Westar Energy (WR) 55.02 $WR Kansas City Area

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board

Sep 7, 2016 at 11:11 PM

Westar Energy (WR) 55.02 $WR

Kansas City Area Development Council Announces Regional Support for Great Plains Energy's Acquisition of Westar Energy
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 07, 10:18AM CDT
The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) announced it is leading robust regional support for Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), the parent company of KCP&L, in its acquisition of neighboring Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR). The $12.2 billion deal will add capacity and cost savings for residents and businesses in the 18-county, two state Kansas City region.
GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Utilities Stocks on Investors' Radar -- NiSource, Eversource Energy, Westar Energy, and Pattern Energy
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 06, 6:50AM CDT
Companies in the Diversified Utilities space are engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of resources, such as electricity, natural gas, steam, and water, to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Stock-Callers.com now takes a look at today's featured companies: NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
WR: 55.02 (-0.26), NI: 24.38 (-0.04), ES: 54.87 (-0.09), PEGI: 24.91 (+0.40)

Uptrend Call Working As Westar Energy Stock Rises 19.3% (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 02, 1:27AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) on March 10th, 2016 at $45.92. In approximately 6 months, Westar Energy has returned 19.33% as of today's recent price of $54.79.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Westar Energy Rises 1.21% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 29, 3:58PM CDT
Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $54.45 to a high of $55.29. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $54.92 on volume of 286,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Westar Energy declares dividend.
Globe Newswire - Fri Aug 26, 3:30PM CDT
Topeka, Kan., Aug. 26, 2016 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 38 cents per share payable Oct. 3, 2016, on the company's common stock. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Sept. 9, 2016.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Great Plains Energy and Westar Energy Schedule Special Shareholder Meetings
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 25, 4:05PM CDT
Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), the parent company of KCP&L, and Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR), today each announced special meetings on Monday, September 26, 2016, for their respective shareholders to vote on the companies' proposed transaction.
GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Westar Energy announces 2nd quarter 2016 results.
Globe Newswire - Tue Aug 02, 4:00PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 2, 2016 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $72 million, or $0.51 per share, for the second quarter 2016 compared with earnings of $64 million, or $0.47 per share, for the second quarter 2015. Earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $138 million, or $0.97 per share, compared with $115 million, or $0.85 per share, for the same period in 2015.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Utility Stocks' Q2 Earnings on Aug 2: ETR,NI, PNW, WR
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 01, 8:36AM CDT
The steady drop in unemployment rates should further boost results of the Utility sector
ETR: 80.27 (+0.70), WR: 55.02 (-0.26), NI: 24.38 (-0.04), PNW: 76.95 (-0.13)

Uptrend Call Working As Westar Energy Stock Rises 20.9% (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 28, 1:31AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) on March 10th, 2016 at $45.92. In approximately 5 months, Westar Energy has returned 20.88% as of today's recent price of $55.50.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Westar Energy Up 21.5% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (WR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 21, 1:24AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) on March 10th, 2016 at $45.92. In approximately 3 months, Westar Energy has returned 21.53% as of today's recent price of $55.80.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

If You Seek a Stable Portfolio, Utilities Are a Must
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 13, 3:01PM CDT
If You Seek a Stable Portfolio, Utilities Are a Must
75.39 (-0.11), STR: 25.06 (+0.02), GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WTR: 31.13 (+0.02), WR: 55.02 (-0.26), DUK: 80.54 (-0.40), EXC: 34.56 (+0.11), AWK: 76.00 (+0.10), CNP: 23.29 (+0.49), CTWS: 48.21 (+1.48)

Pre-Market Review on Diversified Utilities Stocks -- NiSource, Westar Energy, Eversource Energy, and TerraForm Global
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 13, 7:50AM CDT
On Friday, June 10, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,894.55, down 1.29%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.67% lower, to finish at 17,865.34; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,096.07, down 0.92%. Stock-Callers.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR), Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES), and TerraForm Global Inc. (NASDAQ: GLBL). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free trade alerts at:
WR: 55.02 (-0.26), NI: 24.38 (-0.04), ES: 54.87 (-0.09), GLBL: 3.78 (+0.02)

Westar Energy, Inc. Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of WR Shareholders
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 11:59AM CDT
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("WR" or the "Company"

in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Great Plains Energy, Inc. ("GXP"

. On May 31, 2016, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement for GXP to acquire all outstanding shares of WR in a transaction valued at approximately $12.2 billion, inclusive of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, WR shareholders will receive $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in GXP common stock for each WR share they own.
GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Westar Energy, Inc. - WR
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Jun 08, 1:27PM CDT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 8, 2016 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company"

