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Utilities are conservative income stocks with a reputation for being safe enough to be appropriate for widows and orphans. That's true for some utilities, but NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) bucks the

Renewable-energy stocks have been under considerable pressure over the past couple of years. Surging interest rates have boosted borrowing costs, making it more expensive for many of these companies

When interest rates rise, dividend stocks can sometimes fall because investors switch to lower-risk income options, like CDs. But there's another issue facing utilities, given that these

If you're looking for a stock to buy in March, you should start your search with dividend payers NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), and Stanley Black & Decker

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is a large and well-run utility. It looks fairly cheap, historically speaking. It is the type of company that a lot of investors will want to have in their portfolios, but

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) has increased its distribution annually for nine consecutive years. That puts it on the cusp of achieving the key milestone of a decade. At this point, management

The broader energy industry has steadily shifted over the past few decades. Today, renewable energy contributes about 20% of electricity in the United States, recently surpassing coal for the first

Profit growth drives stock prices higher over the long term, so it's smart to focus on investing in stocks with visible earnings growth on the horizon.

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), Clearway Energy

Decarbonization and digitalization represent multi-trillion-dollar investment opportunities over the coming decades. The U.S. needs to invest an estimated $4 trillion to decarbonize its economy by

Building and maintaining power plants is expensive, which is why utilities often carry a lot of debt. That's been a problem on Wall Street because investors are worried that the swift rise in

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) believes its focus on building a leading hydrogen network will lead to robust growth over the next few years. The company estimates it can grow its revenue from $1.2

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has been a powerful income producer over the years. The utility has more than a quarter century of dividend increases under its belt. These haven't been token raises to

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is a giant U.S utility with a pretty impressive dividend history, having increased its payout annually for nearly three decades. And yet it's not your typical

Renewable energy stocks are dropping Tuesday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported inflation data for January 2024. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 0.3% from a month earlier and 3.1%

Higher interest rates have been a double whammy on dividend stocks over the past several quarters. They increase companies' borrowing costs. On top of that, these higher rates weighed on the

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is something of a unique dividend stock in the utility sector. While utilities are traditionally known as slow and steady income investments, NextEra Energy has grown its

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has delivered supercharged growth over the years. In the decade from 2012 to 2022, the clean energy-focused utility grew its adjusted earnings per share at a 9.8% compound

If you have $1,000 to invest right now and want to hone in on a reliable dividend-paying utility stock, there are a lot of options. However, two utilities stand out from the pack for different

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The energy industry had a rough day on Wednesday, and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) seemed to face challenges on multiple fronts. Not only is a cold spell hitting the U.S., interest rates are up and

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) are two of the most popular energy stocks among investors these days. Powering their popularity is their focus on the future of energy. Many

2023 was a banner year for many stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index soared more than 40% and even the broader S&P 500 index returned over 25%. But there were still some sectors that

Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) has one big claim to fame, it is a Dividend King with over 50 years of annual dividend increases behind it. That said, every business, even ones as reliable as

Last year was a great one for the stock market overall. The S&P 500 rallied more than 24% and closed near its all-time high. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up even more.

However, there were

Utilities aren't exactly exciting, most of the time, but they tend to be fairly reliable dividend stocks. In other words, they can provide a solid foundation for a diversified portfolio. As the new