While the market has enjoyed a good run, a possible consolidation warrants a closer look at utility stocks to buy. Basically, this sector is permanently relevant, enabling investors to sleep easier at night.That’s not to say that utilities deliver guaranteed returns: they absolutely do not. However, the recent volatility in the major indices appears to suggest that Wall Street is rotating away from risk-on names. As a result, those who want to stay in the market may stand a better chance of weathering the t ...

American Water Works (AWK) has announced that its unit, Pennsylvania American Water, will invest $2.5 million to replace 3,300 feet of water mains in South Park Township, Allegheny County. This new upgrade will provide high-quality, reliable and affordable water service and fire protection to the customers in the region.Since a major portion of water and wastewater pipelines are nearing toward end of effective service life, timely repair, maintenance and upgrades become essential to provide reliable service ...

All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But 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 that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its ...

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Water Supply sector have probably already heard of Primo (PRMW) and American Water Works (AWK) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets compan ...

While there’s much discussion about precious resources these days given heightened inflation concerns, there’s nothing more critical than water, which brings us to the best water stocks to buy in April.Simply stated, no alternative to water exists. We have what we have and that’s about it. Geopolitically, then, researchers are concerned that military conflicts will be waged over water rights and access in the next 50 to 100 years. It’s also projected to be a high probability.On a less draconian note, water ...

American Water Works (AWK) has announced that its unit, Pennsylvania American Water, will invest $5.7 million to install 2,900 feet of water mains in Punxsutawney area. This new upgrade will provide high-quality, reliable and affordable water service and fire protection to the customers in the region.The company will initially install 1,500 feet of new water main along Greenhouse Road in Bell Township and later this spring thee project will transition to Rikers and Williams Roads in Bell Township, where 1,4 ...

Wall Street had a dream run in 2023 reversing the nightmare of 2022. The impressive bull run is set to continue in 2024. Year to date, the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have rallied 5.5%, 10.5% and 11.1%, respectively.On Mar 20, after the FOMC meeting, the Fed kept the benchmark lending rate constant in the range of 5.25-5.5%. However, the Fed’s latest “dot-plot” (a closely watched matrix of anonymous projections from the 19 officials who comprise the FOMC) shows the benchmark lending rate to co ...

All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.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 yield, a metric tha ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water is proud to announce the release of its annual Supplier Diversity Report, "Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity," to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The report highlights the company's continued commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive supply chain, exceeding the CPUC’s goals for 2023. “We are thrilled to share another outstanding year for Supplier Diversity at California American Water,” said Kevin Tilden, President of Califo ...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water highlights the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast. “Common household leaks are often simple to fix,” said Jody Carlson, Vice President of Operations for Missouri American Water. “Ignoring a minor leak can become financially significant over time.” According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Below are a few common places to check f ...