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The Motley Fool June 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
E.ON Targets Pure Power The German company E.ON's sale of Ruhrgas will free up capital for the utility business and/or shareholder distribution. Investors, opportunity awaits. |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
E.ON and On Results stumble, but E.ON remains a solid European power play. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool September 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Sweet Results for Suez Among utilities, France's Suez stands out with strong growth and a respectable dividend. |
The Motley Fool May 5, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Duke Powers Up Another Quarter This utility's natural gas business fuels results while the electricity business stays dormant. Patient investors should be pleased with the combined return (capital gains and dividend income) that Duke Energy will generate in the future. |
The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
An E.ON of Power German utility company is looking to electrify as much of Europe as it can. Nobody should confuse E.ON for a growth stock, but investors looking for a solid, reasonably priced income producer might do well to delve a bit deeper into E.ON |
The Motley Fool November 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Duke Power Needs Recharge Interest rates and integration risks have sat on this energy company's shares since the summer. |
The Motley Fool September 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
French Veolia Cleans Up Europe's other large water business has a messier balance sheet, but perhaps more cash flow growth ahead. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
The Battle for Endesa Continues Nothing ever seems to happen quickly with European businesses. Logic says the deal will get done, but governments can be illogical. Ultimately it's the shareholders who have the most to gain or lose in this electric utility deal. |
BusinessWeek April 4, 2005 Mary Lisbeth D'Amico |
A State Utility Turns Up The Juice CEZ, the Czech Republic's electricity powerhouse, is buying up plants around the region |
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
LNG Liquidates Kepco's Power Soaring gas-generation costs swallow up profits for this electrical utility. With that in mind, there are other places where investors can make better power plays. |
The Motley Fool August 8, 2007 Todd Wenning |
Aqua America Trickles Ahead Aqua America, the country's largest publicly traded water utility, met Street earnings expectations for the third straight quarter, in part due to a rise in utility rates from new acquisitions. |
The Motley Fool December 16, 2004 Jim Mueller |
PG&E's Dividend At first glance, Pacific Gas & Electric seems to be using debt to finance its recently announced dividend. Say it isn't so! But don't jump to conclusions. Consumers and shareholders win on this deal. |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Plenty of Power Left at E.ON Steady growth should continue to fuel good total returns. Investors, E.ON offers that little bonus of some international exposure in your portfolio. |
The Motley Fool December 10, 2004 Roger Nusbaum |
Say Yes to Suez Can it really make sense to own a French water company? While Europe does well and China develops, shareholders will collect a 3.3% dividend yield. |
The Motley Fool September 9, 2010 Eric Dutram |
Thursday's ETF to Watch: XLUS XLUS tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Utilities Index which consists of common stocks of U.S. utility companies. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Here We Go Again at Calpine The power producer reported bigger-than-expected losses and slower-than-expected progress on debt repayment. Not too surprisingly, investors responded by marking these shares down a bit more. |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 M.D. Mitchell |
KeySpan's Chilling Prospects While some diversified utility companies with unregulated operations look attractive, KeySpan, a potentially attractive long-term possibility, could see a lower share price if fewer consumers convert to natural gas and more of them turn down their thermostats. |
The Motley Fool August 15, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
E.ON the Icon Profits continue to grow at this pan-European utility giant. E.ON certainly merits ongoing consideration for folks who'd like some international power exposure but without some of the volatility of emerging-market plays. |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2011 Tierney Plumb |
In the News: Duke Merger With Progress Pushes On A key consumer group signs off on a $13.7 billion deal between the utility giants. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
E.ON's Plan B Unable to buy Scottish Power, this German utility giant targets a Spanish peer. Investors, stay tuned to see how the various governmental bodies handle a cross-border buyout of this magnitude. |
Financial Advisor November 2011 Marla Brill |
Powering Up Utility stocks are a lower-risk way to achieve incremental returns, says manager Mario Gabelli of the Gabelli Utilities Fund. |
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
E.ON Target Still big, still powerful, still good. Germany's E.ON is a stock that can bring a good return to long-term investors. It won't be exciting, but there's nothing wrong with getting richer a little bit at a time. |
BusinessWeek July 31, 2006 Jack Ewing |
The Lines That Bind Germany gets 45% of its gas from Russian company Gazprom, and a new pipeline joint venture is planned. The cozy ties could spell trouble. |
The Motley Fool May 13, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Will Utilities Keep Shining? These utility ETFs have decent yields and low volatility, and they offer safe havens when markets are roiled. |
BusinessWeek August 11, 2003 James Mehring |
High Anxiety over High Energy Winter is long gone, and major hostilities in Iraq officially ended in May. Yet energy prices in the U.S. haven't fallen back as much as expected. Natural gas and oil are still pricey -- and appear likely to take a big bite out of profits in some industries for months to come. |
Entrepreneur February 2004 Dian Vujovich |
Power Play Utility stocks have gone back to basics. |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2010 Kris Eddy |
Not all Energy Stocks Are the Same Don't let the disaster in the Gulf scare you from energy stocks. |
The Motley Fool December 17, 2003 Rich Smith |
Buy Coal for Christmas? Natural gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan must cope with utilities scaling back their use of natural gas. What are the prospects for the company's stock? |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2006 Rich Smith |
1,001 Teutonic Nights Investors, get to know Germany: Allianz... E.ON... Deutsche Bank... |
The Motley Fool July 31, 2007 David Lee Smith |
Southern Talk for Income Investors Investors, despite Southern Company's solid results, it's too early to get a definitive grip on general public utility trends for the quarter. |
The Motley Fool October 3, 2011 Robert Eberhard |
Don't Fear the Megalopolis An examination of utilities that serve the urban region along the east coast. |
The Motley Fool September 27, 2006 Rich Smith |
Free Markets? In Europe? Maybe, maybe not. Thanks to a series of rapid-fire developments ranging from Dusseldorf down to Madrid and back up to Brussels, it looks like the world's largest utility company E.ON is about to get a whole lot bigger. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek December 11, 2006 Gene G. Marcial |
Why A Spin-Off May Spark Duke Energy As Duke Energy prepares to spin off its natural gas business in January, investors are starting to see its stock as an unusually attractive energy play. |
The Motley Fool June 24, 2009 Ivan Martchev |
What's Up With Natural Gas? After crashing nearly 75% from last summer's record highs, oil has rebounded nicely. But natural gas remains in the cellar, as the clean fuel is down 30% since December. Why the disparity? Here are some stocks to consider. |
Financial Advisor February 2005 Marla Brill |
Power Up Utility funds shined in 2004, but rising interest rates could slow them down. |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2010 Russ Krull |
Power Up Your Payout Searching for yield? Utility companies could provide the jolt you seek. |
BusinessWeek November 12, 2009 Steve LeVine |
Gazprom's American Ambitions Russia's Gazprom, the world's biggest supplier of natural gas, is out to make its mark in America. |
The Motley Fool December 30, 2005 Rich Smith |
Free Gas After years of speculation, Russian President Vladimir Putin finally signed a law allowing, for the first time ever, foreign investors to buy as many shares of Gazprom as they like. Chances are, they'll like to buy a lot. Here's why. |
InternetNews February 22, 2005 Clint Boulton |
SAP Aids Utilities in Compliance Woes SAP blends its software programs to court electricity, water and gas companies. |
The Motley Fool October 9, 2007 Toby Shute |
Gazprom: Nothing but Trouble The Russian gas monopoly does big business, but that doesn't translate to big returns. |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2011 Dan Dzombak |
Roundtable: The Best Energy Stock Now Our analysts weigh in with their favorite oil and gas stock ideas. |
The Motley Fool September 15, 2011 Adam J. Crawford |
Clean Energy Fuels Is Overrated Look for better alternatives to this alternative energy stock. |
Entrepreneur November 2008 Farnoosh Torabi |
The "It" Energy Natural gas has moved to the front burner, so use it to add some spark to your investment portfolio. |
The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Jack Uldrich |
PG&E Plugs a Problem Pacific Gas & Electric shows how a new hybrid car could also power homes and businesses. Investors, this is a trend to watch. |
BusinessWeek July 31, 2006 Bush & Bianco |
Why Russians Love Gazprom--No Matter What The World Thinks The 800-lb. gorilla of gas is central to Putin's popularity and Russia's new swagger on the world stage. |
BusinessWeek July 31, 2006 Jason Bush |
Can Gazprom Keep the Gas On? Critics say that Russia's energy titan's erratic performance is more a result of poor management than political maneuvering. CEO Alexei Miller's promised progress. |
The Motley Fool June 1, 2009 Elliott J. Orsillo |
Utilities: Diamonds in the Rough? Today's utilities could be tomorrow's clean-energy diamonds. |
The Motley Fool July 16, 2010 Eric Dutram |
Three Utility ETFs Worth a Look Here are three lesser known ETFs that offer unique exposure to the utility sector and may have slipped below many investors' radar screens. |
CFO July 1, 2007 Marie Leone |
Sempra Energy's Mark Snell Mark Snell explains how Sempra Energy went from being a utility holding company to a diversified energy and commodity trading business -- without Enron-style tactics. |
The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 Jack Uldrich |
PG&E: A Safe Cleantech Play? The West Coast utility company is involved in a variety of renewable energy projects that could make it a legitimate cleantech investment. |