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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 increased sales and net income, alongside its 326th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company's investment narrative is heavily influenced by the ongoing California General Rate Case outcome and the costs associated with PFAS treatment. While …

CWT (NYSE: CWT) trust plans sale of 3,700 shares after prior stock sale

The Thomas & Susan Krummel Family Trust, a shareholder of CWT, has filed a Form 144 to sell 3,700 shares of common stock through Charles Schwab, with an aggregate market value of $184,926.00. These shares were acquired via restricted stock vesting on November 19, …

Sempra named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list

Sempra has been recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list, a ranking developed in collaboration with Statista based on financial performance, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency. This acknowledgement highlights Sempra's strategic focus on building a leading utility growth business in California and Texas, …

LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Upgrades Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) to "Buy"

LADENBURG THALM/SH SH upgraded Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) from "Neutral" to "Buy" with a $48.50 price target. This upgrade comes despite the company reporting slightly below-consensus quarterly earnings and revenue, though revenue still saw a 0.9% year-over-year increase. The broader analyst consensus for Portland …

Copel Board Approves R$706 Million Interest on Equity and 2025 Form 20-F Filing

Copel's board of directors approved the distribution of R$706 million in interest on equity to shareholders, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. Concurrently, the board cleared the company's 2025 Form 20-F for filing with the U.S. SEC, enhancing transparency and regulatory compliance for …

Edison International (EIX) Stock Looks Cheap On Earnings But Strong Returns Raise Questions

Edison International (EIX) has delivered strong returns over the past five years, and despite recent legal developments, its stock appears undervalued based on various metrics, including a P/E ratio significantly below the industry average. However, underlying wildfire and regulatory risks continue to create caution …

ComEd Restores Power to More Than 80 Percent of Customers Impacted by August 11 and 12 Storms

Nearly 4,500 personnel, crews and contractors continue restoration efforts following the 20th major weather event this year CHICAGO, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd has restored power to more than 80 percent of customers impacted by the severe storms that moved through northern Illinois on August …

Is PPL (PPL) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Let's take a look at what these …

3 Reasons Suburban Propane Is a Buy Despite Wider Q3 Loss

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. SPH had a challenging fiscal third quarter of 2026, but the headline earnings miss may obscure some encouraging developments. The partnership reported a loss of 26 cents per unit, wider than the year-ago loss of 23 cents and the Zacks …

LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Upgrades ONE Gas (NYSE:OGS) to Buy

LADENBURG THALM/SH SH upgraded ONE Gas (NYSE:OGS) from a "neutral" to a "buy" rating, setting an $85.50 price target. The upgrade follows ONE Gas reporting strong quarterly earnings of $0.82 EPS, significantly beating consensus estimates, and revenue of $411.64 million. The company currently holds …

Barra do Douro Breakwater Repairs Clear Path for Eco Wave Power’s Porto Project

Eco Wave Power is moving forward with its 1 MW wave energy project in Porto, Portugal, as rehabilitation work has officially begun on the Barra do Douro breakwater by APDL. This progress allows Eco Wave Power to prepare for its installation phase, with CEO …

Should I Buy AWR (American States Water Company) | AI Analysis, Technical & News Insights

SOLV Energy, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:MWH) 2026-08-13

Can GE Vernova's Strong Q2 Results Fuel Further Earnings Growth?

GE Vernova Inc.'s GEV second-quarter 2026 results suggest that the company is entering a stronger earnings growth phase. The company delivered significant growth in orders and revenues, expanded margins and generated substantial free cash flow during the quarter. With demand continuing to build across …

Is Fervo Energy Company (FRVO) the Future of Baseload Power?

