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Last year was strong for the stock market, broadly speaking. The S&P 500 soared 24%, while the Nasdaq rocketed 43%. Some stocks enjoyed even better performances.

However, there were some notable

This past year was a strong one for the stock market. The S&P 500 was up about 25%, closing near its all-time high.

However, not all stocks joined that rally. Utilities, in particular, were under

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has an enviable dividend record, with a massive commitment to rewarding investors well via a growing disbursement. That's perhaps not all that shocking given that it is a

Dividend stocks can make great long-term investments. They supply your portfolio with a base income return every year. Meanwhile, the best ones can also deliver meaningful stock price appreciation

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) are tied at the hip. But the relationship between the two is vital to understand before you buy NextEra Energy Partners. And

Share prices of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) have fallen 27.1% so far in 2023, leaving the dividend yield at 3.1%. That's simply too cheap to pass up for a dividend that's grown at an 11% compound

Soaring interest rates have been a major headwind for NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) and affiliate NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP). Higher rates have made it more expensive for companies to borrow

It's been just under 20 months now since Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the single biggest space launching campaign in history: A project to contract 93 separate rocket launches from a total of

The energy sector has had a down year in 2023. Rising interest rates and falling commodity prices weighed on the industry. While the S&P 500 has rallied more than 20% this year, energy stocks in

The rally in renewable energy stocks continued on Thursday and it extended to everything from utilities to product suppliers. Yesterday's Federal Reserve meeting and the expectation of lower

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP), the debt-laden subsidiary of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), just refinanced about 11% of its debt, but the cost to pay that debt went up 71%. In this video, Motley

Utilities are generally considered income stocks, so rising interest rates have been a headwind as they make other income options (like CDs) more attractive. If you are a long-term investor

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) is closing in on the funding needed to refinance its debt due early next year, and markets are applauding the added certainty. Shares of NextEra Energy Partners

Before buying the dip on NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) or subsidiary NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP), Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe think investors should take a look at

2023 has nearly come and gone. But before turning your calendar to the new year, it's worth considering top stocks that could be great buying opportunities.

The end of the year is the perfect time

With interest rates on the rise, investors have been shifting away from income stocks and toward safer alternatives like CDs. That's opening up an opportunity for investors in the utility sector

If you are looking at the stock market today and believe that it is about to break out into a new bull market (the criteria calls for a 20% advance from a bear low as well as hitting a new all-time

The stock market has rallied this year. The S&P 500 is up more than 18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has surged over 35%.

However, not all stock market sectors have been in rally mode this

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has been a fantastic investment over the long term. Unfortunately, the past year has been a different story. The utility has lost nearly a third of its value, mainly due

Shares of utilities NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), NextEra Partners (NYSE: NEP), Hawaii Electric (NYSE: HE), and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE: BEP) were rallying today, up 5.6%, 6.6%, 6.1%

Rising interest rates (and a plummeting stock price) have put NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) subsidiary NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) in a pickle. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason

A twin downgrade from a researcher put the stock of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) and the units of its yieldco NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) in the bear cave on Thursday. Both saw pronounced

Utilities are generally income-oriented investments favored by conservative investors. Rising interest rates have made income-generating alternatives such as CDs increasingly competitive, which has

To say 2023 has been a rough year for NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) would be an understatement. Shares of the renewable energy producer currently sit 67% below their peak value, with the bulk

Most investors don't hold stocks for very long. The average holding period is less than a year. That's down from five years in the 1970s. This short-term mindset is unfortunate because frequently