1. AES received a Buy rating upgrade from Argus Research with a price target of $18. 2. Jefferies upgraded AES from Underperform to Hold, raising the price target to $13. 3. AES's recent quarterly results were mixed, indicating some operational challenges. 4. The utility sector attracts investors seeking dividend-yielding stocks during market turbulence. 5. AES's dividend yield stands at 5.06%, aligning with investor preferences for returns.