Utilities Stocks Under Review -- NRG Energy, Exelon, Public Service, and Cosan

NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Stock-Callers.com has lined up for review four Diversified Utilities stocks, which are: NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG), Exelon Corp. (NYSE: EXC), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE: PEG), and Cosan Ltd (NYSE: CZZ). These companies belong to the Utilities sector, which has received an "Under Perform" rating from Charles Schwab on March 30^th, 2017. As per the research firm, an improving US economy could create a headwind for the sector, as rising inflation could lead to higher interest rates, reducing the attractiveness of dividend-paying utilities companies. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:

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NRG Energy

On Tuesday, shares in Princeton, New Jersey headquartered NRG Energy Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.70 million shares. The stock ended the day at $18.71, declining 0.27% from the last trading session. The Company's shares have advanced 7.96% in the past month, 37.62% in the previous three months, and 52.89% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 7.03% and 35.40%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of NRG Energy, which together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated power company, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 59.25.

On March 29^th, 2017, research firm Goldman upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Buy'.

On April 07^th, 2017, NRG Energy announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 per share, on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on May 15^th, 2017 to stockholders of record as of May 01^st, 2017. Sign up and read the free research report on NRG at:

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Exelon

Chicago, Illinois headquartered Exelon Corp.'s stock rose 0.92%, finishing yesterday's session at $36.14. A total volume of 5.24 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 4.87 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 0.56% in the last month, 4.06% over the previous three months, and 2.79% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 0.97% and 5.36%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Exelon, which engages in the energy generation and delivery businesses in the US and Canada, have an RSI of 54.80.

On April 04^th, 2017, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Exelon, announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2017 Green Grants program. All 501c3 non-profit organizations within the BGE service area that focus on conservation, education, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and community engagement are eligible to apply on or before May 16^th, 2017.

On April 05^th, 2017, research firm Wells Fargo downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Outperform' to 'Market Perform'. The complimentary research report on EXC can be downloaded at:

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Public Service

Shares in Newark, New Jersey headquartered Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. ended the session 1.41% higher at $45.29. The stock recorded a trading volume of 4.41 million shares, which was above its three months average volume of 2.65 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 1.82% in the last one month, 5.22% over the previous three months, and 4.21% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 2.61% above its 50-day moving average and 6.14% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Public Service Enterprise Group, which through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company primarily in the Northeastern and Mid- Atlantic US, have an RSI of 61.10. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on PEG at:

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Cosan

At the closing bell on Tuesday, Sao Paulo, Brazil-based Cosan Ltd's stock dropped 1.25%, finishing at $8.70. A total volume of 1.22 million shares was traded. The Company's shares have gained 6.62% in the last month, 11.68% over the previous three months, and 15.85% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 1.99% and 13.68% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of Cosan, which together with its subsidiaries, engages in fuel and natural gas distribution, logistics, lubricant, sugar and ethanol, and fuel businesses primarily in Brazil and internationally, have an RSI of 53.17. Get free access to your research report on CZZ at:

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