2 Brilliant Energy Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

2026-02-17 16:40:00 ET

Energy stocks are often considered evergreen long-term investments because the world will always need more power. Most of them endure boom-and-bust cycles that generally last a few years, but they tend to grow over more extended periods and outpace inflation.

So even though the S&P 500 is hovering near its all-time highs and looks historically expensive at 29 times earnings, it might still be a great time to accumulate a few promising energy stocks. Let's take a look at two of my favorites: GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) and Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) .

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