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Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2025 9:45 AM
Dear Reader,
America's rapidly surging debt is no secret.
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Why This Midwest Utility Is the Hottest Stock on Wall Street Right Now
Authored by Chris Markoch. First Published: 4/13/2026.
Key Points
- NiSource is benefiting from rising Midwest data center demand tied to AI infrastructure growth.
- Natural gas is emerging as a near-term solution for hyperscalers needing reliable 24/7 power.
- NI remains in a strong uptrend, but valuation and momentum suggest a pullback may offer a better entry.
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In real estate the mantra is location, location, location. That's the principle behind the recent surge in NiSource (NYSE: NI) stock. NiSource is a regulated utility that has suddenly become a favorite among analysts. In fact, despite the firm being up more than 15% in 2026, KeyCorp recently raised its price target for NI. But is the move setting a ceiling or a floor?
On the surface, NiSource is a fairly typical utility that delivers natural gas and electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. What’s changed is the company’s positioning as the data center buildout pushes into the nation’s heartland.
NiSource Proves Why Location Matters
The bull case for NI isn't new, but it deserves explanation. Hyperscalers need dedicated data centers to house the servers and support the artificial intelligence (AI) workloads driving their growth. That demand isn't automatic—power is the constraint.
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Click here to find out what it is.AI is a power-intensive application, so any new data center requires ample, reliable 24/7 electricity. That demand collides with an aging grid that needs upgrades to support many modern loads, not just data centers.
Because large-scale dispatchable options like new nuclear take years to come online, natural gas has returned to the center of the conversation.
Natural gas has become the preferred fuel for hyperscalers, and NiSource sits squarely in that supply chain.
One of NiSource’s key operating regions is the Midwest, which is growing strategically important for data centers for three main reasons:
Cheaper land
Cheaper power
Available grid capacity
KeyCorp’s analysis highlights that NiSource operates in jurisdictions with constructive regulatory environments and relatively modest regulatory lag. That provides greater cost certainty and helps NiSource generate stable, predictable earnings.
Is NI Priced for Perfection?
NI is up more than 15% year-to-date, which has pushed its price-to-earnings ratio above 24x. That's a premium to the broader market and its sector, but not wildly out of line. Still, investors should consider whether much of the upside is already priced in.
NI has been in a steady uptrend since bottoming near $38 last spring, tracing a series of higher lows that suggests accumulation rather than speculation. The 50-day moving average, currently near $46, has acted as a reliable floor through several pullbacks, including a sharp but short-lived dip in early March that was quickly bought.
The stock closed on April 9 at $48.47, comfortably above that moving average — a constructive sign. The main caution is momentum: the 14-day RSI has climbed to the mid-60s, just below overbought territory. The signal line at 53 confirms the broader uptrend is intact, but the gap between them suggests the stock may need to digest recent gains before the next leg higher.
Volume has been relatively steady, without the climactic surge that typically signals a top, which is mildly encouraging for bulls. Overall, the chart suggests NI is extended in the short term but not broken. A pullback toward the 50-day moving average near $46 would be a more comfortable entry for investors who believe the data center thesis has further to run.
Why Utilities Like NiSource Are Gaining Investor Attention
A roughly 15% year-to-date gain on a regulated utility is unusual, and momentum can swing quickly. Utilities typically attract defensive money, but that dynamic can reverse when risk appetite returns.
Valuation is a legitimate concern, but context matters. Regulated utilities rarely trade at growth multiples unless there’s a visible, durable earnings catalyst. In NiSource's case, the data center narrative provides that potential catalyst. If even a handful of hyperscaler agreements materialize in its key jurisdictions, the earnings trajectory could make a 24x multiple look reasonable in hindsight.
That said, much of the easy money may already be behind early buyers. The analyst community has noticed NiSource — KeyCorp's price-target increase is unlikely to be the last upgrade — but upgrades often cluster near both peaks and inflection points. Investors who missed the initial move would be prudent to wait for a pullback rather than chase the stock while it is extended.
The bottom line: NiSource has earned its moment. Its Midwest footprint, constructive regulatory settings, and natural gas infrastructure place it in the path of one of the most capital-intensive buildouts in modern technology. Location, as it turns out, really does matter. The question now is how much of that advantage the market has already priced in.
5 Baby Boomer Stock Favorites Now Trading at a Discount
Written by Ryan Hasson. Date Posted: 4/6/2026.
Key Points
- Five popular Baby Boomer stocks are trading in discount territory, with MSFT down 23% YTD, RCL 25% off its highs, and VZ and KMB offering yields above 5%.
- Microsoft trades at a forward P/E below 20, Verizon offers a 5.58% yield with a forward P/E below 10, and Kimberly-Clark's yield has climbed to 5.33%.
- Despite the pullbacks, analyst sentiment remains broadly bullish across all five names, with Microsoft leading the way at nearly 58% implied upside from current levels.
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The current market selloff is creating something that hasn't been easy to find in recent years: genuine discounts on high-quality companies. With the S&P 500 under pressure from Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and fading rate-cut expectations, several of the market's most battle-tested names are trading at valuations that are hard to ignore. These are the stocks that have helped build real wealth over the past few decades and have become favorites among the baby boomer generation. Right now, several of them are on sale or quickly approaching attractive levels.
Here are five popular stocks among baby boomers that are swiftly approaching value territory.
