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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 18 April 2026•Updated 18 April 2026•

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US Stocks Hit Record Highs Driven by Energy Deals and Strong Growth Outlook

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Key Facts

1NiSource stock reached an all-time high of $48.81 following energy infrastructure agreements with Alphabet and Amazon.

about 2 months ago

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What changed: The story was updated to include NiSource's premarket price action, its GF Score metric, and recent insider selling data.

NiSource (NI) shares rose 2.64% in premarket trading, bolstered by easing geopolitical tensions and strategic energy agreements with Alphabet and Amazon. While the company maintains a solid GF Score of 76/100, its low financial strength rating and recent insider selling totaling $0.7 million suggest a degree of caution among internal stakeholders. Elsewhere, Dana Inc reached a record $36.98 as it targets $10 billion in annual sales by 2030, and Freeport McMoRan hit $69.77 on the back of rising copper prices. These developments highlight a complex market environment where record-high valuations in the utilities and mining sectors are being weighed against internal financial metrics. Overall, investor optimism remains high despite analyst warnings regarding overvaluation and specific insider activity.