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Bloom Energy Skyrockets 143% YTD: Time to Buy the Stock?

Bloom Energy Corporation BE has gained 143% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Alternative Energy - Other industry's increase of 6.3%, the Zacks Oil & Energy sector's increase of 28.6% and the S&P 500's gain of 12.5% in the same time frame. Bloom Energy …

Bernhard Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard"), an infrastructure and services-focused private markets investment firm, announced today that it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company ("NMGC") from Emera Inc. ("Emera") (TSX/NYSE: EMA). Headquartered …

Camden's Water UP! Offers Paid Training and OSHA 30 Certification

New Jersey American Water's "Water UP!" workforce development program has returned to Camden, five years after its initial launch. This 10-week paid initiative provides professional development, hands-on learning, and OSHA 30 certification, aiming to prepare individuals for careers in the utility sector. The program, …

Water UP! Returns to Camden to Connect the Next Generation to Careers in the Water Industry

New Jersey American Water Logo Five years after its launch, the workforce development program continues creating pathways to opportunity while helping strengthen New Jersey's future workforce CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Five years ago, Water UP!, New Jersey American Water's workforce development …

Is Sempra’s Earnings Jump With Flat Revenue Altering The Investment Case For Sempra (SRE)?

Sempra (SRE) reported a significant increase in net income to US$796 million in Q2 2026, despite flat revenue of US$2,997 million. The company updated its full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to US$5.02–US$5.55 and reaffirmed its 2027 guidance, suggesting improved profitability from its utility and …

ReNew Energy Global (NASDAQ:RNW) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Here's What Happened

Senate Energy Chair Calls Out Utility CEOs Over Bailout Blackmail Threats; Local Governments, Insurers, Fire Survivors & Consumer Groups Rally Against Bailout, Says Consumer Watchdog

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of governmental entities, wildfire survivors, insurance companies, attorneys and consumer groups sent a joint letter to the legislature vowing to oppose any proposal that "would shift billions of dollars in costs away from utility shareholders …

CEG Stock: What Do Constellation’s Q2 Earnings Tell Us About the Nuclear Sector?

Emera Completes Sale of New Mexico Gas Company

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emera Inc. (TSX/NYSE: EMA) today announced the transaction to sell New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC), a regulated natural gas utility headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Bernhard Capital Partners has closed. The sale of NMGC was originally announced …

Emera completes sale of New Mexico Gas Company unit By Investing.com

Emera Inc. has finalized the sale of its New Mexico Gas Company unit to Bernhard Capital Partners. The transaction details were not disclosed. New Mexico Gas Company is a regulated natural gas utility based in Albuquerque, while Emera is a broader energy services provider …

Feds back Enbridge's Great Lakes tunnel through Straits of Mackinac

Federal officials have approved Enbridge's proposed Great Lakes Tunnel project for its Line 5 oil pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, issuing the sole required federal permit. Despite this, construction cannot proceed as Michigan's Supreme Court ordered a re-evaluation of the project. The approval …

Earnings call transcript: Central Puerto posts strong Q2 2026 growth, stock rises

Central Puerto reported a significant increase in Q2 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strong contracted sales and increased spot-market activity. The company's revenue reached $453.3 million, up 165.8% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA climbing to $145.0 million. Key takeaways include a 35% MAT …

Alliant Energy Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) saw its stock rise by 2.42% to $70.24 on Wednesday, outperforming the mixed market. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for the company, despite a slight dip in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Director Acquires $50,277.00 in Stock

Atmos Energy Director William James Ware recently purchased 300 shares of the company's stock for $50,277.00, increasing his ownership by over 159% to 488 shares. This acquisition comes as Atmos Energy's stock trades near its 52-week low, despite the company exceeding quarterly EPS expectations. …

Vistra Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Vistra Corp. (VST) saw its stock rise by 1.21% to $146.68 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of gains. This performance occurred on a mixed trading day where the S&P 500 Index increased by 0.26%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by …

Xcel Energy Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) saw its stock rise by 1.21% to $78.60 on Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 which rose 0.26%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average which fell 0.04%. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for the company's stock.

Southwest Gas (SWX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) reported strong second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.45, up from $0.37 year-over-year, driven by lower interest expense and regulatory advancements. The company saw progress in rate cases across California, Nevada, and Arizona, with significant revenue increases expected. Additionally, Southwest …

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.40 EPS

Korea Electric Power (KEP) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 EPS, missing analyst estimates of $0.53 by $0.40, with revenue also falling short at $14.15 billion against an expected $14.88 billion. Despite a first-half operating profit of KRW 4.9 trillion, the company faces challenges from …

NextNRG, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on August 13

NextNRG, Inc. (NXXT) will host a conference call on August 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its second-quarter 2026 financial results and provide a corporate update. The company, known for its AI-driven Smart Controller technology in energy management, will offer a …

NRGV Stock Surges As AI Power Deals Transform Outlook

Emera Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms market

Emera Inc. (EMA) shares dropped 0.36% to C$70.98 on Wednesday, underperforming the broader Canadian market which saw the S&P/TSX Composite Index rise by 0.51%. The stock closed 9.0% below its 52-week high of C$77.99, reached on July 28th.

