Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Half of the S&P 500 utilities companies beat earnings this week

Four out of the eight S&P 500 utilities companies that reported their quarterly results this week surpassed earnings expectations. On the revenue front, five out of the eight companies beat Wall Street forecasts. The State Street Utilitie... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 6 days ago

Short Seller Jim Chanos Calls Elon Musk's Orbital Datacenter Goals 'AI Snake Oil' — Says Need To See 'Actual' Savings

Short seller James Chanos has criticized the tech industry's push towards developing orbital datacenters, outlining that space-based datacenters would cost more. “AI Snake Oil” In a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Chano... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 22 days ago

NRG Energy Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

Accomplished Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense Industry Veteran Adds Global Operations and Financial Expertise to NRG Board of Directors HOUSTON, February 04, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announ... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

VBR Offers Greater Size While ISCV Pays Higher Yield

Key Points VBR is much larger and more liquid than ISCV, but comes with a slightly higher expense ratio. ISCV holds more stocks, while VBR has delivered stronger five-year growth. Both ETFs tilt toward small-cap value stocks, but sector w... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Sunrun (RUN) Price Target Raised Amid ‘Compelling’ Partnership with NRG Energy

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is included among the 11 Best Performing Energy Stocks in 2025.Sunrun (RUN) Price Target Raised Amid 'Compelling' Partnership with NRG Energy Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is America’s leading provider of clean energy... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

The top performing electric utilities companies by YTD gains in 2025

[Renewable energy concept. Glowing symbolic light bulb and power transmission lines. Ascending arrows. Increasing production of clean electricity, energy security, recycling. Graphic design on photo] Lari Bat The utilities sector has been... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

The best performing utilities stocks YTD: Oklo, Enlight Renewable Energy, and more

[An elevated/drone view of an electricity pylon in the UK at sunset] Justin Paget The utilities sector has delivered impressive returns this year, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XLU]) adva... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Could oil stocks become an unlikely AI play in 2026?

While Wall Street grows more bullish on industrial companies that will be key to building out and powering AI data centers, could an energy giant like Exxon Mobil (XOM) be a part of the next phase of the AI Revolution? Yahoo Finance senio... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Stock futures marginally higher as Wall Street looks towards a Santa Claus rally

[Republican Politics and Wall Street] Douglas Rissing U.S. stock index futures hovered just above the flat line on Tuesday, as Wall Street tries to end a turbulent year on a strong note. S&P 500 futures (SPX [https://seekingalpha.com/sym... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): A Bull Case Theory

We came across a bullish thesis on NRG Energy, Inc. on X.com by @TheValueist. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on NRG. NRG Energy, Inc.'s share was trading at $149.48 as of December 17th. NRG’s trailing and forward P/E... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Why a Fund Has a $194 Million TIC Solutions Bet Despite a 20% Drop Since Its NYSE Listing

Key Points Dallas-based Permian Investment Partners increased its TIC position by nearly 4.9 million shares in the third quarter. The move contributed to a net value change of about $86.9 million. As of September 30, Permian holds about... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

This Stock Is Down 40% From Its Peak, So Why Is One Fund Betting $150 Million on It?

Key Points Dallas-based Permian Investment Partners added nearly 1.3 million shares of KBR in the third quarter. The move contributed to an estimated $58.8 million net position change. Permian now holds about 3.2 million KBR shares value... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Jim Cramer on NRG: “I Think It’s a Very Well-Run Company”

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar recently. When a caller asked if the stock could get a signature, Cramer “Booyah!”, he replied: “You are going to get a Booyah because I like the nuclear component the... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

NRG Energy launched with Buy rating at UBS on attractive valuation, cash flow

[nrg sign is seen at its headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA.] JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images NRG Energy (NRG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NRG]) +3.5% in Tuesday's trading as UBS initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Morgan Stanley Updates Price Target for NRG Energy (NRG) Amid Utility Sector Review

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks that Outperform the S&P 500.Morgan Stanley Updates Price Target for NRG Energy (NRG) Amid Utility Sector Review Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash On November 20, Morgan St... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

A Fresh Look at NRG Energy’s Valuation Following Texas Loan for New Greens Bayou Gas Plant

NRG Energy (NRG) is moving ahead with a $370 million low-interest loan from the Texas Energy Fund to build a 455-megawatt natural gas plant at its Greens Bayou location near Houston. This is the third supported project and increases NRG's... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

NRG Energy Receives FERC & NYSPSC Approval for LS Power Portfolio Acquisition

Approval progresses a transformative portfolio expansion, strengthening NRG’s capability to serve reliable, affordable energy amid growing demand HOUSTON, November 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), today announced t... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

Monday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Consumer Products

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Monday, shares of Utilities companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 0.3% loss. Within the sector, NRG Energy Inc (Symbol: NRG) and Vistra Corp (Symbol: VST) are two large sto... Full story