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The Southern Company: At This Stage, a Dividend Play

Posted on January 14th, 2011 in dividend stocks, Electricity, India Shares, power company, Southern Company

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The Southern Company’s (SO) shares have meandered in the past three months — running into resistance at $40, and now may be a good time to take some profits off the table, if you’re in at the June 19, 2009 price of $30.61, and if SO’s dividend is not a primary concern for you.

However, those who are seeking a decent dividend can maintain their full position in SO: a $1.82 annual dividend, good for a 4.77% yield at the current $38.32 share price offers an impressive income stream, along with SO’s modest growth.

Underscoring, The Southern Co business model isn’t sexy, but it will likely benefit your savings account. SO, with its 42.9 million megawatts of generating capacity, is likely to be a top utility sector performer, and the reason is its Atlanta-area operations.

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Will American Electric Power Test $50 in 2011?

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 in aep, american electric power, Electricity, India Shares, power company

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Readers of this space know that one preferred sector is the utilities sector, and utility American Electric Power (AEP), first discussed here on May 4, 2009 at a price $25.38, is a good example.

Look for American Electric’s 2011 revenue to rise 3-5%, as the U.S. economic expansion gains momentum in 2011. Recent rate increases, and lower operating and maintenance expenses should also benefit the company’s performance in 2011.

AEP, with more than 5 million retail customers (mostly in Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and Oklahoma), should continue to shine as a low-cost power provider. True, increased energy efficiency across the U.S. economy will be a trend for the next decade and beyond, but relatively low-cost electric power does not go out of style. Finally, a $1.84 annual dividend provides a cherry on top.

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Will American Electric Power Test $50 in 2011? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Has Dominion’s Pull-Back Created an Opportunity?

Posted on December 13th, 2010 in D, Dominion Resources, Electricity, India Shares, natural gas

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The shares of electric power/natural gas play Dominion Resources (D), first discussed on May 8, 2009 at a price of $31.87, pulled-back this fall after testing $45.

Even so, investors who can tolerate moderate risk should view that retreat as an opportunity to scoop-up shares: particularly in uncertain economic times, rare is the day you should lose faith in a utility play.

Dominion will likely post a 2010 revenue to increase 1-3%, boosted by modestly higher electric utilities revenue. Meanwhile, so far in 2010, sub-par natural gas prices have hurt Dominion’s gas distribution business, but the view from here argues prices should continue to firm, moving forward. An impressive $1.83 annual dividend adds to the positive mix.

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The Southern Co.: Safety with Modest Growth

Posted on June 14th, 2010 in atlanta, Electricity, India Shares, Southern Company, utilities

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Shares of utility The Southern Company (SO), first discussed here on June 19, 2009 at a price of $30.61, have pulled-back roughly in-sync with the Dow’s spring retreat, but just look on that dip as an opportunity to scoop-up shares at a decent price. Here’s why:

The Southern Co. is likely to be top utility sector performer. The reason? Its Atlanta-area operations.

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