NWE
NWENWE ranks #1 out of 1 utilities stocks in the Tapeline universe by composite score this session.
Score breakdown · public formula
Weights are public and never change without a changelog entry. Read the full methodology on /how-it-works.
What the score says about NWE right now
NWE (NWE) currently scores 57/100 on the Tapeline six-factor composite, sitting in the CONSTRUCTIVE band. CONSTRUCTIVE (55-69) is the "watchlist tier" — net positive with meaningful tradeoffs. NWE is interesting but not bid up. For value or contrarian setups this is often the most actionable band — quality without the late-stage price-discovery overhead. NWE's strongest factor is Smart Money at 90/100 — a very strong read on insider buying (SEC Form 4), Congressional disclosures, and ETF flows. High Smart Money means people with information edge are aligned with this name. The weakest factor is Fundamentals at 55/100 — decent balance-sheet and earnings-quality. A low fundamentals score is the canonical "value trap" warning: technical setups on broken fundamentals don't tend to compound.
Generated from the live six-factor breakdown above. Updates as the underlying scores re-tick during US market hours. Methodology detail at /how-it-works.
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Recent NWE news
Latest market-moving headlines mentioning NWE, sourced from Tapeline’s news feed (Benzinga + Polygon).
- NorthWestern Energy Group affirms 2026 non-GAAP earnings guidanceFinnhub
- NorthWestern Energy Group Affirms 2026 Non-GAAP EPS Guidance Of $3.68-$3.83; Affirms Long-Term EPS Growth Target Of 4% To 6% From 2024 BaseBenzinga
- Better Dividend Stock: NextEra Energy vs. Black HillsThe Motley Fool+8 other tickers
- Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Shareholders Approve Merger ProposalsBenzinga+1 other ticker
- Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether SEM, FONR, NWE are Obtaining Fair Deals for their ShareholdersGlobeNewswire Inc.+2 other tickers
News refreshes every 5 minutes during US market hours.
Frequently asked about NWE
What is the Tapeline Score for NWE?
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NWE (NWE) currently scores 57/100 with the signal label CONSTRUCTIVE. The score is a weighted blend of six quantitative factors and updates sub-60 seconds during US market hours.
How is NWE's score calculated?
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The Tapeline Score is a transparent weighted sum: 25% Trend, 20% Relative Strength, 15% Fundamentals, 15% Smart Money, 15% Macro, 10% Momentum. Each sub-score is normalised to 0-100 and the exact formula is published on /how-it-works.
Is NWE a buy?
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Tapeline doesn't issue buy or sell calls — we publish descriptive analytics, not investment advice. The signal label CONSTRUCTIVE describes the current state of the data; whether NWE fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon, and tax situation. See the risk disclosure for details.
How often does the NWE score update?
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NWE's score re-ticks every minute during US market hours and persists between sessions. Price and momentum data refresh sub-60s; fundamentals refresh on company filing cadence; insider Form 4 within hours of SEC filing.
Where can I see the historical track record for Tapeline scores?
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Every Tapeline top-10 daily pick is auto-published with the next-day return vs SPY at /scorecard. The scorecard is immutable — every call is preserved with its original context for accountability.
What does the CONSTRUCTIVE signal mean for NWE?
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CONSTRUCTIVE is a descriptive band on the Tapeline composite. HIGH CONVICTION (85-100) means all six factors aligned; STRONG SETUP (70-84) typically four-or-five-of-six; CONSTRUCTIVE (55-69) net-positive with tradeoffs; NEUTRAL (40-54) factors cancel; CAUTION (25-39) more negative than positive; WEAK (0-24) broadly negative. NWE sitting at CONSTRUCTIVE means the data right now reads as constructive for the six-factor profile.
Is NWE better for swing trading or day trading?
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The Tapeline composite is calibrated for multi-day setups — the heaviest weights (Trend 25%, RS 20%, Fundamentals 15%) reward stability over a horizon of days-to-weeks. For pure day trading, the 1-day move + sub-momentum factor is more relevant. Use /best-stocks-for/day-traders for the day-trader-sorted view and /best-stocks-for/swing-traders for the multi-day setup view.
Where does NWE rank in the utilities sector?
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NWE's sector rank within the utilities sector updates live as composite scores re-tick during US market hours — see the rank line near the top of this page. Sector ranks are computed across the actively-scored universe (~2,500 US tickers by daily $-volume) so the cohort is consistent across all the utilities sector names Tapeline covers.
Does Tapeline have insider buying data for NWE?
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NWE's Smart Money sub-score (15% of the composite) blends SEC Form 4 insider transactions, Congressional disclosures where applicable, and ETF/institutional flow signals. Detailed Form 4 history per ticker is a Premium feature; the aggregate Smart Money sub-score is shown on this page for free.
Why does NWE's score change between visits?
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Scores re-tick every minute during US market hours. Trend and Relative Strength move with price; Momentum reflects recent rate-of-change; Macro responds to VIX, breadth, and 10Y yield shifts; Smart Money updates on filing cadence; Fundamentals on quarterly earnings cycle. Across a single trading session NWE's composite can drift 5-15 points in either direction even without major news — that's normal factor breathing, not data error.
Can I get alerts when NWE's score changes?
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Yes — Pro tier gets email alerts on configurable triggers (score crosses a threshold, signal label changes, squeeze detected). Premium adds Telegram unlimited and Congressional-trade alerts. The free tier covers the top 20 tickers with a 24-hour delay; NWE score alerts specifically require Pro or Premium since NWE may not be in the top 20.
How does NWE's Tapeline Score compare to a Finviz screener result?
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Finviz exposes raw filter fields — you build a thesis from the data. Tapeline synthesises six factors into one composite + a plain-English Why, so the work is done before you look at the row. Both are useful for different jobs: Finviz Elite for power-user raw-filter scans, Tapeline for daily synthesised rankings + per-pick public scorecard. Many traders use both — see /best-finviz-alternatives for the head-to-head comparison.
Score updated live (sub-60s). Public formula. Public scorecard. Not investment advice — see risk disclosure.
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