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3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy as Wind and Solar's Market Share Climbs
Something big happened earlier this year. For the first time ever, wind and solar energy surpassed the 10% mark in total contribution to U.S. electricity generation. According to the EIA's....
Sabesp Stock Upgraded: A Cheap Utility in Brazil?
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.New Jersey Resources, Corp. (NYSE: NJR)Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
What to Expect From TerraForm Power, Inc. in 2018
2017 was a transitional year for TerraForm Power Inc. (NASDAQ: TERP), going from being controlled by the bankrupt SunEdison to being majority-owned by Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM).....
3 Unknown but Amazing Dividend Stocks
Dividend stocks are hot commodities in today's low-interest-rate environment, and that popularity has produced steep valuations among the biggest, best-known players. So we asked our investors to....
Ormat Technologies' Electricity Growth Covers for Weaker Product Sales in Q3
If you are looking at the revenue and earnings declines at Ormat Technologies (NYSE: ORA) as an ill omen, then you need to look at the results again. Sure, third-quarter results didn't quite stack....
3 Growth Dividend Stocks for November
Buying and holding high-quality stocks is arguably the most effective way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. To expand on that concept, the smartest investors know that dividend....
Why You Shouldn’t Pass Over Utilities Stocks
Utilities may be steadier than tech or energy industry companies, but they're not where growth goes to die. In this week's Energy and Industrials episode of Industry Focus, market analysts Sarah....
Here's Why Aqua America Climbed 7% in October
Shares of the water utility Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) rose 7% in October. In addition to information about the company's dividend, investors took kindly to the stock after learning of two analyst....
UGI Corp Ends Its Fiscal Year on a Positive Note
UGI (NYSE: UGI) finished its fiscal year about where it expected. While the utility holding company battled warmer weather across all its service territories, it made progress on its initiatives....
Lackluster Earnings Mean These 2 Cheap High-Yield Stocks Probably Can't Grow Their Dividends Right Now
Energy infrastructure companies Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP) and CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust (NYSE: CORR) both have something that would catch the eye of income-focused investors: a yield north....
Why Shares of American States Water Jumped 9% in October
Shares of American States Water (NYSE: AWR), a water utility that provides services to more than 260,000 customers throughout California, climbed more than 9% in October following the announcement....
Here's Why I Just Bought This High-Yield Renewable-Energy Stock
Dividend stocks are often considered stodgy, low-growth investments -- unless they pay a high yield. In that case, they're often considered too risky for many investors, because the payout may be....
3 Things to Watch When Aqua America Reports Q3 Earnings
Aqua America (NYSE: WTR), an industry leader among water utilities, is expected to report its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 1. For some investors, wading through a water utility's earnings report....
Better Buy: Aqua America, Inc. vs. Connecticut Water Service
Water stocks offer income investors respectable dividends and steady growth. That's because most water utilities operate within regulated markets, where investments in water distribution....
Better Buy: American Water Works vs. California Water Service Group
Income investors looking for low-risk growth may find what they're looking for in water stocks. That's because water utilities usually operate in regulated markets, which provide reliable....
Better Buy: Aqua America, Inc. vs. California Water Service Corp
Water utilities Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) and California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) both have impressive dividend histories. But with roughly similar businesses, Aqua America's dividend....
Why American Water Works Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
Flooding investors with a variety of emotions, earnings season can often leave investors feeling excited, relieved, or confused -- and overwhelmed. And, in the case of a company missing analysts'....
5 Top Dividend Stocks in Water
When investors look to buy dividend-paying stocks -- especially those with high yields -- utilities are often one of the first considerations. Since utilities operate in regulated markets, they....
Why Calpine Corporation's Shares Popped 10% Today
Shares of Calpine Corporation (NYSE: CPN) jumped as much as 10.4% in trading Friday after the wholesale utility company agreed to sell itself to a group led by private equity firm Energy Capital....
How Aqua America, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) is one of the largest publicly traded water utilities on the market. The water stock is up 14% in 2017 and has a history of delivering returns to shareholders over the long
Everything Investors Need to Know About the Avista/Hydro One Deal
Last month, electric and natural gas utility Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) announced that it will be acquired by Canadian utility Hydro One (TSX: H) for $5.3 billion to create one of North America's
Why NextEra Energy Partners Shares Popped 11% in July
Shares of yieldco NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) jumped 11.4% in July according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence after the company reported earnings for the second quarter. And
Why Consolidated Edison Is a Dividend Investor's Dream
Let's face it: Utilities are no one's idea of an exciting class of stocks. This is perhaps why Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED) seldom makes investors' lists of top 10 picks.That's too bad, because it's
Targa Resources Mashes on the Growth Accelerator Again in the Second Quarter
What a difference a couple of quarters has made for Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP). It wasn't so long ago that a lack of growth options was a major concern for the company. Today, though, Targa has a