JACKSON, Mich., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2025 first quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A webcast of the presentation will be available on CMS Energy's website, cmsenergy.com. An audio replay will be available approximately three hours after the webcast and will be archived for 30 days on CMS Energy's website in the "Investors" section. CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy compa ...

Market Overview - The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 declined by 0.14% and 0.13% respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.34% [1] - Investor sentiment is influenced by President Trump's tariff policies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy [1] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the central bank's commitment to two rate cuts by the end of the year, aiming for a half-percentage point reduction [1] Economic Indicators - The Federal Open Market Committee maintained borrowing rates in the range of 4.25-4.5%, aligning with market expectations [2] - Preliminary consumer sentiment for March fell to 57.9 from 64.7 in the previous month [2] - Retail sales increased by 0.2% in February, with a year-over-year growth of 3.1%, surpassing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of 2.8% [2] Labor Market - Jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the week ending March 20, indicating a slight cooling in the labor market [3] - Layoff levels remain low, but individuals are staying unemployed longer compared to the previous year, suggesting a cooling trend [3] - Overall labor market conditions are neutral amid economic uncertainty, with limited layoffs and slowing hiring [3] Stock Performance - CMS Energy Corporation shares increased by 11.7% since being upgraded to Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) on January 27, outperforming the S&P 500's 7.3% decline [4] - Shionogi & Co., Ltd. shares returned 5.3% since its upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 on January 24, also outperforming the S&P 500's 7.5% decrease [5] - The Zacks Model Portfolio of Rank 1 stocks has outperformed the S&P 500 index by almost 13 percentage points since 1988, with an annualized average return of +23.9% [7] Focus List and Recommendations - Uber Technologies, Inc. shares gained 22.9% over the past 12 weeks, while Chevron Corporation returned 14.5% during the same period [11] - The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +18.41% in 2024, compared to +25.04% for the S&P 500 index [12] - The Zacks Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP) returned -6.29% in December 2024, while achieving +16.26% for the year [16] Dividend Portfolio Performance - Johnson & Johnson returned 12.2% over the past 12 weeks, and Coca-Cola Company increased by 9.3% during the same timeframe [18] - The Zacks Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP) returned -7.44% in December 2024, with a full-year return of +6.95% [19] Top 10 Stocks - Primo Brands Corporation has increased by 4.9% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 index's 3.8% decrease [22] - The Top 10 portfolio achieved a cumulative return of +1948.35% since 2012, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index's 469.98% [24]

The Federal Reserve raised its annual inflation outlook for the year to nearly 3% on Wednesday, while it left interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive time this year. Rising inflation and lack of clarity over President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals have made the Federal Reserve adopt a cautious approach.Volatility returned to markets in late January and has since been rattling stocks as concerns over the economy’s health have grown over the past month.Given the ongoing volatility and uncertaint ...

Investors interested in Utilities stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is CMS Energy (CMS) 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.CMS Energy is a member of our Utilities group, which includes 104 different companies and currently sits at #4 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Clean Energy recently secured up to $334 million in construction-to-term financing for two transformative solar projects in Michigan. The Branch Solar project, a 200 MW facility in Branch County, will be NorthStar's largest solar asset in Michigan. The Genesee Solar project will be a 50 MW clean energy facility located in a historically disenfranchised community in Genesee County. "Our Michigan roots run deep," said Brian Hartmann, President of Nort ...

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.Even ...

For those looking to find strong Utilities stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. CMS Energy (CMS) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? 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.CMS Energy is one of 104 individual stocks in the Utilities sector. Collectively, t ...

The Utilities group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is CMS Energy (CMS) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Utilities sector should help us answer this question.CMS Energy is a member of the Utilities sector. This group includes 104 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #7. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____to_____ Commission File No. Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address; and Telephone Number IRS Employer Identification No. 1-9513 CMS ENERGY CORPORA ...

Volatility has returned to Wall Street this year, with investors’ confidence getting dented by concerns over the economy’s future. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House lifted investors’ sentiment for a while, but the euphoria has faded as fears of a trade war have escalated over the past week.Given this situation, cautious investors looking for a steady income and ways to protect their capital may want to hold or buy dividend-paying stocks. Four such stocks are Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAF ...