Global power giant Enel (OTC: ESOCF, ENLAY) was the only How They Rate company to trim its distribution last month. Read More

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is already prospering from state and federal renewable energy mandates. Read More

Record-low borrowing costs have triggered hefty gains this year for investors in utility bonds. Among the handful of opportunities left is PNM Resources 9.25 Percent Note of 05/15/15 (CUSIP: 69349HAB3). Read More

A catalyst may emerge to take down stocks. But with companies borrowing at such low rates, it’s not going to be the credit markets that do the damage. And, amazingly, few of today’s cautious investors are aware of this reality. Read More

Takeover talk is often more fun than the deals themselves. That’s because the speculation is so pregnant with promise and everyone, from investors to business partners, is a potential winner. Read More

The correct role of the regulator has always been a matter of debate for the state and federal officials who oversee industries from electricity and communications to banking. Read More

This market remains in perpetual fear that the better economic news we’ve seen of late actually just marks the second leg of a “Big W” recession. Read More

Using current news to gauge this economy is like using a thermometer to study long-term climate trends. But one thing is certain: Rarely have utilities sold so cheaply when their sector has been so strong. Read More

Never are regulators more tempted to abandon long-term planning in the name of cutting rates than when times are tough. And with August unemployment at 9 percent or higher in half the states, this is certainly such a time. Read More

Utility Forecaster Portfolio stocks are up a little less than 20 percent on average thus far in 2009. And if traditional seasonal strength holds, they’ll add to those gains by the end of the year. Read More