

The North American midstream sector is entering a period of accelerated growth. Surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and rapidly expanding power generation demand are driving record multi-billion-dollar project backlogs.

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Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC acquired a new position in PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 15,422 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $561,000. Other large investors have also recently modified

PPL's rising operating income, data center demand, rate recovery and $23B investment outlook support 6-8% annual EPS growth through 2029.

FirstEnergy edges PPL on ROE, capital spending, valuation and one-year share performance, despite carrying a higher debt-to-capital ratio.

PPL's $23 billion grid plan and data center-driven demand support growth, but premium valuation, higher debt and weaker margins cloud the entry point.

PPL's rising revenues, stronger rate recovery and major capital investments support higher operating income and long-term earnings growth.

EP Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 52,080 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,893,000. A number of other institutional