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George Soros Places His New Buy in Utilities: Will You?
George Soros has made some changes to his firm’s portfolio in the first quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC bought some new securities.
Where Utility Stocks Could Go amid Valuation Concerns
Utility stocks have been rallying for the last two years amid broader market volatility. The rally in these stocks steepened last year.
Why American Water Stock Stands Tall among Its Peers
American Water Works stock returned more than 160% in the last five years, including dividends. The return is more than double utilities’ average.
More Volatility Ahead for PG&E Stock?
PG&E will exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of June. The stock might continue to be volatile in trading as this deadline nears amid uncertainties.
Comparing NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy’s Dividends
Currently, utility stocks on average offer a yield of 3%. Dominion Energy offers a dividend yield of 4.5%, while NextEra Energy offers a yield of 2.1%.
What’s in Store for Southern Company Stock in 2020?
Southern Company (SO) stock had one of the best years in 2019. It gained almost 45%. The stock outperformed utilities at large that rose 22% last year.
Analysts’ Ratings on Top Utility Stocks for 2020
Utility stocks rose more than 22% in 2019. Can they continue their climb in 2020? And how do Wall Street analysts look at them right now?
How the S&;P 500’s Sectors Could Perform in 2020
The S&P 500 Index (SPY) has gained 28% YTD. Tech stocks constituted 22.8% of SPY, the highest among the 11 major sectors.
Mounting Uncertainties Could Impact PG&E Stock
After being in bankruptcy for almost a year, PG&E stock is trading comfortably close to $11 levels. So far, PG&E stock has fallen more than 50% in 2019.
Are Utility Stocks Losing Sheen after a Steep Run in 2019?
Top utility stocks Southern Company (SO) and NextEra Energy (NEE) continued to rise and hit a new all-time high last week.
All Eyes on Newsom, PG&E and Creditors’ War Intensifies
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected PG&E’s reorganization plan. He said that the plan lacks governance changes.
PG&E Endures Blackouts, Bankruptcy, and Volatile Stock
On Thursday, PG&E’s chairman, Bill Johnson, said that preventive power shutoffs could continue for at least five more years.
Analyzing the Dividend Profiles of Top Utility Stocks
Among the top utility stocks, NextEra Energy offers a yield of 2.1%, the lowest among its peers. Regulated utility Southern Company (SO) yields 4%.
Southern Company Stock Soars after Rate Case Approval
Recently, Southern Company (SO) shifted to its top gear. Southern Company stock rose 2.3% on Tuesday—an increase for the fifth consecutive trading session.
A Must-Know Look at Consolidated Edison’s Dividends
Consolidated Edison has a dividend yield of 3.4%, higher than utilities’ average of 3%. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share in October.
PG&E Faces Moment of Truth, Newsom Rejects Plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected PG&E’s (PCG) reorganization plan on December 13. The rejection is a huge setback for the company.
How Utility Stocks Could Fare in 2020 with No Rate Cuts
Utility stocks have been some of the strongest equities this year. The stocks are up approximately 20% this year, in line with the Dow Jones.
How the Dow, S&P 500 Could Navigate Today’s Trading
Today at 7:06 AM ET, Dow Jones futures were almost unchanged. On Wednesday, the Dow and S&P 500 rose just 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.
DUK: Analyzing Duke Energy’s Dividend Profile
Top regulated utility Duke Energy (DUK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.945 per share in October. The dividend is set to be paid on December 16.
PG&E Stock: Will This Christmas Be Merrier for Investors?
PG&E (PCG) stock rose as much as 20% on Monday due to the announcement of the company’s settlement with wildfire victims on December 6.
