Utility stocks see stable demand due to rising interest in ESG portfolios. Personal finance tools highlight renewable utility companies with forecasted 9% annualized returns over the next 18 months. A newsletter built for market enthusiasts by market enthusiasts. Top stories, top movers, and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes. Erin Bendig has extensive experience in various areas of personal finance. She previously worked as a staff writer for Kiplinger.com, focusing primarily on savings accounts and banking. In addition, she has freelanced for Bankrate, covering topics related to credit cards. Erin combines her personal experiences with thorough research and is committed to sharing valuable personal finance advice with others. Energy sector ETF inflows surged 9% week-over-week, with personal finance tools alerting retail traders to WTI crude’s jump above $84 per barrel. This may push energy equities toward a 12% gain in Q3, supported by OPEC+ production strategies.