Top 2 Utilities Stocks That May Implode In Q3

As of Sept. 16, 2024, two stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

NiSource Inc (NYSE:NI)

• On Aug. 7, NiSource posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. “During the second quarter NiSource placed the Cavalry Solar & Storage project into service and reported strong earnings results, executing our investment plan and delivering consistent shareholder returns,” said NiSource President and CEO, Lloyd Yates. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $34.14.
• RSI Value: 82.19                              
• NI Price Action: Shares of NiSource gained 1.3% to close at $34.06 on Friday.

PPL Corp (NYSE:PPL)

• On Sept. 12, PPL finalized award for up to $72 million in federal funding from U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. The company's stock gained around 4% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $32.54.
• RSI Value: 70.90
• PPL Price Action: Shares of PPL gained 1.6% to close at $32.46 on Friday.

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