WR 39.09 Westar Energy $WR Hit a 52 week high of 39.13 Closing the day 11/07/14 at 39.09 +0.83 +2.17% With a day low of 38.32 and a total volume of 1,343,267.
WR Recent Posts: http://investorshangout.com/Westar-Energy-WR-53112/
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Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data - Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, Westar Energy, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Northeast Utilities
PR Newswire - Fri Nov 07, 7:40AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Thursday, November 6, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,638.47, up 0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.40%, to finish the day at 17,554.47, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,031.21, up 0.38%. The gains were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 232.24, down 1.80%, while the index has advanced 14.00% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
XEL: 33.60 (+0.55), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), DUK: 82.08 (+0.91), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Westar Energy Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Electric Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 10:00AM CST
Westar Energy's (WR) earnings and revenues in the third quarter 2014 were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83), FE: 37.25 (+0.61), PPL: 36.51 (+0.52), ALE: 52.25 (+0.44)
Westar beats 3Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Nov 06, 4:04AM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Westar Energy Inc. (WR) on Thursday reported profit of $147.4 million in its third quarter.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy, Inc. announces 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 05, 4:01PM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 5, 2014 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $147 million, or $1.13 per share, for the third quarter 2014 compared with earnings of $133 million, or $1.04 per share, for the third quarter 2013. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $270 million, or $2.08 per share, compared with $251 million, or $1.97 per share, for the same period in 2013.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC's high-capacity transmission line completed ahead of schedule, more than $60 million under budget
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 30, 12:40PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2014 - Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC (PWT), a joint venture between Westar Energy and Electric Transmission America, celebrated completion of its 108-mile, 345-kilovolt high-capacity electrical transmission line in south-central Kansas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 30. The double-circuit line will serve as an electric energy super highway between eastern and western Kansas, promoting growth of renewable energy in Kansas, providing greater access to lower-cost electricity and improved reliability in the region.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy Partners with HomeServe to Offer Emergency Repair Plans
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 10:15AM CDT
Westar Energy is partnering with HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, to offer residential customers affordable emergency repair plans. These optional service plans offer protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to household electrical systems.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Downgrade Alert for Westar Energy (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 22, 8:00AM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Ladenburg today. The stock closed yesterday at $36.38 on volume of 1.1 million shares, below average daily volume of 1.4 million. In the past 52 weeks, Westar Energy share prices have been bracketed by a low of $30.80 and a high of $38.24 and closed yesterday at $36.38, 18% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.18% higher and 0.05% higher over the past week, respectively.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy, Inc. schedules conference call to discuss 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 16, 11:44AM CDT
Topeka, Kan., Oct. 16, 2014 - On Nov. 5, 2014, Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR) plans to release 3rd quarter 2014 earnings after market close. On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy (WR) Marked As Today's Roof Leaker Stock
at The Street - Thu Oct 16, 9:32AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Westar Energy (WR) as a "roof leaker" (crossing below the 200-day simple moving average on higher than normal relative volume) candidate
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Trade-Ideas: Westar Energy (WR) Is Today's "Barbarian At The Gate" Stock
at The Street - Tue Oct 14, 10:30AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Westar Energy (WR) as a "barbarian at the gate" (strong stocks crossing above resistance with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy and Landis+Gyr Agree to Comprehensive Smart Grid Services Contract
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 06, 11:00AM CDT
Westar Energy, Inc. and Landis+Gyr have agreed to a comprehensive smart grid infrastructure and services contract to support the utility's grid modernization and consumer choice initiatives.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Momentum Indicators for Electric Utilities Equities -- Duke Energy, Northeast Utilities, Westar Energy, Pepco Holdings, and Hawaiian Electric Industries
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 29, 8:10AM CDT
The US markets on Friday, September 26, 2014, ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 17,113.15, up 0.99% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,512.19, up 1.02%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.86% higher at 1,982.85. During the trading session, all the ten sectors finished on a higher note. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 212.42, up 0.17%, with the index advancing 9.94% on YTD basis. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Pepco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM), and Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
