General Electric Company (GE), Siemens AG (ADR) (SI): The Future of Coal Today
Coal, one of this country's most abundant fuels, is increasingly being targeted as a dirty fuel.
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FirstEnergy Corp. (FE): Coal Power Generation Is Being Cut. Will Natural Gas Be Next?
The old saying used to be: "If you can't beat them, join them." It turns out that it doesn't quite work out that way all the time.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Dominion Resources, Inc. (D), Edison International (EIX): Is Nuclear Energy Dying Out?
In less than a year, three utilities have made the tough call to close down four nuclear reactors totaling 3,600 MW of combined capacity.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): The Most Dangerous Sector in the S&P
Among stock markets around the world, the S&P 500 has given investors great performance, with double-digit percentage gains even as many international markets have struggled ...
CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX), Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR): One “Pie in the Sky” Idea to Save Coal
Coal gets a bad rap. Environmentalists call it a dirty fuel, while Santa Claus uses it to punish naughty little boys and girls.
SunPower Corporation (SPWR), First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): Solar Companies See a Bright Future in the U.S.
On June 25, President Obama gave orders to issue permits for 10 gigawatts of renewable energy on public land, with the focus on a 200% increase in renewable energy generation ...
General Electric Company (GE), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) & More: 10 Fascinating Facts About Wind Energy
When it comes to wind energy, there's a lot of hot air blowing around.
TECO Energy, Inc. (TE), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): What Does Obama’s Climate Change Policy Mean for Utilities?
In the eyes of President Obama, there's little doubt about it: Climate change is happening and we have a moral obligation to stop it.
American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)- US Coal Utilities: Effects of New Limitations
The new climate change plan from Obama’s administration is expected to shift the competitive landscape of energy production in the United States.
Exelon Corporation (EXC): An Opportunity To Make 18% a Year On a Utility Stock
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC), a utility services holding company, engages in the energy generation and distribution business in the United States.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Is Clean Coal a New Lease On Life?
If you ever wondered whether clean coal really is possible, the answer is yes, thanks to technological advancements.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP), Cablevision Systems Corporation (CVC): Three Retirement Picks for This Season
Value stocks with a relatively high dividend yield and a moderate growth rate can be classified as retirement stocks. These stocks ensure a steady flow of income for senior...
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP): Utilities Are Still Dependable
In the recent low-yield environment, utility stocks have remained popular among the income seeking investors due to their attractive dividend yields.
Will Obama’s Climate Change Policy Kill Exelon Corporation (EXC) Stock?
The POTUS has spoken: Climate change is real, it's dangerous, and we're going to do stuff to stop it.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED), Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Edison International (EIX) – This Week in Utilities: Bigger Dividends and Climate Change Costs
Utilities have been busy this week, making moves to maximize profit potential.
One Sign Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock Is Headed Higher
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is in the midst of major leadership changes.
Can Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock Maintain Its New Dividend?
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) announced yesterday that it's upping its quarterly dividend for the sixth consecutive year.
MGE Energy, Inc. (MGEE): Are Small Utilities Now Targets for Bolt-on Acquisitions?
MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE) is a small vertically integrated electric utility company that is serving the counties around the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area.
American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP), Duke Energy Corp (DUK), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): Utility Companies Going Solar
Several of the largest U.S. utility companies are moving into the solar power business.
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Will Dividend-Paying Stocks Fall More Than the Market?
For years, investors have gravitated to dividend-paying stocks as the best of all possible worlds.
Is It Time to Buy Stock in The Southern Company (SO)?
The past year hasn't been too kind to owners of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) stock. It's down about 7% while the market, as measured by the S&P 500, is up more than 18%.
The Southern Company (SO), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Which Utility Is Worth Buying?
Utilities are the classic “widow-and-orphan” stocks.
What Happened to Exelon Corporation (EXC)’s Margins?
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) stock has been on a roller-coaster ride over the last year, and investors have been left wondering whether this dividend stock will ever put stable...
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), The Southern Company (SO), Dominion Resources, Inc. (D): Is Now a Good Time To Buy Utilities?
The utilities sector has often been considered a "widows & orphans" group of stocks, with a long history of paying healthy and reliable dividends that makes these stocks safe ...
