Investors with an interest in Utility - Water Supply stocks have likely encountered both California Water Service Group (CWT) and Middlesex Water (MSEX) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate re ...

A strong stock as of late has been United Fire Group (UFCS) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 3.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $32.22 in the previous session. United Fire has gained 11.3% since the start of the year compared to the 13.4% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 8.2% return for the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten ...