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Utility Stocks

Utility stocks are the companies that provide everyday utilities that consumers need to survive. This primarily refers to amenities such as gas, heat, and electricity, as well as food and water. It is a broad industrial category, but some of the most popular stocks include UGI Corporation and Consolidated Edison, both of which operate across multiple subsectors.

Recent Utility Stocks Articles

The 5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2017 – and 9 to Avoid

With the election in the rear-view mirror, investors have asked me what they should do with their portfolio. Here are my recommendations

5 Utility Stocks You Can Do Without This December

The potential for upcoming rate hikes may wreak havoc on utility stocks. Here are five utility stocks you can do without...

Why Consolidated Edison, Inc. Is a Top Ranked Dividend Stock (ED)

Consolidated Edison Inc has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE stock list based on these key metrics

Dividend Safety Analysis: Is Southern Company Still a Power? (SO)

Today I'm looking at the dividend safety of Southern Company. Here's what income investors can expect from SO going forward

3 REITs For The Coming Retirement Crisis (BUI, CORR, HIFR)

Utility stocks have had a great year, but it isn't too late to get into this sector at reasonable valuations. Start with these 3 REITs

Utility Stocks Are About To Pull Back — Get Ready To Buy (SO, ETR)

While year-to-date utility stocks have knocked it out of the park, a recent pullback sets the stage for a chance to buy these stocks at bargains

3 Utility Stocks to Buy Because of This Blasted Heat!

These utility stocks serve some of the hottest parts of the nation and remain reasonably priced in an unusually expensive sector.

4 Utility Stocks to Juice Your Portfolio

Income investors may want to power up their holdings with utility stocks like SO, ED, DUK and PPL.

2 High Yield Utility Stocks to Buy and 2 to Sell (ADR, APU, FE, OKE)

Utilities are on fire, but some utility stocks are better buys today than others. Here are two to buy and two to sell right now

S&P 500 Fails to Break Important Barrier Once Again

Sellers continue to overwhelm buyers near the 2,100 level.

The Best, and Worst, High Yield Investment Today

Jeffrey Gundlach recently shared his favorite short idea at the Ira Sohn investment conference. Pair his advice with this strong play in your portfolio

Why Southern Company Is a Top Dividend Stock (SO)

These key metrics show why Southern Company is a top dividend stock at DividendChannel and a great dividend stock pick for investors

Utilities’ Retreat Isn’t Cause for Concern Yet

The angle of advance in the Dow Jones Utility Average was too steep to maintain.

How the Globe’s Dullest Sector is Effortlessly Beating the S&P 500

The utilities sector is the antithesis of high-flying tech stocks, however they are beating the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Here's why to hold utility stocks

Duke Energy Corp: A Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stock (DUK)

Duke Energy is a favorite high-yield dividend stock for income investors, and it's no wonder why. Take a look at these outstanding metrics for DUK

Trade of the Day: The Laclede Group (LG)

The utilities sector was a bit of a safe haven for investors during January and February.

Traders Take Profits in Defensive Investments

Gold and utilities fell Friday, but their charts remain bullish.

Trade of the Day: NextEra Energy (NEE)

I’m recommending that you stick with the Utility stocks.

Major Indices Break Technical Barriers, But…

It's not always what a stock or index does, but how it does it.