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Higher gas prices could play into utilities’ hands, according to a note by Citi Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence may have spoiled utilities’ defensive reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Dividend growth hasn’t kept up with utilities’ rising earnings growth expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

If government investigators find Edison’s equipment ignited the Eaton fire, at least seven of the state’s 20 most destructive wildfires would have been caused by the three utilities’ equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

The Times asked the energy safety office if it audited the utilities’ compensation reports or tried to determine how much money Edison executives lost because of the safety failures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025