COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row. This ranking by JUST Capital recognizes America's best corporate citizens. AEP placed in the top 20 for the third year in a row and received second place in the utilities industry.The JUST 100 identifies companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, assessed 940 of the nation's largest publicly trade ...

Market Response to AI Developments - The introduction of China's AI, DeepSeek, has led to a significant market reaction, particularly affecting AI stocks negatively while boosting sectors like REITs and utilities [1][2][4] - Major AI companies experienced substantial declines, with NVIDIA (NVDA) down 15.06%, Microsoft (MSFT) down 1.87%, and others following suit [3] Performance of REITs and Utilities - REITs, as indicated by the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ), saw an increase of 1.27%, while regulated electric utilities also performed well on the same day [5] - The performance of these sectors is attributed to their predictable cash flows and the relative safety they offer compared to the uncertainty surrounding AI investments [10][17] Known vs. Unknown Investment Dynamics - The market's shift towards REITs and utilities reflects a preference for known, stable returns (8%-10% expected returns) over the unpredictable nature of AI investments [9][10] - The allure of AI's potential returns diminished as new competitors like DeepSeek emerged, leading investors to reassess the attractiveness of more stable sectors [10][17] Bifurcation in the Utility Sector - The utility sector showed a stark performance difference, with regulated utilities performing well while independent power producers (IPPs) faced declines due to their uncertain earnings outlook [12][13] - Regulated utilities maintain predictable earnings growth, making them more appealing in light of the recent AI developments [13] REITs' Relationship with AI Stocks - REITs typically have an inverse relationship with AI stocks; when AI stocks rise, REITs tend to fall, and vice versa [16] - The DeepSeek news did not fundamentally impact REITs, as their earnings remain stable regardless of AI developments [16][17] Historical Context and Future Outlook - The analysis suggests that if AI excitement wanes, sectors like REITs and utilities may experience substantial outperformance, similar to trends observed after the tech bubble burst in 2000 [18]

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 93 cents per share on the company's common stock.The dividend is payable March 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2025, and is the company's 459th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.About AEPOur team at American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) i ...

Indiana Michigan Power Rockport Plant site identified as potential location for a Small Modular Reactor Following positive community discussions, Appalachian Power submits grant application to support permitting process at Joshua Falls site COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is seeking grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) to support the Early Site Permit (ESP) process for two potential Small Modular Reactor (SMR) sites. Through its Indiana Mich ...

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering American Electric Power (AEP) , which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry.This utility has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 2.78%.For the last reported quarter, AEP came out with earnings of $1.85 per ...

BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler upgraded the shares of American Electric Power Company Inc AEP from Underperform to Buy and raised the price target from $98 to $104.The analyst upgraded the stock after the company announced the sale of a 19.9% minority stake in its transmission holding assets for $2.8 billion, along with the appointment of Trevor Mihalik as CFO.The analyst sees the asset sale as a strategic move to meet external equity needs and expect AEP to continue addressing the equity overhang in t ...

A 50/50 strategic partnership between KKR and PSP Investments agrees to acquire 19.9% non-controlling equity interest in two AEP Transcos for $2.82 billion Transaction provides highly efficient financing to support AEP's five-year, $54 billion capital investment plan, enhance reliability for customers and strengthen balance sheetCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced a definitive agreement for a strategic partnership between KKR and PSP Investment ...

The S&P 500 notched a rip-roaring 53.2% gain in the two-year period from 2023 through 2024. Passive income collected from most dividend stocks during this period pales in comparison to the capital gains of the broader market.The best way to approach investing in dividend stocks isn't to try to keep pace with a red-hot rally, but rather to invest in balanced companies that have the potential to grow earnings over time and, in turn, their payouts to investors. The advantages of dividend stocks are put on disp ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Trevor I. Mihalik executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 20. He will succeed Chuck Zebula, who will serve as senior advisor to the chief executive officer before retiring in March. Mihalik's previous experience includes roles as group president, CFO, controller and chief accounting officer at Sempra. He will report to Bill Fehrman, AEP president and chief executive officer. Trevor Mi ...