iShares Global Utilities
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Brexit’s Impact: European Utilities Nosedive, National Grid Gains
The struggling European utilities sector encountered another obstacle in the form of Brexit. Upcoming policy changes will pave the way for them in the future.
Why Some Popular Positions Become Risky
According to Factset data, around 93% of companies in the utilities (JXI) sector and 80% in the telecom (IXP) sector reported revenues below estimates in the second quarter of 2016.
Électricité de France’s Operational Insights
Électricité de France’s adjusted return on equity has fallen drastically due to weak power prices and slowing demand.
Focusing on Electricity Demand Growth in Europe
In the European Union, electricity demand rose by ~1.1% in 2015, recovering from a fall of ~2.3% in 2014.
Why Is Xcel Energy’s Rising Debt So Concerning?
At the end of the fourth quarter of 2015, Xcel Energy’s total debt stood at $13 billion. Its debt-to-equity ratio was 1.3x, and its debt-to-capitalization ratio was 0.6x.