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The utility sector is generally one of the more boring segments of the broader energy industry, but that doesn't mean it is always uneventful. In fact, rising interest rates have resulted in Wall

Dividend stocks have proved to be powerful long-term wealth creators. Over the last 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has produced a 9.2% average annual total return, outperforming

Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ: TNDM) was a standout stock as Tuesday's trading session barreled to a close. The insulin pump maker's stock price was nearly 10% higher in mid-afternoon trading, thanks

2023 marked a milestone for SpaceX's revolutionary Starlink satellite broadband internet service. For the first time ever, SpaceX made more money as an internet service provider ($4.2 billion in

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) is showing up on high-yield screens today thanks to its huge 12%+ distribution yield. This wasn't always the situation, noting that the yield was closer to 4% at

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Utilities are generally thought of as boring investments, which is true in many cases. But NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) bucks the trend in a good way. The price of the stock is up 3,750% since 1980

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

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) delivered ugly year-end results and disappointing guidance about 2024 this week, causing investors to head for the exits.

With the stock down 23% for the week as of

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%

Shares of electrical equipment supplier Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) tumbled 23% through 11:40 a.m. ET on Tuesday after the company reported big misses on both sales and earnings this morning.

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

Shares of Fisker (NYSE: FSR), the Californian electric car maker that builds its EVs in Austria, tumbled 6.2% through noon ET on Wednesday.

To figure out why, just look at what's happening right