Utilities are surging in 2025. Wall Street likes these dividend-paying stocks

The once-boring utilities sector is emerging as a winner in the market this year. A few names are beloved by analysts and also offer solid dividends.

AMD’s stock is surging as these big numbers excite Wall Street November 13, 2025
While the chip maker’s investor day left analysts with questions about its chip rollout, AMD’s big projections signaled a “clearly confident” company.
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My late husband’s son is listed as beneficiary on his IRAs. Where does that leave me? November 13, 2025
“My husband’s son said he doesn’t want any part of the IRAs or the insurance policies.”
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This biotech is halting its work with Novo Nordisk and laying off more people November 12, 2025
Korro is the latest to rethink its ties with the Danish pharma company.
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Getting financial advice from AI could cost you thousands. Here’s why. November 12, 2025
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Value stocks rally as Dow tops 48,000 for first time. What does it mean for 2026? November 12, 2025
After years of trailing their hard-charging rivals in the information-technology sector, stocks from the so-called old economy are enjoying a moment of bliss.
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Cisco’s stock climbs as AI networking demand drives earnings beat November 12, 2025
Surging demand for Cisco’s AI networking equipment and a ‘multi-billion-dollar’ refresh in its legacy business sparked upbeat results and guidance.
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Medicare’s telehealth services will be extended until Jan. 30 if shutdown ends November 12, 2025
Medicare’s telehealth services are set to resume under the agreement to reopen the government, bringing back the pandemic-era service that allows doctors to conduct about 5% of Medicare’s overall outpatient visits remotely.
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Waymo’s driverless cars are headed to the highways — in a milestone for the industry November 12, 2025
The robotaxi startup will be the first in the U.S. to offer trips on freeways without a safety monitor.
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The robots have won. The smart trade now is investing in companies that make them. November 12, 2025
Amazon’s million-robot army ends the need for 160,000 new jobs. Walmart, Target and other retailers are reaching similar conclusions.
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