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January 12, 2004 |
Robert Glynn During the energy deregulation boom of the late 1990s, PG&E Corp. Chairman and CEO Robert D. Glynn Jr. made several strategic bets that didn't pan out.   |
The Motley Fool
April 30, 2004
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Duke's Hazards Duke Energy's first-quarter earnings show that the utility giant is living through the merchant energy sector's meltdown but still faces plenty of hazards before it's in the clear. |
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PG&E: A Utility Struggles to Adapt to the Information Age Pacific Gas and Electric Company may be an ancient dinosaur, but one of its problems is too much technology. That is, too many scattered information technology systems that don't talk to one another. |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
PG&E: A Safe Cleantech Play? The West Coast utility company is involved in a variety of renewable energy projects that could make it a legitimate cleantech investment. |
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June 28, 2010
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Are You Missing Out on Dividends? Dividend stocks have been getting a lot of attention lately, and that's no accident. |
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July 6, 2010
Russ Krull |
Power Up Your Payout Searching for yield? Utility companies could provide the jolt you seek. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2004
Ben McClure |
TXU's Turnaround The utility company knocked the socks off Wall Street estimates, delivering Q3 net income of $662 million. That's up 69% from $392 million a year ago. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Duke Powers Up Another Quarter This utility's natural gas business fuels results while the electricity business stays dormant. Patient investors should be pleased with the combined return (capital gains and dividend income) that Duke Energy will generate in the future. |
BusinessWeek
January 12, 2004 |
Power: Keep The Candles Handy -- And Light A Few For the power sector, 2003 will be remembered as the year the lights went out. To avoid another blackout like the one that darkened big chunks of Canada and the U.S. in August, the industry will work harder this year. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Cold Winter Warms Up E.ON Chilly weather throughout Europe boosted E.ON's gas business and first-quarter results. Investors looking into the utility space should give a good, long look here. |
Financial Advisor
November 2011
Marla Brill |
Powering Up Utility stocks are a lower-risk way to achieve incremental returns, says manager Mario Gabelli of the Gabelli Utilities Fund. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
PG&E Plugs a Problem Pacific Gas & Electric shows how a new hybrid car could also power homes and businesses. Investors, this is a trend to watch. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2010
Eric Dutram |
Thursday's ETF to Watch: XLUS XLUS tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Utilities Index which consists of common stocks of U.S. utility companies. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Sweet Results for Suez Among utilities, France's Suez stands out with strong growth and a respectable dividend. |
Salon.com
April 7, 2001
Anthony York |
Bruce Brugmann's moment of glory California's energy crisis is a long-awaited vindication for the feisty publisher of the San Francisco Bay Guardian... |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2012
Richard McMahon |
Defending Dividends Lower tax rates on income from dividends clearly benefit American investors and I'd argue the economy. Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, the maximum tax rate on dividend income could skyrocket to as high as 43.4% from 15%. |
CFO
July 1, 2007
Marie Leone |
Sempra Energy's Mark Snell Mark Snell explains how Sempra Energy went from being a utility holding company to a diversified energy and commodity trading business -- without Enron-style tactics. |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
It's Still Smart to Own These Stocks There's reason to be cautious, but dividend paying stocks are worth the risk. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2005
Matt Thurmond |
Utilities That Pay YOU Electric utilities are some of the highest dividend payers in the market. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2004
Roger Nusbaum |
Mahalo, Hawaiian Electric Should this utility be part of your well-rounded investment portfolio? |
Entrepreneur
February 2004
Dian Vujovich |
Power Play Utility stocks have gone back to basics. |
The Motley Fool
August 1, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Entergy Power a Portfolio? Utilities have had a good run, but Entergy might still have room for improvement. |
BusinessWeek
February 9, 2004
Robert Barker |
Duke's New CEO Is Turning Up The Juice Fallen "new utility" darling Duke Energy, it turns out, is fast becoming a new old utility. |
The Motley Fool
January 7, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Duke's Dividend Stays Put Management reins in holdings and puts forth modest growth strategy. |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2011
Amanda B. Kish |
Investors Are Still Chasing Returns Wise up. Bonds probably aren't the best place for your money. |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2011
Morgan Housel |
