5 Best Stocks to Buy for Early Retirement

2. Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK-PA)

Number of hedge fund holders: 34

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK-PA) is a North Carolina-based energy firm founded in 1904. It is placed second on our list of 10 best stocks to buy for early retirement. Duke stock has offered investors returns 23% over the course of the past twelve months. The company has interests in electric power generation, natural gas, and renewable energy products. The company serves more than 10 million power customers in different states across the United States. 

On May 10, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK-PA) posted earnings for the first quarter of 2021, reporting earnings per share of $1.26, beating market predictions by $0.05. The revenue over the period was $6 billion, up more than 3% compared to the same period last year.