November wasn't good for dividend stocks. Following Donald Trump's election victory, expectations shifted towards lower taxes, higher growth rates and higher interest rates.
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December 4 - Hedge Funds, News
Jonathan Barrett and Paul Segal have decided to boost their fund's stake in Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN), following an agreement between Calpine and LS Power Equity Advisors...
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April 23 - Hedge Funds, News
For the second time since the Fukushima disaster and the third time in over 40 years, Japan is entirely nuclear-free.
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September 23 - Commodities, News
Utilities were busy last week, making moves to maximize profit potential.
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September 16 - News
This was supposed to be a time for a nuclear revival in the U.S. The U.S.
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September 15 - Commodities, News
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) presented at the Barclays CEO Energy Conference earlier this week, giving investors a sneak peek into this company's future plans.
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September 13 - Dividend Stocks, News
Last November, I announced my intention to create a portfolio of 10 companies that investors had effectively thrown away and given up on, in the hope of showing that deep-value...
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September 13 - News
Dividend stocks are everywhere, but many just downright stink. In some cases, the business model is in serious jeopardy, or the dividend itself isn't sustainable.
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September 9 - Dividend Stocks, News, Retirement
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
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September 6 - News
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
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September 6 - Dividend Stocks, News
In the last few weeks, nuclear experts have noted that the Fukushima leak is much worse than people were led to believe.
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September 5 - News
Nuclear energy has the advantage of being produced anywhere. Build a plant, ship in some uranium, and it's "lights on" for the local municipality, state, or even region.
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August 29 - News
Utilities are, generally speaking, stupid. Markets are inundated with shoddy pricing and inefficient infrastructure.
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August 26 - Dividend Stocks, News
There's a competition going on among the branches of the U.S. military, and I'm not talking about Army-Navy football.
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August 12 - News
British-American utility PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) reported earnings this week, beating on both top and bottom lines.
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August 7 - News
Generally, utilities companies are considered to be some of the most stable, high-yielding investments in the market.
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August 5 - News
Last November, I announced my intention to create a portfolio of 10 companies that investors had effectively thrown away and given up on, in the hope of showing that deep-value...
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August 2 - News
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) reported earnings yesterday, beating top-line estimates, but just missing the mark on profit.
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August 2 - News
No matter the market, there will always be losers, a few lagging disappointments holding back a Wall Street rally or several big losers leading a bearish day.
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August 1 - News
Investors pick utility stocks for one main reason; how much dividend they yield.
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July 31 - News
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) will release its quarterly report on Wednesday, and investors are bracing themselves for what could be another disappointing report for the utility...
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July 29 - News
Utilities were busy last week, making moves to maximize profit potential.
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July 29 - News
One of the biggest critiques of nuclear energy is that it produces radioactive waste in the form of used nuclear fuel, or UNF.
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July 27 - News
Utilities are your classic slow-and-steady stocks.
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July 18 - News
In June 2011, I invested my money equally in a selection of 10 high-yield dividend stocks.
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July 15 - News
We're heading into peak air conditioning season, and that means electricity bills will be at their peak, squeezing consumers.
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July 15 - News
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
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July 12 - News
Oil prices have been given a lot of scrutiny and consumers are not seeing relief at the pump.
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July 11 - News
Of the thousands of stocks that trade on U.S.
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July 10 - News
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 ...
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July 9 - News
Earnings season starts next week and, once again, investors will be looking for signs of whether the fundamental strength of individual companies warrants the large advances in...
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July 5 - News
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.
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July 5 - News
Last November, I announced my intention to create a portfolio of 10 companies that investors had effectively thrown away and given up on, in the hope of showing that deep-value...
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July 5 - News
Investors might invest in a good company with solid returns -- but is it the place where their hard-earned profits are best spent? Let's compare big dividend-dealing utilities...
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July 5 - News
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC), a utility services holding company, engages in the energy generation and distribution business in the United States.
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July 3 - News
The POTUS has spoken: Climate change is real, it's dangerous, and we're going to do stuff to stop it.
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July 1 - News
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is in the midst of major leadership changes.
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July 1 - News
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) announced yesterday that it's upping its quarterly dividend for the sixth consecutive year.
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June 28 - News
For years, investors have gravitated to dividend-paying stocks as the best of all possible worlds.
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June 27 - News
Until five years ago, Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) was an excellent investment. It was providing stable capital appreciation and dividends to its investors.
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June 27 - News
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%.
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June 26 - News
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED) stock has been in the red for the last 12 months, underperforming Mr. Market and its direct competitors.
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June 26 - News
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...
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June 25 - News
The demand for electricity rises as global economies continue to improve. However, there has been a migration toward cleaner production methods.
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June 24 - News
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.
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June 20 - News
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is switching up its corporate leadership for the first time in nearly a decade.
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June 19 - News
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 ...
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June 17 - News
Pennsylvania-based electric utility PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) found itself in the path of one of the most devastating storms in history last year, as Hurricane Sandy barreled...
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June 14 - News
I know it sounds like an oxymoron to suggest that investors need to look for the safest utility stock.
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June 12 - News
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.
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June 12 - News