Utility Stocks

Utility stocks include electric, gas, water and other provider companies. Utility equities often come as bonds since those companies have significant debts from the infrastructure needed. Therefore, Fed interest rates greatly affect the utility sector, which understandably prefers low interest rates. Utilities pay out dividends that have historically risen faster than inflation rates. So, utility stocks are often a decent choice for older or retired investors.

8 Electric Utilities Stocks with Energized Returns

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Investors who trusted in the ability of these eight utility stocks to garner great returns over the past 12 months have been greatly rewarded.

The Leaders of January’s Jump Give Bulls Comfort

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Defensive names lagged while sectors associated with global growth led the way. Optimism trumped pessimism -- and confidence is key when it comes to stocks.

A Dividend Stock That Should Sizzle in 2012

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With its dividend yield and consistent performance, American Electric Power Company could total an annual return of over 23%.

Utility ETFs: Nothing Stodgy About Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
If the fragile rebound falters and more exciting plays stall or worsen, you'll be glad you have the dividend income.

The Best ETFs To Stand In for Duke

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're thinking of investing in Duke Energy, a popular S&P 500 utility stock, you may want to consider these ETF alternatives instead.

4 Charts You Should See Before You Buy Stocks This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the best start to a new year in 15 years, investors should be cautious.

Profit from China’s Insatiable Thirst for Power

By Tim Seymour, Founder, EmergingMoney.com & CNBC Contributor
Investing in Chinese companies can be tricky. Here are some best bets to play in Chinese oil, coal, and electric utilities.

Why Stocks Are Likely to Head Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A correction is in order, but not quite yet.

5 Electric Utility Stocks to Plug Into

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Electricity is arguably the most important utility in the world. This will not change any time soon. Here are five of the most notable companies doing it right.

Consortium Promotes Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption

By InvestorPlace Staff
The Electrification Leadership Council, a consortium of transportation industry companies, aims to promote adoption of electric vehicles.

Blue Skies Ahead for Investors? Perhaps Not

By Richard Band
Despite a positive January, headline stock indices could backtrack sharply in February and March. It might be prudent to make conservative portfolio adjustments.

Winning Sector of 2011 Still Making New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the major indices ground to a halt, the Dow Jones Utility Average broke from the top of its bullish channel.

Dominion Is a Great Investment for Conservative Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Regulated utilities companies like Dominion (NYSE:D) usually offer more security for dividend investors. They have never cut their dividend.

Why Dividend Darlings Will Burn You in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
Two sectors sucked in conservative investors in 2011, but dividend chasers should beware these groups next year -- or risk getting burned.

9 Brightly Shining Utility Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The basic need for power, water and gas has lifted these stocks through 2011 and should propel them through 2012, too.

The Only Way You Should be Buying Stocks Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Accumulate liquid assets to take advantage of irrational declines and buy stocks and commodities only on deep sell-offs.

4 Utility Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 4%

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Several utility stocks with dividend yields over 4% have the potential to outperform the broader market and generate serious long-term returns

Never Sell These 3 Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three stocks epitomize reliability and make the short list of stocks you can -- and should -- buy and hold for a very long time. Forever, even.

High-Flying Utilities Losing Power

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors have become defensive in seeking safety and yield. And utilities, via the XLU, are nearing an intermediate-term top.
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