BUI News and Press, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust From 04/22/20

Written by Nick Ackerman, co-produced by Stanford Chemist Throughout the massive COVID-19 selloff, Stanford Chemist and I have received several inquiries relating to the bankruptcy of closed-end funds or funds going "bust." As we aren't out of the woods yet with selloff pressures, now mi...

Nuclear power plants are now able to require longer shifts for their workers and delay some inspections, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says, as operators cope with fewer available workers and social distancing worries amid the coronavirus outbreak. More news on: The Southern Company,...

More than $6B in proposed utility rate increases from Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK ), Dominion Energy (NYSE: D ) and others have been thrown into question now that regulators must decide whether to raise bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. More news on: Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy...

Introduction The bottom line for me is that I’m not at all troubled saying (a) markets may well be considerably lower sometime in the coming months and (b) we’re buying today when we find good value. I don’t find these statements inconsistent. - Calibrating , ...

North American power markets will see disruptions lasting 18 months or more due to the coronavirus and the economic impacts of a shuttered economy, Utility Dive reports, citing a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. More news on: Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, Reaves Utility Income Fun...

Main Thesis The purpose of this article is to evaluate the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure, & Power Opportunities Trust ( BUI ) as an investment option at its current market price. My expectation for the broader market going forward is there is going to continue to be a lot of vola...

Utility shares ( XLU -3.6% ) were among the day's worst performers, as the traditionally stable area continues its recent spike in volatility. More news on: Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, American Electric Power Company, Inc., Exelon Corporation, Energy stocks news, News on ETFs, ...

Some of the biggest U.S. utilities (NYSEARCA: XLU ) have arranged for more than $14B in cash and credit by selling bonds, entering into new credit facilities or drawing on existing lines to boost liquidity, Bloomberg reports. More news on: Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, American Elect...

The S&P utilities sector ( XLU +5.5% ) is the leading performer in today's advance, extending this week's gain to 13% while trimming its Q1 loss to 17%. More news on: Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, Edison International, Sempra Energy, Energy stocks news, Stocks on the move, News o...

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to waive compliance requirements and deadlines for a range of industries, including oil refiners, water utilities and sewage plants, as it seeks to help businesses affected by the coronavirus. More news on: Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Ut...