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Opportunity Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 …

Constellation Energy (CEG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

IDACORP Q2 2026 Earnings: Modest EPS Beat Lifts Shares 1.28% - One-Time Gain Impact

NewEdge Advisors LLC Sells 6,207 Shares of Talen Energy Corporation $TLN

NewEdge Advisors LLC reduced its stake in Talen Energy Corporation by 32.2%, selling 6,207 shares and retaining 13,052 shares. This comes as Talen Energy reported a quarterly loss of $2.00 per share and missed revenue expectations. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating …

Ladenburg upgrades Portland General Electric stock rating on restructuring deal

Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) to Buy from Neutral, setting a price target of $48.50. This upgrade follows a stipulation with the Oregon Public Utility Commission Staff recommending approval of the company’s holding company restructuring, which includes a $45 million commitment …

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Deutsche Telekom, Shenandoah Telecommunications and VEON

The Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry faces challenges from high capital expenditures for 5G upgrades, supply chain disruptions, and eroding margins, yet is expected to benefit long-term from accelerated 5G rollout and fiber densification. Deutsche Telekom AG, Shenandoah Telecommunications Company, and VEON Ltd. are …

Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Vistra Corp (VST) and Brookfield Renewable (BEPC)

Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Vistra Corp (VST) with a $206.00 price target, while Wells Fargo also reiterated a Buy rating with a $220.00 target. The consensus for Vistra Corp is a Strong Buy. Conversely, Morgan Stanley maintained a Sell rating on …

Vistra Corp (VST) News, Articles, Events & Latest Updates

This article compiles recent news and updates for Vistra Corp (VST), primarily focusing on its Q2 2026 earnings. Key highlights include beating EPS estimates, higher pricing and Lotus assets boosting EBITDA, but derivative losses impacting revenues. Analyst reactions, including Jim Cramer's positive sentiment, and …

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC)

NiSource stock holds steady after Q2 2026 earnings and dividend update

NiSource Inc. reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $0.16 and revenue of $1.34 billion, exceeding revenue forecasts. The utility reaffirmed its full-year 2026 EPS guidance between $2.02 and $2.07 and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. The stock trades steadily in …

Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) Gets a Buy from Morgan Stanley

Is UGI’s (UGI) Utility Win Enough To Offset Propane Pain?

UGI (NYSE: UGI) faced a mixed fiscal Q3 2026, with a decline in propane demand due to warm weather offsetting a significant utility rate settlement. While the utility business secured years of predictable revenue and is investing in infrastructure, the AmeriGas propane segment saw …

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP)

5 Strong Buy Dividend Aristocrats Posted Huge Q2 Earnings: Grab Them Before September

Quick Read All five Dividend Aristocrats posted better-than-expected Q2 earnings, raised full-year guidance, and carry Buy ratings from top Wall Street firms. American States Water (AWR) crushed Q2 estimates and rewarded shareholders with an 8% dividend hike, extending its 70-year streak of consecutive increases. …

Global Water Resources, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Entergy Texas Helps Customers Beat the Heat Through Fan Donation Campaign

Company donates more than 2,500 fans to help Southeast Texas families stay cool during the hottest months of the year By Matthew Bennett THE WOODLANDS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / As Southeast Texas continues to experience another summer of high …

Robert W. Baird Has Lowered Expectations for Fervo Energy (NASDAQ:FRVO) Stock Price

Goldman Sachs Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Public Service Enterprise (PEG)

CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) Downgraded to "Hold" Rating by Zacks Research

Zacks Research downgraded CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) from "strong buy" to "hold," despite the broader analyst consensus remaining a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $104. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with $0.47 per share and $284.96 million …

Ladenburg Thalmann Upgrades ONE Gas to Buy From Neutral, Adjusts PT to $85.50 From $78

Ladenburg Thalmann has upgraded ONE Gas (OGS) from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target from $78 to $85.50. This change reflects a positive outlook on the natural gas distribution utility. The article also provides a summary of recent news regarding ONE Gas, …

Water Use Climbs 6.1% to 1.2B Gallons at Global Water Resources

Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) reported a strong Q2 2026 with total revenue up 24.8% to $17.8 million and net income rising to $2.7 million. Key drivers included unregulated revenue from ICFA, the acquisition of Tucson water systems, organic connection growth, and higher consumption, …

Eco Wave Power (WAVE) advances 1 MW Porto wave project and 20 MW potential

Eco Wave Power Global AB (WAVE) announced significant progress on its 1 MW wave energy project in Porto, Portugal, as APDL began rehabilitation works on the Barra do Douro breakwater, where the wave energy technology will be installed. CEO Inna Braverman will meet with …