Utilities stocks appeal to investors for a few different reasons. They are considered defensive investments, as demand for electricity, water, and gas remains stable regardless of economic conditions.

The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks. It invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the utilities industry and ...

Tallahassee's electric utility nearly broke its all-time record for power usage due to frigid winter weather. The city anticipates surpassing the 2010 peak load record as cold temperatures are ...

United Utilities will hike water prices by nine per cent from April this year, adding around £57 to an average household's annual bill. Prices will increase across England and Wales from this spring, ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#electricutilities--Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., today announced that, through its Australian subsidiaries, it has acquired Mainswest Pty Ltd, a civil and electrical ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Delta Utilities announced the launch of DU Cares, a customer assistance program that will provide short-term financial relief to households struggling to pay their natural gas ...

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., today announced that, through its Australian subsidiaries, it has acquired Mainswest Pty Ltd, a civil and electrical contracting organisation specialising in the ...