POM: 27.46 (+0.12), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), DUK: 82.08 (+0.91), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Tomorrow's Ex-Dividends To Watch: WR, HRB, NBR
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 9:21AM CDT
WR HRB NBR are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Friday, September 05, 2014
WR: 39.09 (+0.83), NBR: 17.70 (+0.53), HRB: 32.69 (+0.28)
Westar Energy, Inc. declares dividend.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Aug 27, 1:26PM CDT
Topeka, Kan., Aug. 27, 2014 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share payable Oct. 1, 2014, on the company's common stock. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Sept. 9, 2014.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data -- Northeast Utilities, Westar Energy, Pepco Holdings, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 25, 7:30AM CDT
On Friday, August 22, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,538.55, up 0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.22% lower at 17,001.22, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,988.40, down 0.20%. The losses were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 214.75, down 0.30%, and the index has declined 0.43% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Pepco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. (NYSE: EBR). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
POM: 27.46 (+0.12), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), EBR: 2.32 (+0.04), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Kansas files complaint against Westar Energy
AP - Wed Aug 20, 7:43PM CDT
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators filed a complaint Wednesday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against Westar Energy, Inc., alleging the state's largest utility is charging unjust and unreasonable electric transmission rates.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Year's Gains In Utilities Are Fading Away
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Aug 07, 5:02PM CDT
Utility stocks are trending downward as the year's rally in the sector quickly fades. Although utilities often perform relatively better than most other stocks in bumpy markets, the sector's had no such strength lately. IBD's Utility Leaders screen...
ETR: 82.68 (+0.72), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), SRE: 112.49 (-0.35), XLU: 46.25 (+0.48)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Westar Energy After 1.05% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 04, 5:00PM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $35.35 to a high of $36.37. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $35.91 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
WR Recent Posts: http://investorshangout.com/Westar-Energy-WR-53112/
WR Westar Energy Recent Headline News
Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data - Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, Westar Energy, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Northeast Utilities
PR Newswire - Fri Nov 07, 7:40AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Thursday, November 6, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,638.47, up 0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.40%, to finish the day at 17,554.47, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,031.21, up 0.38%. The gains were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 232.24, down 1.80%, while the index has advanced 14.00% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
XEL: 33.60 (+0.55), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), DUK: 82.08 (+0.91), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Westar Energy Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Electric Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 10:00AM CST
Westar Energy's (WR) earnings and revenues in the third quarter 2014 were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83), FE: 37.25 (+0.61), PPL: 36.51 (+0.52), ALE: 52.25 (+0.44)
Westar beats 3Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Nov 06, 4:04AM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Westar Energy Inc. (WR) on Thursday reported profit of $147.4 million in its third quarter.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy, Inc. announces 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Nov 05, 4:01PM CST
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 5, 2014 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $147 million, or $1.13 per share, for the third quarter 2014 compared with earnings of $133 million, or $1.04 per share, for the third quarter 2013. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $270 million, or $2.08 per share, compared with $251 million, or $1.97 per share, for the same period in 2013.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC's high-capacity transmission line completed ahead of schedule, more than $60 million under budget
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 30, 12:40PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2014 - Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC (PWT), a joint venture between Westar Energy and Electric Transmission America, celebrated completion of its 108-mile, 345-kilovolt high-capacity electrical transmission line in south-central Kansas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 30. The double-circuit line will serve as an electric energy super highway between eastern and western Kansas, promoting growth of renewable energy in Kansas, providing greater access to lower-cost electricity and improved reliability in the region.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy Partners with HomeServe to Offer Emergency Repair Plans
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 10:15AM CDT
