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AEP Dividend Growth Still Looks Safe Ahead (AEP)

Posted: February 10, 2012 at 10:15 am

American Electric Power Company (NYSE: AEP) is trying to show the all-clear sign and help to assure its dividend investors that it can still grow and can still keep paying ...
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Lower Coal Demand, Odd Investor Outlook (ANR, PCX, BTU, CNX, ACI, KOL)

Posted: February 6, 2012 at 12:12 pm

US coal miners had a tough fourth quarter and most are expecting the same conditions for at least the first half of 2012. Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: ANR), Patriot ...
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Solar Tries For Significant 2012 Comeback (FSLR, WFR, TAN, KWT, SPWR, STP, YGE, LDK, ENER, XLU)

Posted: January 11, 2012 at 1:12 pm

So far we are seeing a continued rotation. What worked great in 2011 is being sold and the worst performing groups are being bought.  No sector with as many names ...
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The 2012 Trade: Dump Utilities, Buy Banks… So Far (XLU, XLF, BAC, JPM, AEP, DUK)

Posted: January 11, 2012 at 9:22 am

The trade in 2011 was to go out and turn utility stocks into the new investment for retirees seeking income.  They couldn't exactly get any big yield in certificates of ...
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The 24/7 Wall St. 2012 Model Dividend Portfolio (AEP, AWK, T, GE, GOV, KMB, SNH, WMT, JNK, AMJ, AMLP, PGF, MO, DLR, EPD, KMP)

Posted: January 5, 2012 at 2:41 pm

It seems that most investors have started adding income or dividend reinvestment plans to their portfolios by using dividend stocks. With the yields of the 10-Year Treasury close to 2% ...
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A Solar Comeback Predicted in 2012 (YGE, FSLR, SPWR, STP)

Posted: January 3, 2012 at 11:31 am

Battered solar PV stocks could be setting the stage for a comeback in 2012. One thing’s for sure though -- solar PV prices can’t drop another 50% this year.  Solar ...
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At Least Someone Still Loves Solar (GOOG, KKR, BRK-A, FSLR, TAN, KWT)

Posted: December 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

If you have been watching the share prices of the solar stocks, you will understand the joke (and perhaps not even laugh) that investing in these has turned many 401-K ...
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AEP Joins 2012 Model Dividend Portfolio (AEP, XLU, NEE, PPL)

Posted: December 16, 2011 at 9:01 am

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (NYSE: AEP) refuses to falter in the current market despite many headwinds of uncertainty. This is a very defensive play that has very little to ...
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ITC Keeps Investigating Chinese Solar Players (FSLR, SPWRA, TSL, JASO, LDK)

Posted: December 2, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Solar stocks can use all the help available, and news is out today that may help the ailing U.S.-based solar sector.  The industry has complained of China's solar firms dumping solar ...
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Uranium Processor Still Waiting Federal Loan (USU, ARVCY)

Posted: November 25, 2011 at 10:18 am

Ever since the Energy Act of 2005 was passed and signed by President Bush, USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU) has been working on a loan guarantee of $2 billion to build ...
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Huge Upside Valuation Calls in Water Utilities (AWK, WTR, CWT, AWR)

Posted: November 16, 2011 at 11:42 am

There remains substantial value, growth, and income opportunity in the water sector.  This has been our take for some time, and a report out of Gabelli & Company this morning ...
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US Takes Up Solar Makers’ Case Against China (FSLR, SPWRA, TSL, JASO, LDK, RSOL)

Posted: November 10, 2011 at 9:05 am

The US Department of Commerce has begun its investigation of a trade complaint accusing Chinese makers of solar PV modules of dumping their goods on the US market at less ...
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The Odd Dynegy Bankruptcy… Good for Stockholders (DYN, BX, IEP)

Posted: November 8, 2011 at 11:21 am

It has happened before, but it is rare.  Very rare.  A bankruptcy that is good for shareholders. Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) is seeing a sharp rise in its common stock after ...
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LED Lighting Boom Starts with a Whimper (LEDS, RBCN, CREE, VECO, AIXG, NEXS, EFOI)

Posted: November 8, 2011 at 10:41 am

Last Friday, the Chinese government announced a phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, beginning with eliminating 100-watt+ bulbs by the end of 2012 and 60-watt+ bulbs by 2014. The decision triggered ...
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China’s Light Bulb Exodus, New Boom For Battered LED Companies (VECO, CREE, AIXG, RBCN, LEDS, NEXS, EFOI)

Posted: November 4, 2011 at 12:53 pm

If there is one single event that can help an entire sector out immediately, it is when China announces major policy changes.  News is out that China is taking a ...
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