With a market cap of $43.4 billion, Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a leading regulated utility holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across eight states, including Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Xcel Energy fits this criterion perfectly. Xcel generates power from a diverse mix of sources ranging from wind, ...

With a market cap of $31.9 billion, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is a global leader in the beauty industry. The company manufactures, markets, and sells a wide range of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products under prestigious brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, M·A·C, Jo Malone London, and TOM FORD Beauty. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Estée Lauder fits this criterion perfectly. Its products are distributed worl ...