Duke Energy Corporation

2026-07-31 11:21:24

South Korea’s state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has activated the "alert" stage of its financial contingency plan due to rising wholesale electricity prices exacerbated by the prolonged Middle East conflict. The war has led to sharply higher liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, increasing KEPCO’s electricity purchasing costs. To mitigate financial deterioration, KEPCO is cutting company-wide expenses and seeking to reduce procurement costs, though observers warn that these measures alone may be insufficient if LNG prices continue to surge.

2026-07-31 00:11:31

This article highlights three nuclear energy stocks—Uranium Energy (UEC), Duke Energy (DUK), and NextEra Energy (NEE)—that are drawing investor attention amidst global inflation and growing demand for reliable, low-carbon power. It details each company's operations, market capitalization, and key financial strengths and risks, positioning them at the intersection of energy security, cleaner electricity, and emerging power demands from sectors like AI and data centers. The piece aims to guide investors in exploring strong players within the nuclear energy sector.

2026-07-30 21:11:25

Dominion Energy's stock performance is currently being dictated by the regulatory approval odds of its $66.8 billion all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, rather than its core fundamentals. Regulatory review in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina has begun, but Senator Angus King has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject the deal due to concerns about market concentration. The deal's rationale is driven by the need to meet surging AI-driven power demand from data centers in Dominion's service territory, and its success will largely depend on the outcomes of these regulatory reviews.

2026-07-30 20:02:11

North Carolina state leaders, including Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson, are urging a federal court to reject a proposed $450 million settlement between the EPA and Chemours regarding PFAS contamination. They criticize the EPA for excluding North Carolina from negotiations, arguing that the deal does not adequately address the damage caused to the state by Chemours' Fayetteville plant and offers no specific funding for cleanup in North Carolina. The leaders, supported by environmental organizations, contend that the settlement is a "sweetheart deal" that fails to hold Chemours accountable.

2026-07-30 18:14:27

CenterPoint Energy Inc. has increased its capital expenditure plan by $1.2 billion, driven primarily by high demand from large-load customers in its Houston service area and ongoing resiliency work. The additional funding will be spent over the next five years, with two-thirds allocated to large-load projects, expected to add 17 gigawatts of power capacity to the ERCOT grid. This investment reflects strong growth in Texas and aims to boost Houston Electric's rate base growth rate to 18% over the next three years.

2026-07-30 18:08:58

WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 91 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.75% and increasing 19.74% year-over-year due to rate base growth and stronger energy infrastructure results. Despite revenues missing estimates slightly, the company reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance and long-term annual earnings growth target of 7-8% through 2030, supported by significant capital investment plans including substantial data center demand. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).