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), PPL Corporation (PPL) – This Week in Utilities: New CEOs and Profitable Pilots
Utilities have been busy this week, making moves to maximize profit potential.
What’s Going on With Exelon Corporation (EXC) Stock?
We at The Motley Fool do not get too worked up over short-term stock movements, but sometimes they can forewarn investors about larger, fundamental problems.
Is Duke’s New CEO Good for Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock?
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is switching up its corporate leadership for the first time in nearly a decade.
Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (TEG): Is Now the Time to Buy Utilities Again?
The recent slowdown in the stock market may raise the demand for “safe haven” and stable stocks including Utilities that tend to offer high dividend yields and are generally...
Will Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock Soar on Clean Coal?
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) stoked its energy fires last week with the grand opening of a new "clean coal" power plant.
Dominion Resources, Inc. (D): Can These Utilities Keep Up With Investors’ Expectations?
According to the Energy Information Administration, electricity consumption in the U.S.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Is This Company Ruling Over the Electric Utility Industry?
The largest electric power holding company in the United States, Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK), has only risen 4.91% YTD, a far cry from the 15.34% return provided by the Dow ...
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), The AES Corporation (AES): What Do Dividend Stocks, Coal, and Cameroon Have in Common?
It's not exactly the Tony Awards, but the winners of the 2013 Edison Electrical Institute awards have been announced, marking another year of leadership, innovation, and progress...
The Southern Company (SO) & The Best Dividend Stocks from the Utilities Sector
Investors can look to utilities for solid profits.
The Southern Company (SO): These Four Numbers Prove Who Is The Best In This Industry
Today’s low interest rate environment is causing some stocks to rise because they offer investors a superior yield to what they can get elsewhere.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED): There Are 4 Reasons to Avoid This Stock
I know that collecting an over 4% yield in this environment seems tempting. I know that CDs don’t pay much of anything, and savings and money market accounts pay even less.
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Five Reasons Another Dividend Cut Is Likely
This is not a drill; please proceed in an orderly fashion away from this stock.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), The Southern Company (SO): Are We Sure This Is Progress?
When investors hear about a merger of two powerful companies, they usually expect that there will be some short term pain, but long-term gain.
Basic Needs Portfolio Selection: NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)
Three weeks ago, I outlined my plans to create a portfolio of 10 companies that all have one thing in common: They provide a basic need or deliver life's necessities.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Dominion Resources, Inc. (D): Effects of Recovery Highlight These Utility Goldmines
The rebounding housing market and rising Dow Jones are wreaking havoc within the utility sector.
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): The Scariest Graph for Utility Investors Everywhere
Keep your lights on and your fridge open if you know what's good for your investments. According to a recent report, electricity demand growth is dropping – fast.
Dominion Resources, Inc. (D): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are dozens of gauges investors can use to watch Mr. Market.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Exelon Corporation (EXC): 5 Diversified Dividend Stocks for Income Investors
Most income-oriented investors are hardly convinced about the safety of their investments in stocks, given the highly volatility in trading.
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Ameren Corp (AEE), TECO Energy, Inc. (TE) & This Week in Utilities: Buffett Buyouts and Regulatory Wins
Utilities have been busy this past week, making major moves to maximize profit potential.
Hedge Funds Aren’t Crazy About The Southern Company (SO) Anymore
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) was in 14 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. SO has experienced a decrease in hedge fund interest of late.
Can Coal (Yes, Coal) Drive Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock Higher?
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is one of the largest energy generators in the United States with over 57,700 MW of owned generating capacity.
The Southern Company (SO), El Paso Electric Company (EE), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Look for Buys Now That Utilities Are on the Outs
Utilities are among the most stable companies in the world.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), The Southern Company (SO): Is It Time To Buy Utilities?
The Utility Select Sector SPDR has stumbled from a high of $41.44 down into the $30's, falling 8.5% over the month: sellers were quick to outsell buyers by a 4:1 volume margin...
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
To the average investor, there are a multitude of methods market participants can use to track Mr. Market.
Exelon Corporation (EXC): Go Green and get Rich!
“The recent merger of Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) and Constellation Energy has made us the number one competitive energy provider, with one of the cleanest & lowest-cost power...
Does Exelon Corporation (EXC) Pass Buffett’s Test?
We'd all like to invest like the legendary Warren Buffett, turning thousands into millions or more.
