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Centerpoint Energy's 1.12% Drop Amid 58% Volume Surge to Rank 400 Reflects Sector Pressures and Infrastructure Delays

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Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 10:31 pm ET1min read

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- Centerpoint Energy (CNP) fell 1.12% on Oct 23, 2025, amid a 58.29% surge in $270M trading volume, ranking 400th in daily activity.

- Rising rate expectations pressured utility stocks, as higher borrowing costs reduce future cash flow valuations for energy firms.

- Delays in a $2.5B grid modernization project raised concerns over operational efficiency and earnings growth potential.

- Natural gas price declines and a 100% dividend payout ratio highlighted sector-wide challenges and limited growth flexibility.

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