Stocks Now Almost Guaranteed to Slaughter Bonds Seeking superior returns. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2005
M.D. Mitchell |
KeySpan's Chilling Prospects While some diversified utility companies with unregulated operations look attractive, KeySpan, a potentially attractive long-term possibility, could see a lower share price if fewer consumers convert to natural gas and more of them turn down their thermostats. |
The Motley Fool
April 4, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Not All Dividends Are Created Equal Where do dividends come from, and which kind is best for your portfolio? Not all dividends are the same, and some are better off left alone. |
The Motley Fool
March 2, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Quanta Services Quickens Pace Strong service demand from utility customers powers profit growth. If it slipped down to a more appealing valuation, the stock may be worth a buy. |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Water, American States' Style Rate relief should help this reliable dividend-payer, water utility American States Water. |
The Motley Fool
May 22, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
LNG Liquidates Kepco's Power Soaring gas-generation costs swallow up profits for this electrical utility. With that in mind, there are other places where investors can make better power plays. |
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May 24, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
How Much Debt Is Too Much? Finances around the world might affect how you divide stocks and bonds in your retirement portfolio. |
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September 2, 2010
Jordan DiPietro |
4 Utility Stocks Getting Slammed These dividend-paying utility stocks could be good bargains. |
The Motley Fool
June 23, 2010
Kris Eddy |
Not all Energy Stocks Are the Same Don't let the disaster in the Gulf scare you from energy stocks. |
The Motley Fool
May 26, 2011
Matt Koppenheffer |
Empire District Electric Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know Shares of Missouri-based utility Empire District Electric were getting powered down by investors today, losing as much as 20% in intraday trading on heavier-than-average volume. |
CIO
September 1, 2005
Allan Holmes |
What's Shakin'? A service launched by the U.S. Geological Survey provides companies with real-time earthquake data that they can use to make disaster recovery decisions more quickly and corral the costs of future earthquake damage. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Has MDU Resources Become the Perfect Stock? MDU is a company with an interesting mix of businesses. On one hand, the company operates as a standard gas and electric utility in the Northern Plains and Rocky Mountain regions. |
The Motley Fool
September 5, 2011
Tierney Plumb |
In the News: Duke Merger With Progress Pushes On A key consumer group signs off on a $13.7 billion deal between the utility giants. |
Salon.com
January 30, 2001
Anthony York |
The deregulation debacle Who's responsible for for California's electricity crisis? Everyone... |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2009
Ivan Martchev |
Dividends Are Back in Style Sustainable dividends are one way to survive a difficult stock market. |
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September 2006
Kathleen M. McBride |
Income & Growth Does an income-producing portfolio have to rule out capital growth? Not necessarily according to Franklin Income Fund co-lead portfolio manager Edward Perks. |
The Motley Fool
November 15, 2004 |
Financial Statements in Annual Reports Learn what the top three financial statements can tell you about your investment. |
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May 17, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Beat Bonds and Still Stay Safe There may be a way for risk-averse investors to keep their nest eggs relatively safe, yet still enjoy bond-beating growth. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Has Consolidated Edison Become the Perfect Stock? ConEd gives investors the stability and security they've come to expect from utility stocks. But for growth investors, it's far from perfect. |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Get Your Big Yields the Right Way Some "income funds" offer less income than you'd think. |
The Motley Fool
January 2, 2007
James Early |
The 97% Hiding in Plain Sight You don't have to look far for impressive returns. Where are today's blockbuster dividend payers? Here are some ideas: 1. First Horizon... 2. Ameren... 3. DTE Energy... etc. |
The Motley Fool
October 3, 2011
Robert Eberhard |
Don't Fear the Megalopolis An examination of utilities that serve the urban region along the east coast. |
The Motley Fool
March 15, 2005
Tim Beyers |
Clean Energy Cleans Up Pacific Gas & Electric creates a $30 million investment fund for renewable sources. As more VCs join the party more money will flow in, creating a sturdy industry that could grow to be worth billions. |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Where to Find the Best Dividend Stocks They're not where they used to be. Look beyond the financial and utility sectors to seek out other stocks with good current dividend yields that appear to be sustainable. |
The Motley Fool
October 28, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Should You Go With Stocks or Bonds for Income? You may lose big bucks if you cling too strongly to bonds. |
