Utility Stocks

Don’t Expect Utilities to Stay Defensive During a Downturn

The utilities sector is richly valued and populated by nervous investors looking for 'bond proxies,' which may prevent it from outperforming during the next downturn. More 

Have We Seen the Highs for the Summer?

My guess is that the market will turn lower but hold at the support line of the bull channel. More 

Utilities: Big Gains, But Rising Risks

The utilities sector has surged to a 15%-plus gain this year, but the group could suffer if the rally in defensive stocks peters out. More 

Utilities Burn Bright as Market Outlook Dims

An improving U.S. economy and the coldest March in recent memory have the utility sector putting up electrifying returns so far this year. Their defensive nature will help maintain that run in months ahead. More 

3 Water Utilities That Could Make a Big Splash

In the coming year, rocketing demand for water could mean shortages and rising prices. Cash in on the trend with one of these water utility stocks. More 

Bond Fund Could be Signaling End to Fed’s Easy Money Policy

Its move up could be foretelling a rise in interest rates before the end of this year. More 

Silver Spring Networks to Light Up IPO Market

Smart-grid provider Silver Spring Networks is coming public this week and could have nice growth ahead of it. Here's all you need to know. More