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During the September 16 episode of Mad Money, a caller holding Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) shares asked for thoughts on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) and its outlook regarding the upcoming conversion of Dominion shares into NextEra stock if the merger is approved. Jim Cramer was quick to say: Take the money and run. Honestly, I […]

Investing.com -- Artificial intelligence infrastructure has become a politically charged issue ahead of the November U.S. midterm elections, but growing opposition to data centers has yet to materially weaken the construction pipeline, according to Citi.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) has outlined its growth targets for 2026 and beyond. This comes as the company advances plans to acquire Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D). It’s a $67 billion all-stock transaction expected to close before the end of next year. If the merger is completed as expected, it would result in the largest US […]

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) expects investment banking fees and markets revenue to rise in the mid-to-high teens percentage in the third quarter, according to co-President Doug Petno, contrasting sharply with Bank of America’s expectation for a roughly 10% decline in investment banking fees. Petno said JPMorgan entered the quarter with a strong pipeline and […]

The company has until November to formally appeal the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s order to directly assign some costs of transmission. Dominion Energy has an October deadline to propose compliant policy changes.

In the most recent trading session, Dominion Energy (D) closed at $64.29, indicating a +1.23% shift from the previous trading day.

NextEra Energy has delivered a 31.1% share price gain over the past three years, and the stock now sits at a level where investors are asking whether the current price is still supported by the dividend stream that underpins many utility valuations. That 31.1% return over three years puts real weight on the question of whether the income NextEra Energy pays out can justify where the shares trade today. The approved US$66.8b all stock merger with Dominion Energy may reshape future cash flows,...

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have expanded their Virginia customer and investment commitments as they seek approval for their proposed combination.

Power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, which are seeking approval to merge into one behemoth, announced plans Monday to sweeten the deal in Virginia, Dominion's home base, where the proposal has faced skepticism from the Democratic governor and legislative leaders. The companies said in a news release that in "response to feedback from policymakers” and others, they would commit to a set of Virginia benefits that includes: a new shareholder-funded co-headquarters tower in the capital city's downtown, a promise of 600 new jobs, more money toward workforce development and a doubling of previously announced residential bill credits. Amid rising voter frustration toward data centers and concerns about their impact on electric bills, the companies said they plan to extend a $10 monthly bill credit for residential customers to four years from two years.

One trades on steady cash generation and regulated returns, while the other bets on explosive demand for equipment. Their financial profiles tell starkly different stories.

Sept 14 () - Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy on Monday said they would establish a ‌Virginia supplier program worth up to $1 billion ‌annually for five years if their proposed merger is approved. They ​announced merger plans in May, as rising power demand from data centers, electric vehicles and other industries drives a renewed wave of utility consolidation.

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have proposed an expanded state benefits package to regulators as they look to secure approval for their $67 billion merger.

Dominion Energy (D) reached $65.1 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.69% change compared to its last close.

While Dominion Energy has outpaced the utility sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

NextEra Energy announced on Tuesday that it had closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Nvidia’s acquisition of Hugging Face, shareholder approval of the merger of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, and Vertiv Holdings’ acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group are in focus this week.

It was reported on September 3 that NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the companies’ merger, clearing a major hurdle for the blockbuster transaction. First announced in May, the combination is expected to create the world’s largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization. The merger comes at […]

Energy stocks declined late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.7% and

Energy stocks declined Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.6% and the S

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.03%, and the actively tr

Energy stocks were falling pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE

The all-stock deal remains subject to state and federal approvals, with completion still expected in H2 2027.

With varying approaches to growing their businesses, both companies have something different to offer investors.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) and Dominion Energy have opposed a request from state attorney generals and advocacy groups for a 60 day extension to comment on their major merger application. The companies told federal regulators that the size of the transaction does not change the standard review period or analysis and pointed to prior large deals reviewed within typical timelines. NextEra Energy also disputed which state level approvals are required and challenged the relevance of certain...

Hennessy Fund’s Q2 2026 investor letter for the Hennessy Equity and Income Fund. The letter can be downloaded here. The letter discusses portfolio changes, emphasizing opportunities in equity and fixed income markets that can withstand economic uncertainty. The portfolio held businesses with a 23.0% pre-tax return on invested capital versus 16.1% for the S&P 500. The […]

In May, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) announced plans to acquire Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) in a $66.8 billion deal, creating the world’s largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization. The proposed merger has since come under increased political and regulatory scrutiny. It was reported on August 19 that five New England states, led by […]

NEE's 12.6% one-year gain reflects strong operations, clean-energy growth and rising demand, though its premium valuation warrants patience.

NextEra Energy (NEE) is back in focus after Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel moved to intervene in federal review of its planned merger with Dominion Energy, raising questions about competition and consumer impact. See our latest analysis for NextEra Energy. Against the backdrop of merger scrutiny, NextEra Energy’s share price has eased recently, with a 30 day share price return of 3.3% and a 90 day share price return of 4%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 15% suggests...

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) faces new regulatory attention as Maryland's Office of People's Counsel moves to join federal review of its proposed merger with Dominion Energy. The state watchdog is seeking participation in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings to assess potential effects on competition in the PJM regional power market. Consumer advocates in Maryland aim to examine how the transaction could influence electricity prices, service reliability, and market concentration...

TD Cowen analyst says Dominion Energy stock has further upside ahead. He explained why in a research note this week.