In the current market session, Exelon Inc. (NASDAQ:EXC) share price is at $43.94, after a 0.16% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.70%, but in the past year, went up by 19.63%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. How Does Exelon P/E Compare to Other Companies?The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyz ...

The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, sued Xcel Energy's unit Southwestern Public Service Company for causing the Smokehouse Creek fire in 2024, his office said on Tuesday. ...

As part of a commitment to help address food and housing insecurity, the Foundation awarded grants to organizations in Ohio that meet critical needs through programs that provide food, shelter and other essential services: Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley ($10,000): The grant supports programs that provide meals, shelter and vital resources to those experiencing homelessness in the Youngstown area. In the last year, the Rescue Mission has provided more than 130,000 meals to local people in need and s ...

As part of a commitment to help address food and housing insecurity, the Foundation awarded grants to organizations in Pennsylvania that meet critical needs through programs that provide food, shelter and other essential services: Since 2016, the FirstEnergy Foundation's "Gifts of the Season" program has supported local nonprofits and community initiatives that bring people together and make our neighborhoods stronger. Now celebrating its 10th year, the program continues to grow and adapt to meet community ...

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best blue-chip stocks to invest in.Dividend stocks have fallen behind the broader market this year as investors have piled into tech and AI names. Still, that doesn’t take away from their long-term value. Kirsten Cabacungan, an investment strategist in the Chief Investment Office at Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, points out that total return is about more than just share price moves. Dividend income matters too.She noted that dividend-paying sto ...

Awards of $20,000 each will help provide food, shelter and essential servicesFAIRMONT, W.Va., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, the FirstEnergy Foundation is sharing the spirit of giving by awarding $40,000 in "Gifts of the Season" grants to two nonprofit organizations making a positive impact in West Virginia and Maryland communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies. Altogether, the Gifts of the Season program will provide a total of $100,000 to eight nonprofits a ...

To support safety-focused STEM education, the Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston (Essex County). The funding will help expand burn prevention education and fire safety programming in central and northern New Jersey. This year, more than 13,000 people have completed The Burn Center's prevention and education programs – including many of JCP&L's linemen. Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President, New Jersey: "Supporting organizations that stren ...

Core Insights - The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered the interest rate benchmark by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50-3.75%, marking the third reduction in 2025, aimed at supporting a cooling labor market [1][2] Interest Rate Impact on Utilities - Lower interest rates create a favorable environment for capital-intensive sectors like utilities, which require significant funding for infrastructure and operations [2] - The utility sector has an inverse correlation with interest rates; rate cuts reduce the cost of servicing debt, enhancing profit margins and cash flows for utility companies [3] - As interest rates fall, utility stocks become more attractive to income-focused investors, leading to increased demand for high-dividend sectors like utilities [4] Investment Case for Utilities - The combination of lower financing costs, stable cash flows, and rising electricity demand from AI data centers strengthens the investment case for utilities amid macroeconomic uncertainty [5] - Investing in diversified Utility ETFs is recommended over individual utility stocks to mitigate risks associated with regulatory changes and company-specific issues [6] Utility ETFs Overview - Utility ETFs provide a one-stop solution for investors, offering exposure to a broad range of companies in the utilities sector while ensuring superior liquidity and lower expense ratios compared to actively managed funds [7] Recommended Utility ETFs - **Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)**: Net assets of $2.25 billion, exposure to 67 utility stocks, year-to-date gain of 17.1%, fees of 8 bps [9] - **State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)**: AUM of $22.16 billion, exposure to 31 companies, year-to-date gain of 16.6%, fees of 8 bps [10][11] - **iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU)**: Net assets of $1.78 billion, exposure to 44 companies, year-to-date gain of 15.7%, fees of 38 bps [12] - **Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)**: Net assets of $8.3 billion, exposure to 68 companies, year-to-date gain of 17.1%, fees of 9 bps [13] - **Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI)**: Market value of $51.5 million, exposure to 35 companies, year-to-date gain of 16.8%, fees of 81 bps [14][15]

Evergy logo over a renewable-energy landscape with solar panels, wind turbines, and power lines. Key Points Evergy Energy is well-positioned to benefit from an energy demand boom tied to AI datacenters. Analysts are leading this market higher, pointing to new all-time highs in 2026. The dividend is healthy and expected to grow, but investors should be aware of some risks. Interested in Evergy Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. AI is everywhere and certainly available to help with portfolio ...

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Jamie L. Engstrom has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Continue Reading Jamie L. Engstrom has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Engstrom has served as the senior vice president and global chief information officer of Caterpillar Inc. since 2020. Caterpillar is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off ...