Investors are getting defensive, and that's driving higher prices in the utility and consumer staples sectors.
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NextEra Energy has lagged behind the broader market in the past year, yet Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about its prospects.
AES Corporation has underperformed the broader market YTD, but Wall Street analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
While PG&E Corporation has underperformed many of its peers and the overall market this year, Wall Street analysts believe the stock has a modest upside.
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As investors near retirement, their financial goals often shift towards prioritizing a steady income stream rather than emphasizing potential capital gains.
There are ways to both reduce what you send to your utility company and to get something back as an investor in the sector.
The utility sector has its challenges, but the sell-off has gone too far.
Utility stocks are well-positioned to ride out winter volatility and pay a high, inflation-beating dividend yield with distribution growth in the forecast.
Utilities have surged, with the XLU ETF gaining 4.72% in a week. Known for steady dividends, they attract income-focused investors amid market uncertainty.