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Sumit Singh

Scoop Up These 4 Stocks With Amazing Interest Coverage Ratio

A company capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardship. LDOS, STRL, ATO and CBT are sound enough to meet financial obligations.

ATOPositive Net Change CBTNegative Net Change STRLNegative Net Change LDOSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Ameren (AEE) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Ameren (AEE) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year. General and administrative expenses decrease during the same period.

CWTPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change CWCONegative Net Change SJWPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

CMS Energy's (CMS) Arm to Invest $24M in Smart Technologies

CMS Energy (CMS) plans to install smart technology devices to reduce power outages and make the grid reliable for its customers in Michigan.

DUKNegative Net Change DTEPositive Net Change AEPPositive Net Change CMSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Add California Water (CWT) to Your Portfolio Now

California Water (CWT) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholder value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add UGI to Your Portfolio Right Now

UGI makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and strong ROE.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Buy Consolidated Water (CWCO) Ahead of Earnings?

Consolidated Water (CWCO) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for May 14th

AAGIY, ALE and ALNT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 14, 2024.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power

California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Make the Most of the Sector Rotation

Investors are flocking to defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples in search of cheap stocks. Amid such scenario, these ETFs could be solid picks to tap the sector rotation.

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Sweta Killa

5 Utility Stocks at the Forefront of the Recent Rally

The utility sector is now the third-best-performing sector year to date and the top-performing S&P 500 sector of the second quarter after a solid rally in the past month.

NRGNegative Net Change AEPPositive Net Change TACPositive Net Change AWKPositive Net Change CWTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

What's in Store for Consolidated Water (CWCO) in Q1 Earnings?

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) first-quarter 2024 earnings are likely to have continued to benefit from a diversified revenue stream, PERC's contracts and the improvement of tourist activity.

CWTPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change CWCONegative Net Change SJWPositive Net Change

Ritujay Ghosh

5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month Low

Utility and consumer staples stocks like California Water Service Group (CWT), National Grid plc (NGG), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) are a safe bet during times of uncertainty.

PEPPositive Net Change CLNo Net Change PNWPositive Net Change NGGPositive Net Change CWTPositive Net Change

Nalak Das

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets in May: 5 Safe Stock Picks

We have narrowed our search to five defensive stocks with strong potential for the rest of 2024. These are: ES, ATO, MKC, TSN, RMD.

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Sweta Killa

Here's Why Utility ETFs Are Scaling New Highs

The utility sector, which tends to outperform when the economy is in a downturn, is making the most of the current volatility and uncertainty triggered by the timing of the Fed rate cuts, slowing economy and geopolitical tension.

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Santanu Roy

5 Stocks to Watch on Dividend Hikes to Reward Investors

Investors may keep a tab on stocks like ASC, TGNA, HY, CPK and EXPD, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.

EXPDNegative Net Change CPKPositive Net Change HYNegative Net Change ASCPositive Net Change TGNANegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is a Surprise Coming for Nextracker (NXT) This Earnings Season?

Nextracker (NXT) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High

The utilities ETF VPU hit a new 52-week high recently. Can it soar higher?

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Jewel Saha

Evergy (EVRG) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

Evergy's (EVRG) first-quarter earnings are lower than estimates primarily due to adverse impact weather on demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

American States Water (AWR) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

American States Water (AWR) reports better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company starts to provide water and wastewater services in two military bases.

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Zacks Equity Research

Atmos Energy (ATO) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

Atmos Energy's (ATO) fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenues increase year over year. However, operation and maintenance expenses rise during the same period.

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Zacks Equity Research

Should You Buy Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Ahead of Earnings?

Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Salesforce, BP & Southern Co.

Toda's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), BP p.l.c. (BP) and The Southern Company (SO).

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Zacks Equity Research

Why TREX Might Surprise This Earnings Season

TREX is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Zacks Equity Research

Southwest Gas (SWX) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat

Southwest Gas' (SWX) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues decline year over year. Utility infrastructure services expenses decrease during the same period.

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