(NYSE: WR) (ISIN: US95709T100) (CUSIP: 95709T10) concerning the proposed acquisition of Westar by Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains Energy"

.
GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Concerning the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 2:01PM CDT
The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 27.65 (-0.25), WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

INVESTOR ALERT: Brower Piven Commences An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Westar Energy, Inc. And Encourages Shareholders To Contact The Firm For Additional Information
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 02, 4:34PM CDT
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) ("Westar Energy" or the "Company"

relating to the proposed buyout of Westar Energy by Great Plains Energy Incorporated.
WR: 55.02 (-0.26)

Newer

Older

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

AST SpaceMobile Faces Class Action Over Misstatements

What's Going On with AST SpaceMobile? Kicking off with a heavy hitter here, folks. AST SpaceMobile, Inc., trading under NASDAQ:ASTS, is under a securities fraud spotlight. We're talking allegations piled higher than a morning stack of pancakes. If you picked up any ASTS shares between March 4, 2025, and July 15, 2026, you're in on this rough ride. There's a class action...

Geron Corp Faces Fiduciary Duty Investigation

Spotlight on Geron's Corporate Governance: What's Happening? The heat's been turned up on Geron Corporation this week, with Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law outfit, digging into whether some folks at the helm have strayed from their fiduciary duties to the shareholders. Now, if you're holding onto NASDAQ:GERN stock or thinking about diving in, it's high time to...

Krispy Kreme Faces Legal Probe: Fiduciary Breach?

Diving Deep into the Krispy Kreme Allegations Look, this isn't your run-of-the-mill donut drama. When you hear rumblings of corporate missteps, especially ones that involve potential breaches of fiduciary duties, it's time to perk up those ears. Over at Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT), there's some heat in the kitchen, and it's not just from frying those glazed beauties....

China Southern Airlines Marks 70th Anniversary in NYC

Taking Flight with Legacy and Tradition Throwing a bash on Times Square isn't just about flash; it's about letting folks know you mean business. And China Southern Airlines has been doing just that for 70 years. Imagine starting from Guangzhou and ending up splashed across New York City's giant LED screens—talk about a journey! From Humble Roots to Global Network...

Quay Sunglasses: Luxury Looks, Affordable Prices

Ah, sunglasses—the quintessential accessory that screams both practicality and style. A million-dollar look without the million-dollar expense? That's where Quay comes in. They've been recognized by Expert Consumers, no less, as some of the best-in-class for affordable luxury eye candy out there—aimed at shoppers who want the designer vibe without the hemorrhaging...

CVS Health Under Fire: Fiduciary Duty Breach?

CVS Under Regulatory Spotlight for Fiduciary Breaches You'd think by now companies would have their fiduciary ducks in a row. But here we are, with CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) catching heat from the legal eagles over at Halper Sadeh LLC. The knife’s out for some of the big wigs – apparently, there's chatter they might’ve slipped on their duty to play nice...

HONA Faces Legal Heat: Investor Lawsuit Over Losses

The Investor Storm Brewing Over Honeywell Aerospace There it is again, another industry heavyweight caught in a dizzying whirlwind of litigation. Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:HONA), a name as established as an old boot in the business, now faces a class action lawsuit that's got investors frantically dusting off phone numbers for their attorneys. The Messy Allegations...

Endurance Energy's Modular Tech Revs Up Southeast Asia

Modular Solutions Steal the Show in Bangkok When a company draws 59,468 attendees from over 150 countries, folks pay attention—and that was exactly the scene at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. The name buzzing on many lips? Endurance Energy. These guys showcased a fresh take on energy logistics with their skid-mounted liquefaction tech, turning heads with their Southeast Asia...

Cut Winter Heating Costs with Townsend's Rebate Help

Unseen Perils of Winter Heating in Massachusetts Massachusetts homeowners, listen up. If your heating system is older than the Model T, it's time to rethink your winter strategy. You don't want to be stuck in the cold when the thermometer hits single digits, do you? That's where Townsend comes in, making waves with their rebate assistance program. Navigating the Rebate...

Farm Aid 2026: A Resilient Tribute to Family Farmers

Shining a Light on Essential Family Farmers Every year, thousands gather for Farm Aid to back the unsung heroes who put food on our plates. In 2026, the scene shifted to the amphitheater at Virginia Beach, where an epic lineup of music took stage not just to entertain but to underline a critical issue—family farmers are fighting for survival. These folks aren't merely...