Fortis Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms market

Fortis Inc. (FTS) stock increased by 0.19% to C$78.27 on Wednesday, despite the Canadian market's overall positive performance with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 0.51%. The stock closed 6.5% below its 52-week high of C$83.75, which was achieved on July 28th.

Korea Electric Power posts W4.91tr operating profit in H1, but debt tops W211tr

Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) recorded an operating profit of 4.91 trillion won ($3.46 billion) in the first half of the year, a 16.6 percent decrease from the previous year due to rising fuel costs. Despite the profit, the company's debt surged to 211 trillion …

Dominion ordered to directly assign some transmission costs to data centers

The Virginia State Corporation Commission has ordered Dominion Energy to alter its transmission cost allocation policy. This change will require certain large-load facilities, such as data centers, to directly bear the costs of necessary transmission infrastructure. The SCC also indicated it might consider extending …

NRGV Stock Surges As AI Power Deal Reshapes Growth Story

Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NRGV) stock surged over 11% following the announcement of a significant 1.25 GW AI data center power deal in Texas, projected to generate $500–$600M in revenue between 2026 and 2027. This contract, alongside the commencement of the "Snyder AI" campus …

Adage Capital discloses 6.63% XPLR Infrastructure (XIFR) ownership in Schedule 13G

Fervo Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Fervo Energy Company? Here are five stocks we like better. Fervo expanded its development pipeline, advancing 400 megawatts into advanced development and growing its geothermal mineral-rights holdings to more than 650,000 acres. The company now has 658 megawatts covered by …

Earnings call transcript: Fervo Energy falls as q2 2026 losses widen

Key Points Interested in Fervo Energy Company? Here are five stocks we like better. Fervo expanded its development pipeline, advancing 400 megawatts into advanced development and growing its geothermal mineral-rights holdings to more than 650,000 acres. The company now has 658 megawatts covered by …

How Investors Are Reacting To California Water Service Group (CWT) Strong Quarter and 326th Straight Dividend

California Water Service Group (CWT) reported strong quarterly results with higher sales and net income, alongside declaring its 326th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company's investment narrative is shaped by its regulated utility status and the ongoing California General Rate Case, which is crucial for …

NiSource, Inc (NYSE:NI) Announces $0.30 Quarterly Dividend

NiSource, Inc. (NYSE:NI) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on November 20th to shareholders of record on October 30th. This represents an annualized yield of 2.9% and marks the 14th consecutive year the company has raised its dividend. The utility …

Talen Energy (TLN) Stock May Already Be Priced Rich On Raised 2026 Guidance

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Talen Energy stock has delivered a very large return over the past three years, yet the broader valuation checks now flag a possible …

TransAlta (TSX:TA) Stronger Results Spotlight Canada’s Rising Electricity Demand

TransAlta (TSX:TA) has returned to profitability, driven by improved quarterly performance, which highlights growing electricity demand in Canada. The company's diversified portfolio, including gas-fired generation and renewables, positions it to benefit from electrification trends and the expansion of power-intensive data centers. However, its future …

NKLR: Micromodular reactor SOLO secures $4B in commitments, targeting rapid, global deployment

NKLR SOLO, a micromodular nuclear reactor, has secured over $4 billion in pre-commercial commitments and is moving toward commercialization. Its design is non-proliferant and scalable, allowing for quick deployment in various markets such as data centers and global infrastructure. This development is based on …

Vistra Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Pricing and Lotus, Revenues Miss

Vistra Corp. (VST) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.80 per share, surpassing estimates by 16.9%, leading to a 3.08% stock gain. Despite beating earnings, total revenues of $4.02 billion missed consensus estimates by 36.2% due to increased unrealized mark-to-market losses on commodity derivatives. The …

Atmos Energy (ATO) director adds 300 shares in open-market stock purchase

Atmos Energy (ATO) director William James Ware purchased 300 shares of common stock on August 11, 2026, at $167.5945 per share in an open-market transaction. Following this acquisition, Ware directly

Can NuScale's TVA Opportunity Unlock Its Next Growth Phase?

NuScale Power Corporation SMR is approaching a potentially important commercial inflection point as ENTRA1 Energy advances discussions with the Tennessee Valley Authority toward definitive power purchase agreements. However, the stock has lost more than 75% over the past year, underscoring how much investor sentiment …