Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Whil ...

Investors interested in Utility - Electric Power stocks are likely familiar with NorthWestern (NWE) and Pinnacle West (PNW) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while ...

Investors interested in Utilities stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has ENGIE BRASL EGA (EGIEY) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Utilities peers, we might be able to answer that question.ENGIE BRASL EGA is a member of the Utilities sector. This group includes 108 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #7. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, ...

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measure ...

Xcel Energy (XEL) shares soared 6.7% in the last trading session to close at $77.93. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 0.7% gain over the past four weeks.Xcel Energy has agreed to settle the 2021 Marshall Fire lawsuit, while standing by its claim that its equipment did not cause or contribute to the incident. As part of the settlement, the company will pay $640 million, with nearly $350 million covered by its remain ...

All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yiel ...

In the latest trading session, NRG Energy (NRG) closed at $167.43, marking a -2.07% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.95%. Heading into today, shares of the power company had gained 18.1% over the past month, outpacing the Utilities sector's loss of 1.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of ...

Vistra Corp. (VST) ended the recent trading session at $204.24, demonstrating a -6.28% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.95%. Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 14.65% in the past month. In that same time, the Utilities sector lost 1.16%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.64%. The upcoming earnings release of Vistra Corp. will be of great interest to investor ...

Key Takeaways NEE's ROE of 12.31% far exceeds DUK's 9.85% and the industry average of 10.35%.Earnings estimates for NEE in 2025 and 2026 are increasing y/y at a higher rate than DUK.DUK offers a higher dividend yield at 3.52%, but NEE offers a cheaper valuation.The Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry offers a strong case for stable, long-term income, backed by its regulated structure. Regulations enable utilities to recover costs and generate consistent returns, which helps minimize earnings volatility. ...

The Utilities group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Eletrobras (EBR) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Utilities peers, we might be able to answer that question.Eletrobras is one of 108 companies in the Utilities group. The Utilities group currently sits at #4 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measu ...