utilities

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Some water utilities are run by elected leaders, others aren’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When regulators approve spending to expand or upgrade the electric system, utilities can generally recover those costs from customers over time and earn a profit on the investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

He has lately been paying visits to the CEOs of the many utilities and power companies serving the market to better understand their concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples, including Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper, saw a boost as traders looked for stability.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Data on weekly income, what they paid in rent, in utilities, if they were on public assistance, how long.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee