The so-called “Mag 7” stocks may be cooling off, but that doesn't mean the artificial intelligence story is over. In a recent conversation with Marc Lichtenfeld of The Oxford Club, the focus shifted away from the biggest headline names and toward the less obvious businesses enabling the AI boom—especially the “picks and shovels” behind the data center buildout.

RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its electric utility has filed a rate review application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting recovery of the necessary capital infrastructure and operational costs required to deliver safe, reliable electric service to approximately 75,000 customers in South Dakota.

Federal Realty has raised its dividend for a REIT-leading 58 consecutive years. PepsiCo recently announced its 54 consecutive annual dividend increase.

Black Hills (NYSE: BKH) executives used the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call to highlight execution against guidance, a growing large-load opportunity tied to data centers in Wyoming, and progress toward its planned merger with NorthWestern Energy. Management also outlined a 2026 outlook that targets earnings growth in the upper half of its long-term range

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWE) to Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of NorthWestern will receive 0.98 shares of Black Hills for each share of NorthWestern that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and.

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Delivered 2025 GAAP EPS of $3.98 and adjusted EPS of $4.10, at midpoint of earnings guidance range Initiates 2026 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $4.25 to $4.45, reflecting 6% growth over 2025 Advancing plans to serve data center pipeline of more than 3 GW, including 600 MW in five-year plan Targeting upper half of 4% to 6% long-term adjusted EPS growth off 2023 Extended track record of dividend increases to 56 consecutive years Energized Ready Wyoming 260-mile electric transmission expansion project on schedule RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: Black Hills Corp.

My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, averaging 4.91% total return versus SPY's 17.72%, though 14 Kings outperformed the index. 2026 began strongly for Dividend Kings, up 4.66% through January 23rd, outpacing SPY's 1.07% gain. Nineteen Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%.