Microsoft: One of the World's Largest Companies Trading at a Bargain P/E
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Click here to find out what it is.Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) needs little introduction. From the PC era to cloud computing to artificial intelligence, it has reinvented itself multiple times and kept winning. The 10-year return speaks for itself: the stock is up almost 600%. Zooming out even further, over multiple decades, one can easily see why this has been one of baby boomers’ most adored stocks. Since the tech giant's debut in 1986, it has returned a staggering 274,230%, adjusted for inflation and including reinvested dividends.
Yet after a 22% year-to-date decline, the stock now trades at a trailing P/E of just 23 and a forward P/E of 19. Those metrics sit well below its historical averages and significantly below the broader technology sector. Earnings are expected to grow 12.39% in the coming year to $14.70 per share. The stock also offers an income component: Microsoft has a 23-year dividend increase streak and a yield of about 1%.
Analysts are largely bullish, with 40 of 45 rating the stock a Buy and a consensus price target of $588.97, implying more than 50% upside. At these levels, it's one of the more compelling setups in the market. Technically, the shares have retraced into a major area of potential support: the lows from 2025, near $350, have so far acted as a floor this year. If MSFT can hold above those 2025 lows, the stock could stabilize and stage a recovery bounce, potentially entering a new phase.
Berkshire Hathaway: Warren Buffett's Legacy at a Reasonable Valuation
Few stocks carry the same weight with long-term investors as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B). Warren Buffett's holding company has delivered an exceptional compounded annual gain since 1965. Between 1965 and 2024, the stock averaged a 19.9% annual return, vastly outperforming the S&P 500 and providing strong returns to baby boomer investors.
So far this year the financial giant is down just 5%, holding up relatively well amid the broader selloff. It trades at a trailing P/E of 15, well below the market average, with a forward P/E of 24. CEO Greg Abel recently resumed share buybacks as the CEO transition unfolds. With more than $300 billion in cash on hand, Berkshire has more financial firepower than almost any other company, ready to deploy in market dislocations like this.
Wall Street is optimistic on the company, and the consensus price target forecasts double-digit upside. The $537 price target implies about 12% upside potential. On a higher timeframe, the stock is nearing a critical support level around $450. If Berkshire maintains its footing above this major support zone, current levels could offer a sensible entry point for long-term investors.
Verizon: A Telecom Giant With a 5.5% Yield and a Forward P/E Below 10
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) has been a reliable income staple for decades. The telecom giant offers roughly a 5.5% dividend yield and has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. For income-focused investors, that consistency matters as much as any growth outlook. Since its debut, the stock has returned close to 9.2% annually, including reinvested dividends, since 1984.
Despite a strong run over the past year — the stock is up more than 20% year-to-date and almost 11% over the prior 12 months — the valuation still looks attractive. Its trailing P/E is near 12, while the forward P/E has compressed to just 10, placing it firmly in value territory. A $25 billion share buyback program further supports shareholders.
Recent results were encouraging: the Q4 2025 report delivered the best postpaid phone subscriber additions in six years, topped EPS estimates by 3 cents and grew quarterly revenue by 2% year over year. The 5G network buildout continues to drive subscriber growth, and if rate-cut expectations revive later this year, high-yield defensive names like Verizon often attract strong demand.
Royal Caribbean: A Leisure Favorite With Almost 30% Upside
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) has been a strong wealth creator since its IPO in April 1993. Since its debut, the stock has returned over 2,000%, adjusted for inflation. Over the past three years, the stock has returned more than 300% to shareholders. But the Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs have hammered cruise names, sending RCL well off its 52-week high and creating a pullback that has historically rewarded patient buyers. The stock has fallen more than 25% from its 52-week high and is now slightly negative on the year, down about 2%.
That selloff may have created an opportunity. The shares currently trade at a P/E of 17 and a forward P/E of 13 — modest for a company growing earnings at double-digit rates. Booking levels remain at record highs, new Icon-class ships are driving capacity growth, and the private-island strategy continues to expand high-margin revenue.
Analysts are largely bullish, with a consensus Moderate Buy rating based on 22 analyst ratings and a price target of $353.30, implying nearly 30% upside. Technically, the stock is trading near multi-year support around $250. For the uptrend to remain intact on the weekly chart, RCL would need to hold above this support band and reclaim its 200-day simple moving average near $300.
Kimberly-Clark: Consumer Defensive Income With a 5.3% Yield
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) isn't as flashy as Microsoft or Berkshire Hathaway, but its returns for baby boomer investors have been noteworthy. The company makes Huggies, Kleenex and Depend — brands people buy in bull markets, bear markets, recessions and wars. That consistency has made it a staple in many individual portfolios. Since the stock's debut in 1980, it has returned about 1,488%, adjusted for inflation and including reinvested dividends. Not as dramatic as Microsoft's performance, but strong given its defensive positioning.
The stock has faced headwinds in recent years from shifting consumer preferences and volume pressure in North America. The selloff, however, has pushed the dividend yield to about 5% and compressed the forward P/E to roughly 12, making it more interesting for income-focused investors.
Analysts are generally neutral on the name, with a consensus Hold rating. Still, the consensus price target suggests notable upside: the $115.85 consensus target implies close to 20% upside. Momentum and trend could shift if the stock reclaims $100 and its 50-day simple moving average in the coming weeks — a potential first step toward forming a bottom on a higher timeframe.
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