BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. ("edenor" or the "Company"; BYMA/NYSE: EDN), the largest electricity distribution company in Argentina, announces that on April 22nd, 2025, it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the '2024 Annual Report') before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'). The 2024 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting either the SEC's website at www.se ...

Core Viewpoint - Entergy is set to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on April 29, 2025, before the market opens [1] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will be discussed in a live webcast at 10 a.m. Central time on the same day [2] - Presentation materials will be available on Entergy's website prior to the market opening on the day of the call [3] - An archived replay of the webcast will be accessible on Entergy's Investor Relations website [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Entergy produces, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas [4] - The company is focused on growth, reliability, and resilience of its energy system while maintaining affordable energy rates [4] - Entergy is investing in cleaner energy generation, including modern natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources [4] - The company contributes over $100 million annually in economic benefits to the communities it serves through various initiatives [4] - Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, employing around 12,000 individuals [4]

Core Viewpoint - Xcel Energy (XEL) is expected to report its first-quarter 2025 results on April 24, with a prior negative earnings surprise of 6.9% in the last quarter [1] Factors Impacting Q1 Earnings - The company is adding new electric and natural gas customers, which is likely to positively impact performance in the upcoming quarter [2] - Demand from data centers, electric vehicle adoption, and economic growth in the service region are expected to benefit quarterly earnings [3] - Increased operation and maintenance expenses may offset some positive factors, with severe windstorms in Texas and New Mexico potentially negatively impacting earnings [3] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is 96 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.09% [4] - The consensus revenue estimate is $3.93 billion, indicating a year-over-year improvement of 7.82% [4] Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for Xcel Energy, with an Earnings ESP of -2.08% and a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [5][6]

DALLAS, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its first quarter 2025 results on May 8, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) first quarter 2025 results conference call. Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com. Sempra executives will host a conference call at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 8 that will include discussion of Oncor's first quarter 2025 operational and financial results. Investors, media, analysts and the pu ...

Group 1: American Express - American Express is down 15.1% year-to-date, presenting a potential buying opportunity with a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.1 [4] - The company has a diversified customer base, with U.S. consumer services accounting for 38% of worldwide network volumes [6] - American Express has consistently raised its dividend and has never cut it since 1977, returning $7.9 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2024 [10][11] - The company has outperformed Visa, Mastercard, and the S&P 500 over the last five years, indicating strong growth potential [8][12] Group 2: International Paper - International Paper offers a nearly 4% dividend yield and operates in a mature industry with growth prospects from e-commerce packaging [13] - The acquisition of DS Smith positions the company as a global player in the packaging market, aiming for earnings growth through synergies [14][15] - Management projects a long-term growth rate of 3% to 4% in North America and Europe, with potential free cash flow of $2 billion to $2.5 billion by 2027 [16] Group 3: NextEra Energy - NextEra Energy stock is down 7.3% year-to-date, but offers a 3.4% forward-yielding dividend, making it an attractive investment opportunity [17] - The company is the largest electric utility by market cap and has a significant focus on renewable energy, with 40 GW of solar, wind, and energy storage [18] - Despite concerns over tariffs affecting renewable energy projects, NextEra Energy is a regulated utility, ensuring stable returns [20] - The company has maintained an average payout ratio of 81% over the past five years, reflecting a conservative approach to dividends [21] - Shares are currently trading at 10.6 times operating cash flow, below their five-year average multiple of 15, indicating a favorable buying opportunity [23]

Group 1: Economic Context - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that unemployment and inflation are likely to rise due to economic slowdown and tariffs, indicating potential stagflation [2] - Trump's tariffs could lead to a combination of slowing economic growth and increasing inflation, raising concerns for investors [2] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - Dominion Energy is highlighted as a strong investment during stagflation due to its essential service of electricity, with a forward dividend yield of 5.13% and expected EPS growth of 5% to 7% annually [3][6] - Kroger is positioned to benefit from consistent consumer demand for groceries, with its share price rising amid market turbulence, and it has less exposure to international tariffs compared to peers [7][8][9] - Vertex Pharmaceuticals is noted for its unique position in the market with approved medications for cystic fibrosis and a new pain medication, suggesting resilience in its share price despite economic challenges [11][13][14]

Core Viewpoint - Edison International is facing a class action lawsuit due to allegations of making false or misleading statements regarding its Public Safety Power Shutoffs program, which purportedly increased wildfire risks instead of mitigating them [3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The class action represents investors who purchased securities between February 25, 2021, and February 6, 2025, with a deadline for filing a lead plaintiff motion set for April 21, 2025 [1]. - The lawsuit claims that Edison misrepresented the effectiveness of its wildfire risk mitigation strategies, leading to investor damages when the truth was revealed [3]. Group 2: Legal Representation - Investors are encouraged to contact the Portnoy Law Firm for a complimentary case evaluation and to discuss their legal rights regarding the lawsuit [2]. - The Portnoy Law Firm has a history of recovering over $5.5 billion for investors affected by corporate wrongdoing [4].

Core Insights - Xcel Energy (XEL) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, a 9.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $3.93 billion, reflecting a 7.8% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Earnings Estimates - There has been a downward revision of 5.6% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating analysts' reassessment of their initial forecasts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Operating revenues- Electric and natural gas' is $3.91 billion, representing a 7.9% increase from the previous year [5] - 'Operating revenues- Other' is expected to be -$60.80 million, indicating a significant decline of 364.3% year-over-year [5] - 'Operating revenues- Natural Gas' is forecasted to reach $921.31 million, suggesting a slight decrease of 2.1% year-over-year [5] - Analysts predict 'Operating revenues- Electric' will likely be $2.99 billion, reflecting an 11.4% increase year-over-year [6] Market Performance - Xcel shares have returned +1.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.6% change [6] - Xcel holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [6]

Core Viewpoint - FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) is expected to report its first-quarter 2025 results on April 23, following a previous quarter that saw a negative earnings surprise of 4.3% [1] Factors Impacting Q1 Performance - In February 2025, FirstEnergy's subsidiary upgraded its electric system in eastern Westmoreland County, benefiting nearly 500 customers and likely boosting revenue for the upcoming quarter [2] - Jersey Central Power & Light, another subsidiary, completed electric system upgrades in northern and eastern Monmouth County, enhancing service for over 4,000 customers [3] - The completion of a utility-scale solar site in West Virginia by Mon Power and Potomac Edison, featuring nearly 14,000 solar panels producing up to 5.5 megawatts, is expected to positively impact first-quarter results [4] - Severe storms in March 2025 caused power outages affecting over 311,000 consumers, potentially leading to increased operating expenses for power restoration, which may offset some positive impacts [5] Q1 Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is 59 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.3% [6] - Revenue is estimated at $3.64 billion, indicating a 10.8% improvement year-over-year [6] - Total electric distribution deliveries are expected to reach 38,784.4 megawatt-hours, up 5.9% from the previous year [6] Earnings Prediction - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for FirstEnergy, with an Earnings ESP of +0.85% and a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [7][8]

The stock market is having a rough start to the year. The S&P 500 is down about 15% from its recent peak. Many stocks have fallen even more. Despite its robust growth, Broadcom shares have sunk more than 30% from their recent peak. That has knocked its valuation down to about 25.7 times forward earnings. While that's not exorbitant for a company growing as fast as Broadcom, it's higher than the broader market indexes. The S&P 500 trades at less than 20 times its forward earnings, while the Nasdaq-100 fetche ...