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• Duke, CenterPoint Both Overvalued, Not Worth the "Safety"

  By David Gould - September 14, 2012 | Tickers: CNP, CEG, DUK, PGN

  There are few sectors that I am not interested in investing in. I tend to not buy into the "stock picking" claims of the so-called "experts" and believe that it will often lead investors into unpredictable market collapses. The key is diversification in backing attractive undervalued assets while staying away from the bubbles. Finding the next "winner" is very hard in an efficient market hypothesis.

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• Merger Creating Largest Electric Utility in Danger

  By Tedra DeSue - July 23, 2012 | Tickers: DUK, PGN

  Duke Energy Board Makes Questionable Move Over CEO Position

• Best High Dividend Electric Utilities

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 21, 2012 | Tickers: AT, DUK, PPL, PGN, XLU

  Lately, lower unemployment and an uptick in business activity have been tailwinds for the utility industry. For those looking for dividend income and exposure to the regulated utility industry, the sector ETF Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEMKT: XLU) is a good option with a respectable 4.0% yield. For those aiming higher, we have a couple picks in the sector with stable earnings and potential future dividend hikes.

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