Amid health concerns over smart meters, which can wirelessly transmit household energy-usage data to utilities and customers, California’s largest utility has proposed a plan that would allow homeowners to opt for regular meter…
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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First Solar, one of the world’s biggest solar manufacturers, is looking toward 2011 with plenty of good cheer. According to its latest forecast, released Tuesday, the company expects sales to heat up some 46% in spite of lower …
The nation’s factories continue to show signs that they will support economic growth in the immediate quarters ahead, as manufacturing output rose 0.5% in October — the sector’s biggest gain in three months — the Federal Reserve announced Tuesday.
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Among the day’s top stories for investors: How the election results are bullish for stocks, 21 utilities yielding more than 4.5%, and many reasons to be a day trader.
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