Beyond AI: Where Investors Can Still Find Dividend Growth In 2026

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Wind & Solar Overtake Gas Globally: ETFs Poised to Benefit

Wind and solar have just surpassed natural gas in global electricity generation, boosting the long-term outlook for renewable energy ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • May 21, 2026

CNRG and PBW Both Track Clean Energy but One Fell 61% in the Last Downturn While the Other Lost 23%

The SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (NYSEARCA:CNRG) and the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:PBW) both sit in the clean energy aisle, but they are not interchangeable.

24/7 Wall Street • May 17, 2026

Wind Energy ETFs to Rally on Profit Beats and Iran War Energy Shift

Wind energy ETFs are back in focus as geopolitical tensions and AI-driven power demand are strengthening the bull case for wind energy.

Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026

Grid Infrastructure Is the Next Big Capex Cycle: Why GRID, VOLT, and CNRG Matter Now

Electricity demand is rising rapidly. AI data centers, EV charging networks, and reshored manufacturing are drawing power from a transmission system largely designed in the last century.

24/7 Wall Street • May 6, 2026

Clean Power in Focus Amid Energy Security Concerns: ETFs to Gain

Clean energy ETFs could be the real winner as energy security fears, oil volatility and strong fund inflows drive investor interest.

Zacks Investment Research • May 5, 2026

How Europe Can Reduce Reliance On Imported Gas And What It Means For Business Leaders

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders. Europe now relies on a wider range of suppliers, but paradoxically, the new geopolitical situation still leaves Europe vulnerable.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

The Zacks Analyst Blog ICLN,QCLN,CNRG, PBD and PBW

Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices higher, fueling a surge in clean energy ETFs as investors eye long-term growth opportunities.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 30, 2026

From Oil Disruption to Clean Energy Boom: ETFs Poised to Benefit

Energy security fears may fast-track the clean energy transition. Clean energy ETFs could be the real winner.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 27, 2026

The One Fed Signal That Could Flip CNRG From Loser to Leader in 2026

Clean energy ETFs spent the last few years getting battered by rising rates, policy uncertainty, and a rotation away from growth.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 3, 2026