Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) Profits From a Looming Repeat of Last Year’s Drought
Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) reported impressive first-quarter earnings recently, with operating income rising 43% on strong sales and increasing margins.
Posts Tagged ‘NYSE:DUK’
Is The Southern Company (SO) Too Hot To Touch?
Look around the market today and you can find quite a few companies that are trading at all-time highs.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): A Good Investment in the Utility Sector
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is an energy company owning nuclear, natural gas, coal-fired and hydroelectric generation.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) and Three Areas of the World Continue to Pollute Our Air
When it comes to checks and balances, carbon emissions could do without.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and The S&P’s Best-Performing Sectors in 2013
Even after this week's decline, the S&P 500 is still up more than 9% so far in 2013.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU): Earnings, Will Coal Bounce Back?
On Thursday, Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) will release its latest quarterly results.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED): The Stock Is Going Nowhere, and Here’s Why
Electric utilities have never been the most exciting opportunities in the stock market, but lately, one stock in the group has been underperforming the stock market as a whole...
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED), Altria Group Inc (MO): Are Dividend-Paying Stocks The Riskiest On The Market?
One way to think about the market is in terms of money flows between assets with different risk characteristics.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) & More: This Week in Utilities: Solar Sales, Coal’s Comeback, and More
From a solar-power project sale to new predictions for coal's comeback, it's been a busy week for utilities.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Should CEOs Talk Politics?
Chief executives are born leaders. But when private sector heads become soapbox pundits, it can drastically affect their business.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) & More: Will Obama Put Coal out of Business?
In 2008, candidate Barack Obama infamously said that as president he would set policy that would bankrupt the coal industry: "So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant...
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Three Things to Know Before You Buy This Stock
When I was a kid, my dad constantly reminded my siblings and me to turn off the lights when we went out of a room.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), General Electric Company (GE) and Three Environmentally Friendlier Energy Investments
Related tickers: Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC), Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK), Heckmann Corporation (NYSE:HEK), First Solar, Inc.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU): Thursday’s Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), SunPower Corporation (SPWR): Where Does America Get its Energy From?
Investing is not rocket science, but if we ignore the actual numbers behind it, then predictions become nothing more than conjecture.
Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE:D), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE): The Southern Company (NYSE:SO): Hedge Funds Are Bearish and Insiders Are Bullish, What Should You Do?
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) was in 13 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012.
The AES Corporation (AES), Duke Energy Corp (DUK), National Grid plc (ADR) (NGG) & More: 5 Dividend Stocks for International Growth
U.S. utilities are in a rut and, according to recent energy projections, aren't about to dig themselves out any time soon.
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK): Hedge Funds and Insiders Are Bearish, What Should You Do?
In today’s marketplace, there are many methods shareholders can use to track stocks. A pair of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), NRG Energy Inc (NRG), The Southern Company (SO): The End of Utilities?
NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:NRG) has made some fascinating moves recently that suggest it's written the first few drafts of a Dear John letter to utilities.
General Electric Company (GE)’s Answer for Radioactive Zombies: Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
In 1973, nuclear power supplied 5% of the total electricity consumed by American homes.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Dominion Resources, Inc. (D): Is Exelon Corporation (EXC) a Cash King?
In this series, we'll highlight four companies in an industry, and compare their "cash king margins" over time, trying to determine which has the greatest likelihood of putting...
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Edison International (EIX): Top Utility Companies Will Survive EPA’s Regulatory Agenda
The EPA is set to unleash a host of new regulations that will impact the energy sector, and top utility companies in the U.S.
Atlantic Power Corp (AT), Duke Energy Corp (DUK), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): This Dividend Stock Just Chose Natural Gas. Duh.
Atlantic Power Corp (NYSE:AT) just sold off a transmission project to raise cash and funnel funds toward natural gas and renewable generation.
Politics Pushes Back Against Nuclear Cost Overruns: The Southern Company (SO), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
Politicians who supported the construction of new nuclear reactors in their home states are in meltdown mode.
Is Hydro Draining Your Portfolio’s Profits? – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) announced this week that it officially sold off the last of its hydro assets.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Exelon Corporation (EXC): Is Nuclear Power Really More Expensive?
