Amid a volatile market chasing tech momentum, one investment firm is placing a significant bet on the steady, regulated growth of diversified energy provider Chesapeake Utilities, highlighting a strategic shift towards tangible infrastructure assets.
As equity markets show signs of fatigue after a prolonged bull run, defensive sectors like utilities are gaining attention. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), with its low cost and stable dividend yield, presents a compelling option for investors seeking to buffer their portfolios against potential volatility.
OGE Energy Corp. posts a return on equity in line with industry peers, but a deeper dive reveals a reliance on debt that could signal heightened risk for investors in the evolving utilities sector.
For many Americans, the dream of homeownership is masking a harsh financial reality. Experts warn that being 'house poor'—where housing costs consume an unsustainable portion of income—is a growing, often unnoticed, threat to financial health and personal well-being.
Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.
While index funds offer market-average returns, picking the right stock can yield significantly more. Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has proven just that, delivering a 71% return to shareholders over the past three years—outperforming broader indices—as it transitioned to profitability. However, recent headwinds have tempered the rally, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.
A strong cash position can signal financial resilience or a lack of growth ambition. We analyze three companies with significant net cash, identifying two with sustainable growth runways and one where the cash pile may mask underlying risks.
While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for safety. We analyze one steady performer with durable advantages and two companies where challenges may outweigh the stability premium.
Jacobs Solutions lands pivotal roles in California wastewater upgrades and UK nuclear project, reinforcing its position in sustainable infrastructure despite shares trading below analyst targets.
In a landmark deal reshaping the U.S. energy landscape, NRG Energy has completed its acquisition of LS Power's 13GW natural gas fleet and virtual power plant platform, significantly boosting its capacity and demand-response capabilities in key markets.
A sharp decline in Bitcoin has dragged the entire cryptocurrency market down with it, underscoring a stubborn reality: despite years of innovation and thousands of new tokens, the sector still moves as one, offering investors little shelter from volatility.
As tech giants pour trillions into AI infrastructure, the insatiable demand for electricity is creating a new class of winners. NextEra Energy, America's largest utility, is emerging as a critical, if unexpected, backbone of the artificial intelligence boom through strategic partnerships with Alphabet and Meta.
Salesforce expands its enterprise footprint with a landmark $5.6 billion defense contract and a new role in an AI-driven wildfire response initiative, signaling a strategic push into mission-critical government and infrastructure sectors.
NextEra Energy is aggressively pursuing long-term power supply agreements with major technology firms, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for clean, reliable electricity to fuel the data center boom. Its strategy hinges on a three-pronged approach: record renewable energy additions, potential nuclear fleet expansion, and a pioneering gas plant with carbon capture technology developed with ExxonMobil.
As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, one utility company—Constellation Energy—is uniquely positioned with its vast nuclear fleet to meet the need, turning an industry-wide bottleneck into a significant growth opportunity.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has detailed its enhanced oversight framework for key retail payment systems, designating networks like Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay for direct supervision to ensure security and stability in the city's rapidly digitizing economy.
As a significant equity rotation takes hold in early 2026, shifting focus from growth to value, dividend-focused ETFs are emerging as key beneficiaries for investors seeking yield and stability.
JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
Wells Fargo updates its long-term valuation for American Electric Power (AEP), raising its price target to $140, as the utility secures a major fuel cell investment and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a new Wyoming facility.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
