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Utility stocks are the companies that provide everyday utilities that consumers need to survive. This primarily refers to amenities such as gas, heat, and electricity, as well as food and water. It is a broad industrial category, but some of the most popular stocks include UGI Corporation and Consolidated Edison, both of which operate across multiple subsectors.
7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024
These seven recession-resistant stocks offer stability and potential growth even in challenging economic conditions.
Hot Stocks: 7 Hidden Gems Will THRIVE in a Low Interest Rate Environment
Under-the-radar winners across sectors and industries are set to thrive as anticipated lower interest rate is anticipated.
The 3 Best Utilities Stocks to Buy in August 2024
As years of anemic performance, the best utilities stocks are breaking out due to improved market conditions and data center growth.
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Recent Utility Stocks Articles
5 Best Utility Stocks for Dividend Growth
If you're buying utility stocks for dividends, focus on the firms that are boosting their payouts the fastest. I'll give you my top 5 today
Trade of the Day: American Water Works (AWK)
American Water Works is in an excellent position to help with infrastructure improvements, which are especially prominent right now as people work to ensure that issues like the lead-poisoned water in Flint, Michigan do not happen again.
Fed Rally Not Enough to Break Resistance
The S&P 500 stopped short of its near-term goal.
Utility Stocks: Down Big in 2015, Still Too High to Buy
Duke Energy (DUK) and Edison International (EIX): These utility stocks are great companies, but right now, they're not worth new money.
Utilities Flash Another Sell Signal
The Dow Jones Utility Average is clearly telling us that there is a problem.
Sell All but the Highest-Quality Income Investments
Review your positions in utilities, fixed income, REITs and other income-dependent stocks.
3 High-Yielding Utility Stocks to Buy
I suggest focusing your new money on a handful of interest-sensitive utility stocks that have already undergone sizable price "corrections" from their 2015 highs.
Utility Stocks Look Like a Great Bargain
This group is currently an attractive alternative to higher-risk sectors.
Trade of the Day: Wisconsin Energy (WEC)
My best trading advice: Naked puts are as close to free money as you're likely to get.
Is It Time to Take a Risk-On Approach?
Bonds and utilities are being sold as some investors take a more aggressive stance.
Why Owning Utility Stocks Is a Risky Bet
By almost any measure, utilities don’t offer a compelling risk-reward profile for investors right now.
If Europe Disappoints, Look Out Below
The market has already discounted a 50 billion euro monthly bond-buying program.
These 2 Charts Should Give Any Investor Pause
The stark contrast between small caps and utilities is a warning to all but the most aggressive traders.
Defensive Investments Go ‘Exponential’
Bonds and utilities have broken above their bullish resistance lines.
Is It Too Late to Jump Aboard Utilities?
The staid Dow Jones Utility Average has gone parabolic, beating out other major indices.
3 Best Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio
The best defensive funds are ones that can provide decent returns in the latter stage of a bull market but also minimize losses when the bear is in full swing.
Bears’ Growls Drove Some to Safety
Investors fled to the relative safety of utility stocks and took profits in the transports.