Last month, I penned a simple list of 30 facts that I hoped would quell some fears and misconceptions about nuclear energy.
5 Reasons to Buy Utility Stocks: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
The utility sector enjoys its best performance during periods of low interest.
Dominion Resources, Inc. (D), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Does This Utility Have the Best Position in the Business?
Investing in a utility should be simple: Just look at what company you pay to keep the lights on and buy its stock.
Atlantic Power Corp (AT) Earnings: Can It Get Any Worse? – Duke Energy Corp (DUK), The Southern Company (SO)
Atlantic Power Corp (NYSE:AT)'s shares plummeted 30% last week when the utility reported dismal earnings and slashed its dividend in half.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK), FirstEnergy Corp. (FE), Exelon Corporation (EXC): 1 Metric to Lead Natural Gas Investors to Profits?
If there is any one job or hobby that takes more than a lifetime to master, it's investing.
Exelon Corporation (EXC)’s Not-So-Excellent Outlook
Typically when companies forecast lower sales or profits, their stocks usually take a hit.
The AES Corporation (AES) Earnings Report: Can 27 Countries Kick-Start Your Portfolio?
The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) reported earnings this week, beating revenue estimates and squeaking in above analysts' earnings expectations.
Has Dominion Resources, Inc. (D) Become the Perfect Stock?
One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them.
Fossil Fuels: Modern Asbestos? – TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP), Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
Time Magazine published an opinion piece today supporting the protestors of TransCanada Corporation (USA)(NYSE:TRP)'s Keystone XL pipeline in no uncertain terms.
3 Utilities to Buy, and 1 to Avoid: Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Exelon Corporation (EXC)
Utilities are the classic “widow-and-orphan” stocks—meaning they are slow and steady providers of dependable income.
This Number Says Investors Should Be Concerned: Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
I can't count how many times I've heard analysts and commentators recommend Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK).
Ameren Corp (AEE) Earnings: 1 Dividend That’s Here to Stay
Ameren Corp (NYSE:AEE) reported earnings this week, whiffing on revenue and underwhelming on earnings.
Generating Income Without Bonds: Exelon Corporation (EXC) and More
Currently bond yields are at historical lows. The 10-year treasury yields around 2%.
From One Of The Best, To One Of The Worst: Exelon Corporation (EXC), The Southern Company (SO)
I don't like being wrong about a company, but what I hope to do is limit my losses when I realize my investment thesis is off the mark.
Has PPL Corporation (PPL) Become the Perfect Stock?
One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Reached Its 52-Week High Today?
After releasing fourth-quarter and full year earnings for 2012 on Friday, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:AEP) opened the short week with a bang.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED): A Utility For The Long Haul?
When a company has raised its dividend for the 39th consecutive year, you might assume investors could count on the company well into the future.
30 Facts That Demystify Nuclear Energy: Exelon Corporation (EXC) and More
To say that nuclear energy has an image problem would be putting it nicely.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Earnings: Is Its Dividend Worth It?
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) reported earnings on Tuesday, beating quarterly earnings estimates for the eighth consecutive quarter.
These Three Companies Keep Powering On! Entergy Corporation (ETR) and More
Powering the Super Bowl turned out to be quite the momentous task. Those who were watching the game found out that a little outage could cause a 30-minute delay in the game.
2 Stocks From Lombardia You Must Buy: Coach, Inc. (COH), Metlife Inc (MET), Duke Energy Corp (DUK)
The first thing that pops up in my mind whenever I read about Lombardia Capital Partners is that it is a successful 100% employee-owned investment firm.
Is Exelon Corporation (EXC) Still Worth It?
Shares of Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) have rallied during 2013 by nearly 6.8%. But the company's stock has yet to recover from its tumble by 29% during 2012.
Coal Isn’t the Only Power Source Hurt by Natural Gas: Exelon Corporation (EXC)
By now it's no secret that natural gas has displaced large amounts of coal in the nation's power grid.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Earnings: An Early Look
Earnings season is in full swing, with huge numbers of companies having already given their latest numbers to investors.
The Best Of The Bubble Stocks: The Southern Company (SO), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) and More
I've made no secret of the fact that if there is a dividend bubble in the market, it seems likely that this bubble rests squarely above the utilities industry.
