Algonquin Power & Utilities vs. CenterPoint Energy: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two utility stocks for 2026 investment. Algonquin Power & Utilities operates diverse water, gas, and electric services across North America with a 4.9% revenue growth but faces turnaround challenges and negative free cash flow. CenterPoint Energy serves 7 million customers with stronger 8.3% revenue growth and benefits from Houston's booming data center and industrial expansion. The analyst recommends CenterPoint Energy due to its genuine growth trajectory versus Algonquin's recovery mode.

06/11/2026, 1:19 PM • The Motley Fool

What Hurt NRG's Quarterly Earnings Despite Higher Revenue, Asset Contributions

NRG Energy reported Q1 2026 earnings that missed adjusted EPS estimates at $1.48 vs. $1.77 expected, despite 19% revenue growth to $10.256 billion. Unrealized hedge losses, mild Texas weather, and higher supply costs pressured results. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance and plans $1.4 billion in shareholder returns, while expanding PJM opportunities to 2 GW and pursuing data-center projects.

05/06/2026, 12:46 PM • Benzinga

Sunrun is the Number One Provider of Energy Independence for Americans, Expanding the Nation’s Largest Residential Distributed Power Plant

Sunrun installed 1.5 GWh of residential battery storage in 2025, representing approximately 48% of the 3.1 GWh total U.S. residential energy storage market. The company now operates over 237,000 storage and solar systems with 4.0 GWh of networked storage capacity, equivalent to 44% of all residential energy storage installed in the U.S. since inception. Sunrun's battery fleet dispatched 18 GWh to support grids in 2025 and achieved a record 71% storage attachment rate in Q4 2025.

03/12/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

NRG Energy Boosts FY26 Guidance After LS Power Deal

NRG Energy raised its FY26 financial guidance following the completion of its LS Power asset acquisition on January 30, 2026. The company increased adjusted EBITDA guidance to $5.325-$5.825 billion and Free Cash Flow guidance to $2.800-$3.300 billion, reflecting approximately 11 months of asset ownership. The acquisition adds 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW capacity and CPower's virtual power plant platform. Despite the positive guidance raise, NRG shares traded down 0.86% on the news.

02/02/2026, 1:15 PM • Benzinga

Roblox, First Solar, And League Enterprise Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 5-Jan. 9): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of January 5-9, 2026. Notable losers include Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (down 11.57%), First Solar (down 14.46% following a Jefferies downgrade), Astera Labs (down 12.18%), and Roblox (down 9.99%). Other major decliners include CoStar Group, American International Group, NRG Energy, Las Vegas Sands, Johnson Controls International, and HDFC Bank. The declines were driven by analyst downgrades, leadership transitions, and executive changes.

01/11/2026, 12:01 PM • Benzinga

NRG Energy Tops Q3 Earnings, $3B Share Repurchase Program Extends Through 2028

NRG Energy reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, beating revenue and earnings expectations, with increased operating income and cash flow. The company approved a $3 billion share repurchase program through 2028 and reaffirmed its annual financial outlook.

11/06/2025, 12:51 PM • Benzinga

AI Needs a Lot of Power. Here Are 3 Top Ways to Cash In on the AI Power Boom.

The growing AI industry is expected to dramatically increase electricity demand, with data center power consumption projected to more than double by 2030. Utilities, renewable energy, and power generation companies are positioned to benefit from this emerging trend.

08/21/2025, 3:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

As AI drives massive energy demand, three energy companies are strategically positioned to provide critical power infrastructure: Constellation Energy, NRG Energy, and Vistra, each offering unique advantages in nuclear, renewable, and flexible power generation for data centers.

07/28/2025, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

S&P 500 First-Half Recap: Why Value Fizzled and Growth Stocks Roared Back

The first half of 2025 saw volatile market conditions with growth stocks rebounding strongly after initial challenges. Industrials and communication services performed best, while some major tech and healthcare stocks experienced significant declines.

07/02/2025, 1:35 PM • Investing