NextEra Energy Rises 0.68% Despite 192nd-Ranked Volume Drop J.P. Morgan Hails Resilience in Utility Sector

NextEra Energy (NEE) closed on September 18, 2025, , , ranking 192nd in market activity. The stock’s performance aligns with broader utility sector resilience amid AI-driven energy demand surges and regulatory shifts. J.P. Morgan analysts highlighted NEE as a top utility stock, citing its diversified energy portfolio—spanning nuclear, solar, . The firm emphasized utilities’ stability compared to volatile tech stocks, noting their role in meeting surging power needs for data centers and AI infrastructure.

Recent policy developments, , underscored the sector’s regulatory uncertainties. However, . Analysts also pointed to the sector’s defensive appeal, . NEE’s inclusion in J.P. .

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