deliver electricity to millions of customers across the United States. Utilities are steadily transitioning toward cleaner energy sources while prioritizing carbon emission reductions, supported by government initiatives that encourage the...
Can NRG's Expanding Generation Fleet Drive Long-Term Growth?
NRG Energy NRG benefits from an expanding generation fleet, positioning the company to capitalize on rising electricity demand and tightening power markets. Its growing capacity can support higher power sales, strengthen margins and create new earnings opportunities.
Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Solid Long-Term Returns
An updated edition of the May 28, 2026 article. As countries intensify efforts to cut carbon emissions and strengthen energy security, renewable energy has become central to the global power mix.
3 Utility Stocks Built for the Coming AI Power Crunch
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are popping up everywhere, to the point where it's becoming a source of political backlash. Yet while the debate over where to build data centers rages on, one thing remains very certain.
Southern Co. (SO) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $96.07, moving +1.55% from the previous trading session.
NextEra Energy (NEE) Files For Dominion Merger With $2.25 Billion In Bill Credits
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) and Dominion Energy have filed regulatory applications for a proposed merger that would create the largest regulated electric utility in the U.S.
Highest and lowest Quant-rated utility stocks ahead of Q2 results
As utility companies begin reporting second-quarter results, investors are assessing which names appear best positioned heading into earnings. Below are the top- and bottom-rated financial stocks as per the Quant Ratings.