Ameren Corporation (AEE)

Ameren EVP Ajay K. Arora received a 716-share stock award and now directly holds 23,119 shares, plus additional indirect holdings via a family trust and 401(k).

Ameren executive Patrick E. Smith reports a 280-share stock award, boosting direct holdings to 20,275 shares, plus additional indirect and plan-related share equivalents.

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Ameren (AEE) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.