American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
American Water, largest water utility, hit by cyberattack at time of rising threats against U.S. water supply
American Water, the largest water utility in the U.S., revealed that it had been targeted in a cyberattack and had to shut down some systems including billing. Hacks of water systems around the U.S. have been rising and in some cases have been tied to geopolitical rivals of the U.S., such as Russia, Iran and China.
Water utility American Water disconnects computers following 'cybersecurity incident'
U.S. water and sewage utility American Water said it has paused billing, yanked its customer service, and disconnected some of its computers following an unspecified "cybersecurity incident."
American Water warns of billing outages after finding hackers in its systems
U.S. public utility giant American Water says it has disconnected some of its systems after discovering that hackers breached its internal networks last week.
American Water Works targeted in cybersecurity incident
The government has warned that drinking water and wastewater systems are an attractive target for cyberattacks.
3 Top-Notch Utility Stocks to Buy in October
Many utilities stocks have taken off in 2024 due to the increased demand for electricity to power AI data centers.
Beat the Volatility: Top 3 Low-Beta Stocks to Watch
Now that the most important event of the year, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) interest rate cuts, is over, investors wonder where their capital can be safely treated in the face of potential volatility in the coming months. To satisfy this need to keep a stable portfolio, a decent weight in low beta stocks, characterized by smaller average daily moves compared to the S&P 500 index, is called for.
VEOEY vs. AWK: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Water Supply sector have probably already heard of Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) and American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
What to Expect When AWK Release 3rd Quarter Earnings
American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) announced that its 3rd quarter earnings and guidance for 2025 will be released on October 30th, followed by a conference call and webcast for investors the morning after.
Reasons to Add American Water Works Stock to Your Portfolio Now
AWK, with rising earnings estimates, long-term investments and contribution from organic and acquired assets, makes a strong case for investment.
4 Stocks to Buy From the Promising Water Supply Industry
Water utilities, AWK, SBS, AWR and SJW, are likely to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services. Capital-intensive utilities are set to gain from interest rate cuts.
Buy 5 Rate-Sensitive Stocks to Gain From Fed's Aggressive Rate Cut
After rate cut, investment in stocks from rate-sensitive spaces such as, fintech, utility and home building should be prudent. Five such stocks are - PYPL, FIS, AWK, OGE, MHO.
Fed Trims Rates by 50 bps: 3 Utilities to Add to Your Portfolio
The Fed has reduced interest rates after four years. Top-ranked utilities, NGG, AWK and EVRG, with long-term investment plans, are likely to gain from the same.