Westar Energy is partnering with HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, to offer residential customers affordable emergency repair plans. These optional service plans offer protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to household electrical systems.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Downgrade Alert for Westar Energy (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 22, 8:00AM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Ladenburg today. The stock closed yesterday at $36.38 on volume of 1.1 million shares, below average daily volume of 1.4 million. In the past 52 weeks, Westar Energy share prices have been bracketed by a low of $30.80 and a high of $38.24 and closed yesterday at $36.38, 18% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.18% higher and 0.05% higher over the past week, respectively.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy, Inc. schedules conference call to discuss 3rd quarter 2014 results.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Oct 16, 11:44AM CDT
Topeka, Kan., Oct. 16, 2014 - On Nov. 5, 2014, Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR) plans to release 3rd quarter 2014 earnings after market close. On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy (WR) Marked As Today's Roof Leaker Stock
at The Street - Thu Oct 16, 9:32AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Westar Energy (WR) as a "roof leaker" (crossing below the 200-day simple moving average on higher than normal relative volume) candidate
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Trade-Ideas: Westar Energy (WR) Is Today's "Barbarian At The Gate" Stock
at The Street - Tue Oct 14, 10:30AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Westar Energy (WR) as a "barbarian at the gate" (strong stocks crossing above resistance with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Westar Energy and Landis+Gyr Agree to Comprehensive Smart Grid Services Contract
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 06, 11:00AM CDT
Westar Energy, Inc. and Landis+Gyr have agreed to a comprehensive smart grid infrastructure and services contract to support the utility's grid modernization and consumer choice initiatives.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Momentum Indicators for Electric Utilities Equities -- Duke Energy, Northeast Utilities, Westar Energy, Pepco Holdings, and Hawaiian Electric Industries
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 29, 8:10AM CDT
The US markets on Friday, September 26, 2014, ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 17,113.15, up 0.99% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,512.19, up 1.02%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.86% higher at 1,982.85. During the trading session, all the ten sectors finished on a higher note. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 212.42, up 0.17%, with the index advancing 9.94% on YTD basis. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Pepco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM), and Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
POM: 27.46 (+0.12), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), DUK: 82.08 (+0.91), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Tomorrow's Ex-Dividends To Watch: WR, HRB, NBR
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 9:21AM CDT
WR HRB NBR are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Friday, September 05, 2014
WR: 39.09 (+0.83), NBR: 17.70 (+0.53), HRB: 32.69 (+0.28)
Westar Energy, Inc. declares dividend.
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Aug 27, 1:26PM CDT
Topeka, Kan., Aug. 27, 2014 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share payable Oct. 1, 2014, on the company's common stock. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Sept. 9, 2014.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Electric Utilities Stocks Technical Data -- Northeast Utilities, Westar Energy, Pepco Holdings, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 25, 7:30AM CDT
On Friday, August 22, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,538.55, up 0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.22% lower at 17,001.22, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,988.40, down 0.20%. The losses were broad based as seven out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector Index ended the day at 214.75, down 0.30%, and the index has declined 0.43% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Pepco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: POM), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE), and Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. (NYSE: EBR). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
POM: 27.46 (+0.12), HE: 28.30 (+0.82), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), EBR: 2.32 (+0.04), NU: 50.70 (+1.20)
Kansas files complaint against Westar Energy
AP - Wed Aug 20, 7:43PM CDT
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators filed a complaint Wednesday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against Westar Energy, Inc., alleging the state's largest utility is charging unjust and unreasonable electric transmission rates.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
Year's Gains In Utilities Are Fading Away
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Aug 07, 5:02PM CDT
Utility stocks are trending downward as the year's rally in the sector quickly fades. Although utilities often perform relatively better than most other stocks in bumpy markets, the sector's had no such strength lately. IBD's Utility Leaders screen...
ETR: 82.68 (+0.72), WR: 39.09 (+0.83), SRE: 112.49 (-0.35), XLU: 46.25 (+0.48)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Westar Energy After 1.05% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 04, 5:00PM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $35.35 to a high of $36.37. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $35.91 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WR: 39.09 (+0.83)
