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CenterPoint Energy Announces Exploration Of Strategic Review, Offers 2016 Outlook
Monday, February 1, 2016 - 1:49pm | 280Shares of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) were trading higher by more than 3 percent on Monday after the company confirmed it's seeking strategic alternatives for its investment in Enable Midstream Partners, a pipeline partnership between OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE) and CenterPoint...
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Top Dividend Stocks of 2011
Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 3:07pm | 918Here's a quick look at nine of the best-performing stocks of the past year that also had dividend yields of 2% or more. Advance America, Cash Advance Centers (NYSE: AEA) shares ended the year almost 65% higher, despite a recent pullback from the 52-week high. The company recently completed the...
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Best Utilities Stocks of 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 1:17pm | 887Here's a quick look at nine of the best-performing utilities stocks of the past year. Atlas Energy (NYSE: ATLS) is up more than 65% year to date, as well as up almost 90% from the 52-low in October. The Pennsylvania-based natural gas processor announced in October the formation of an MLP focused...
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Ten Utilities Stocks Worth a Look Now
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 11:53am | 946Many investors turn to utility stocks during difficult economic times because they provide a steady stream of income and their share prices are less affected by uncertain market conditions. Here's a look at ten utility companies with dividend yields of greater than 3% and stocks that are up year to...
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Seven Utilities Stocks Worth a Look Now
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 4:58pm | 909Looking for a little juice for the portfolio or dividends as a hedge against inflation? Then you might want to consider these seven dividend-paying utilities stocks that are up more than 15% year to date and trading near 52-week highs. CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP): Based in Houston and sporting...
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UPDATE: Williams Initiates OGE Energy at Buy
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 9:08am | 87Williams is out with its report today on OGE Energy (NYSE: OGE), initiating OGE at Buy. In a note to clients, Williams writes, "We initiate coverage on OGE Energy Corp. with a Buy investment rating and $55.00 target price on June 21, 2011 at a price of $49.05. In our opinion, the stock currently...
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Wunderlich Raises PT On OGE Energy To $49
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 7:48am | 28Wunderlich Securities has raised the price target on OGE Energy Corporation (NYSE: OGE) from $44 to $49 and maintains its Hold rating.
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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On OGE Energy With An Outperform Rating
Monday, December 6, 2010 - 10:14am | 43Wells Fargo is initiating coverage on shares of OGE Energy Corporation (NYSE: OGE) with an Outperform rating and a $48-50 valuation. “Our 2010-2012 estimates are $3.03, $3.09 and $3.55 respectively,” Wells Fargo writes. OGE Energy closed Friday at $45.08.