Utilities
MarketMinute Exclusive – November 20, 2025 The Utilities - Electric Power sector, long considered a bastion of stability and defensive investing, shocked financial markets in 2024 with a spectacular year-to-date rally that dramatically outpaced the broader industry. This unexpected surge marked a profound turnaround from previous years' underperformance, fundamentally reshaping
California Water Service Group
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), one of the nation's largest publicly traded water utilities, today announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share, marking its 323rd consecutive quarterly payout. This remarkable declaration, made on October 29, 2025, not only solidifies the company's reputation
Unitil
Hampton, NH – October 29, 2025 – Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL), a utility company serving customers in New England, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. This declaration, made on October 29, 2025, signals the company'
Natural Gas
New York, NY – October 29, 2025 – Natural gas futures have surged dramatically in late October 2025, driven by sudden and widespread forecasts of significantly colder weather across the central and eastern United States. This abrupt shift from a relatively mild autumn has sent ripples through the energy markets, triggering a
NextEra Energy
Juno Beach, FL – October 23, 2025 – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a leading clean energy company, today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.5665 per share. This declaration underscores the company's robust financial health and its ongoing commitment
AI
In a year where the narrative has been overwhelmingly dominated by the relentless march of artificial intelligence, a surprising contender has emerged from the shadows to claim the top spot in market performance: the Utilities sector. Often considered the epitome of "boring" and defensive investing, utilities have quietly
Energy Infrastructure
Calgary, AB – The North American energy infrastructure sector is buzzing with renewed optimism, underscored by the impressive performance of AltaGas (TSX:ALA), a diversified energy infrastructure company, which has recently moved decisively above crucial technical and fundamental thresholds. This significant upward trajectory, marked by a year-to-date stock rise of over
Atmos Energy
In a remarkable display of market confidence and strategic execution, three prominent companies – Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO), United Rentals (NYSE: URI), and Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) – have reached all-time high stock prices today, October 14, 2025. This significant milestone underscores their robust financial health, effective business models, and ability to
MarketMomentum
As of mid-October 2025, a compelling and diverse group of companies, spanning utilities, biotechnology, advanced materials, and defense, have seen their stocks reach impressive 52-week highs. This significant market event underscores a nuanced financial landscape where both defensive stability and high-growth innovation are being richly rewarded. The surge in valuations
NRG Energy
NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has recently commanded significant attention in financial markets, with its stock experiencing a robust surge throughout September 2025. This impressive performance, marked by a nearly 15% gain in a single month, is more than just a company-specific success story; it serves as a powerful indicator of
PG&E
San Francisco, CA – October 3, 2025 – In a significant move for the utility sector, Jefferies today announced a revision to its price target for PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), lowering it from $22 to $20. Despite this adjustment, the investment bank reiterated its "Buy" rating on the
European Power Prices
London, Berlin, Amsterdam – October 3, 2025 – European power markets are bracing for a weekend of unprecedented volatility as Storm Amy is forecast to drive electricity prices into negative territory across the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. This phenomenon, where generators effectively pay the grid to take their surplus power, highlights