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The Bull Case For DTE Energy (DTE) Could Change Following AI Data Center Contract Legal Challenge

Michigan's Attorney General and environmental groups are challenging DTE Energy's contracts to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to an AI data center, arguing the approval process lacked public scrutiny and could burden ratepayers. This legal dispute introduces regulatory and cost recovery risks to DTE's …

NextEra’s Planned US Gas Power Projects Advance with Japan-Backed Funding

NextEra Energy has secured funding agreements to develop and operate up to 10 GW of natural gas-fired power generation projects in Texas and Pennsylvania. These projects are backed by funding from Japan and the United States. The announcement signals significant investment in gas generation …

Buy, Sell, or Hold These 4 Dividend Kings After Earnings: BDX, ED, EMR, PH

Dividend Kings have earned their reputation by raising their payouts for at least 50 consecutive years, an accomplishment that requires navigating recessions, inflationary periods, rising interest rates, and numerous market cycles without breaking their streaks. Still, an exceptional dividend history doesn't automatically make a …

Can Grid Modernization Support Eversource's Long-Term Growth?

Eversource Energy ES is strengthening its electric grid through modernization and advanced metering initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. These investments can also improve service quality and support growing customer demand. Eversource operates an extensive electric network comprising nearly 59,900 distribution miles and 4,500 transmission …

National Grid stock holds firm as analysts lift targets

National Grid stock (NGG) closed at $80.68 on August 12, 2026, with a market capitalization of $80.24 billion. Analysts have set a price target of $89.49, indicating potential upside, and the stock's 52-week range is $67.52 to $94.64. The company operates regulated electricity and …

Terrestrial Energy’s Lifetime Revenue Up 29%, Advancing in Texas A&M, DOE Fuel Program – Quarterly Update Report

Download the Complete Report Here Terrestrial Energy Inc. (IMSR) Updated Unit Economics Strengthen Value Capture as Texas A&M, Fuel and NRC Progress Advance Commercialization Key Takeaways: 2Q26 advanced IMSR across all three execution pillars, with Texas A&M-RELLIS moving into site-level development, NRC licensing progress …

Truist Financial Cuts Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) Price Target to $84.00

Truist Financial has lowered its price target for Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) from $90.00 to $84.00, while maintaining a "hold" rating. This implies a potential upside of 10.6% from the stock's current price. Other analysts, including Citigroup and Jefferies, have also recently cut …

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) Price Target Lowered to $66.00 at Truist Financial

Truist Financial has lowered its price target for Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) from $68.00 to $66.00 while maintaining a "hold" rating, suggesting a potential downside of 3.79%. This adjustment comes despite Dominion Energy reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results with EPS of $0.79 against a consensus of …

Edison International (EIX) Stock Still Looks Cheap Following Wildfire Reform Warning

Edison International (EIX) stock appears undervalued despite recent wildfire liability concerns and potential credit rating pressure, trading at a P/E of 7.5x compared to an industry average of 21.4x. While the company has delivered a 68.8% return over five years, its current valuation suggests …

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from Brokerages

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) has received a consensus "Reduce" rating from five brokerages, reflecting recent downgrades from Morgan Stanley and Nomura, and a shift to "hold" by Zacks Research and Weiss Ratings. The stock is trading near its 12-month low at $11.54, down …

Power situation returning to normal after large outage affecting Evergy, 4 Rivers customers

A major power outage that affected thousands of Evergy and 4 Rivers Electric customers across east-central and northeast Kansas has largely been resolved. While the cause is still undetermined, the initial outage impacting nearly 4,000 Evergy and over 2,000 4 Rivers customers, including Emporia …

AI boom drives plans for Pennsylvania data-center-only power plants, with 5 gigawatts reserved

The surge in AI and cloud workloads is driving plans for new power plants in Pennsylvania specifically dedicated to data centers. A joint venture between PPL Corp. and Blackstone Infrastructure, called Invitium Energy, has reserved over 5 gigawatts of combined-cycle gas turbines and identified …

Edison International stock holds steady after Q2 earnings and dividend update

Edison International's stock is trading in the high-$60s after its Q2 earnings release on July 30, 2026, with investors focusing on regulated growth, wildfire risk management, and a stable dividend profile. Analysts maintain a "Hold" recommendation with a consensus price target of $72.82, suggesting …

New Economic Study: Southeast Texas Transmission Resiliency Projects Could Deliver Over $18 Billion in Positive Economic Impact for Local Texas Communities

A new economic study by IdeaSmiths, commissioned by CenterPoint Energy, reveals that proposed transmission resiliency projects in Southeast Texas could generate over $18 billion annually for the state's economy, create approximately 41,000 jobs during construction, and add $120 million in annual tax revenues. These …

Duke Energy invests $500,000 to help small businesses grow across North Carolina

Twenty nonprofits will provide microgrants and business support to hundreds of local entrepreneurs across the state Grants are a continuation of North Carolina small businesses support, with over $3 million since 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is …

Duke Energy grants will reach local entrepreneurs through 20 nonprofits

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is providing $500,000 in grants to 20 North Carolina nonprofits. Each nonprofit will receive $25,000 to deliver microgrants and business assistance to hundreds of local entrepreneurs across the state. This initiative continues Duke Energy's commitment to supporting small businesses …

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) Rating Lowered to "Neutral" at Nomura

Nomura downgraded Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) from "buy" to "neutral," contributing to a consensus "reduce" rating for the stock among analysts. KEP shares are trading near their 52-week low after the company missed consensus estimates for both quarterly EPS ($0.13 vs. $0.53) and revenue …

Is Edison International (EIX) Undervalued On The Eaton Fire Ruling?

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Why the recent Eaton Fire ruling matters for Edison International The recent court decision …

NextEra Energy gets funding for major gas-powered generation in Texas

NextEra Energy has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Government of Japan to develop up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas-powered generation in Texas and Pennsylvania. This initiative, part of Japan's $550 billion investment commitment to the U.S., aims to …

Proposed Texas Grid Projects Could Create 41,000 Jobs During Construction

A new economic impact study commissioned by CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) suggests that its planned 765kV transmission resiliency projects in Southeast Texas could generate over $18 billion annually in economic value, create approximately 41,000 construction jobs, and add $120 million in local property taxes each …

Power outage impacts 3,700 Evergy customers in northeast Kansas

Over 3,700 Evergy customers in northeast Kansas, including parts of Shawnee, Lyon, and Osage counties, experienced a power outage on Thursday, August 13, 2026. While the cause remains unknown, crews quickly restored power to over 2,500 customers and estimated full restoration by 11 a.m. …

Copel (ELPC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wed, Aug. 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer - Daniel Slaviero Chief Financial Officer - Felipe Gutterres Vice President of Regulatory Affairs - Andre Gomes General Manager - Dennis Mulica Full Conference Call …

Duke Energy Foundation awards emergency grants to support severe weather recovery in Ohio and Kentucky

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded emergency grants to local nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky to support recovery efforts after severe storms caused widespread damage and power outages. These grants, totaling $100,000, will help organizations like Freestore Foodbank, American Red Cross, and Matthew …

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Is Getting Attention Today, What Is Behind It?

With More Than 180,000 Outages, Duke Energy Funds Storm Recovery

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $100,000 in emergency grants to support severe weather recovery efforts in Ohio and Kentucky following storms that caused widespread damage and over 180,000 power outages. Freestore Foodbank received $75,000, the American Red Cross $15,000, and Matthew 25: Ministries …

How Investors Are Reacting To NextEra Energy (NEE) Government-Backed Gas Buildout And Dividend Declaration

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …