Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)

Nov 11, 2026

PPL Corporation is expanding its capital investment plan to $25 billion for 2027-2030, an increase of $2 billion, to strengthen regulated operations and meet rising electricity demand, particularly from data centers. These investments are projected to grow PPL's rate base by 10% annually through 2030, supporting annual earnings per share growth of 7-9% and dividend growth at the low end of its 4-6% range. The plan includes natural gas combined-cycle units, solar projects, and battery storage, positioning PPL for sustained earnings growth and long-term shareholder value.

Nov 8, 2026

Motorola Solutions has increased its share retirement authorization and secured a significant statewide contract in Louisiana, reinforcing its position in mission-critical communications. The company's acquisitions of Silvus Technologies and D-Fend Solutions are driving growth in defense and counter-drone technologies, respectively. Despite pressures from rising memory costs and municipal budgets, Motorola Solutions aims to leverage these strategic moves and a focus on essential services to maintain its market premium and drive future growth.

Nov 6, 2026

US-based CareTrust REIT announced strong third-quarter 2026 operating results, partly driven by the initial acquisition of 45 newly built UK care homes from LNT Care Developments for approximately £1.1 billion. The company reported a 20% year-over-year increase in normalised FFO per share and significant investment activity, with CEO Dave Sedgwick expressing excitement for continued growth. The deals include 23 homes already acquired and the remaining 22 to be acquired through 2027.

Nov 4, 2026

Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) stock advanced 2.29% on Wednesday, closing at $73.77. Despite daily gains and an overall positive trading session for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, Alliant Energy Corp. underperformed compared to its competitors. The stock closed 6.40% below its 52-week high of $78.81.

Nov 3, 2026

Morningstar analyst Andrew Bischof provides a report on IDACORP, Inc. (IDA), a holding company for Idaho Power. The report highlights significant five-year electricity demand growth and describes Idacorp as a vertically integrated utility serving customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company owns substantial hydro and coal generation assets.

Nov 2, 2026

Morningstar analyst Andrew Bischof rates WEC Energy Group, highlighting its strong economic development which supports a $47.5 billion capital plan. The company serves electric and gas customers across several Midwestern states and holds a 60% stake in American Transmission Co. The report, published on October 29, 2026, details WEC's asset mix and provides an overview of its utility businesses.

Nov 2, 2026

Morningstar analyst Andrew Bischof published a report on WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), highlighting that the company's strong economic development supports its $47.5 billion capital plan. WEC Energy Group operates electric and gas utilities across multiple states and holds a significant stake in American Transmission Co. The report notes the company's asset mix and provides a current price and fair value rating.

Oct 30, 2026

Alliant Energy anticipates securing contracts for approximately 1 GW of new data center demand within the next six months. This new demand would supplement the 3.4 GW of contracts the company has already established. Following this announcement, Alliant Energy's stock (LNT) increased by 2.1% in Friday's trading.

Oct 30, 2026

Alliant Energy reported a 5% revenue increase and 7% net income rise for Q3 2026, driven by demand, favorable weather, and operational efficiencies. The company plans to invest $1 billion in renewable energy over five years and reaffirmed its full fiscal year EPS growth guidance of 6-8%.