Electric Utilities Stocks Under Scanner -- FirstEnergy, Great Plains Energy, American Electric Power, and NextEra Energy

NEW YORK, February 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

On Wednesday, February 01, 2017, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 5,642.65, up 0.50%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.14% higher, to finish at 19,890.94; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,279.55, marginally advancing 0.03%. US markets saw a mixed session as 3 sectors closed in green, 4 sectors finished in red, and 2 sectors ended flat for the day. This Thursday, Stock-Callers.com has initiated reports coverage on the following Electric Utilities equities: FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE), Great Plains Energy Inc. (NYSE: GXP), American Electric Power Company Inc. (NYSE: AEP), and NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE: NEE). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:

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FirstEnergy  

On Wednesday, shares in Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy Corp. ended the session 1.58% lower at $29.84 with a total volume of 4.36 million shares traded. The stock is trading 3.59% below its 50-day moving average and 8.14% below its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of the Company, which through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 42.01.

On January 17th, 2017, research firm Goldman upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Sell' to 'Neutral'. Sign up and read the free research report on FE at:

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Great Plains Energy  

On Wednesday, shares in Kansas City, Missouri headquartered Great Plains Energy Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.12 million shares. The stock ended the day 2.00% lower at $27.00. Shares of the Company, which through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in Missouri and Kansas, are trading at a PE ratio of 19.65. The Company is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 0.72% and 4.17%, respectively. Furthermore, Great Plains Energy's shares have an RSI of 48.06.

On January 05th, 2017, research firm UBS initiated a 'Neutral' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $28 per share. The complimentary research report on GXP can be downloaded at:


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American Electric Power  

Columbus, Ohio headquartered American Electric Power Co. Inc.'s stock finished Wednesday's session 1.51% lower at $63.09 with a total volume of 2.78 million shares traded. Over the last one month and the previous one year, American Electric Power's shares have advanced 0.21% and 5.41%, respectively. The Company's shares are trading above its 50-day moving average by 2.06%. Shares of American Electric Power, which engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers, are trading at a PE ratio of 69.87. The stock has an RSI of 55.97.

On January 10th, 2017, research firm Wells Fargo upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Market Perform' to 'Outperform'. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on AEP at:

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NextEra Energy  

Juno Beach, Florida headquartered NextEra Energy Inc.'s stock edged 0.89% lower, to close the day at $122.62. The stock recorded a trading volume of 2.06 million shares. NextEra Energy's shares have gained 2.65% in the previous one month and 10.87% in the past one year. The Company's shares are trading 4.06% and 1.60% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Shares of the Company, which through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electric energy in the US and Canada, are trading at a PE ratio of 19.64. Additionally, the stock has an RSI of 66.84. Get free access to your research report on NEE at:

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