Face-Off on Stocks: Electric Utility Companies [Video]

Yes, electric utilities are a mostly unloved sector among investors, even though everyone needs power. But maybe their steady and dividend-friendly shares have more appeal these days. Here’s a look at three big names: American Electric Power, Constellation Energy and Allegheny Energy.

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Face-Off on Stocks: Electric Utility Companies [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00.

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