D-Keine There have been several recent articles describing utility firm Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) as an unattractive long-term defensive investment. However, within the overriding investment attributes of geographic diversity, favorable regulatory oversight by the gatekeepers of utility profitability, and a reasonable growth profile, Duke Energy should be considered as a high quality, core utility holding worthy of investor's capital at any point throughout the economic cycle. My recommendation is for non-shar ...

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It's a virtual lock: The Federal Reserve WILL be cutting interest rates soon. The only questions on Wall Street are "When?" and "By how much?" Investors who are looking to keep generating healthy income even as yields fall DO have options. This week's bundle of MoneyShow articles covers some stocks and strategies that will help you out. Kelly Green Dividend Digest I've seen countless articles trying to spot patterns and make arguments on how to handle your portfolio during an election year. It's the big que ...

Duke Energy partnership with community development organizations will provide grants to help small businesses expand CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $700,000 of new funding will be made available to North Carolina small businesses in partnership with community development organizations. Small business grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be distributed through 20 community organizations to support retail shops, restaurants and other small busine ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sellside) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter? Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Duke Energy (DUK) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage. Duke Energy currently has an average br ...

Four statewide organizations each received a $10,000 grant to commemorate the anniversary ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is celebrating its 40- year anniversary by awarding $40,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Florida. Four organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant to support their work, helping strengthen and uplift communities across the Sunshine State. "For four decades, the Duke Energy Foundation has proudly helped fund many important ...

Over the last year, Duke Energy has supported more than 11,000 North Carolina households with more than $4.6 million in energy bill assistance CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help lower energy costs for low-income families this summer, Duke Energy is making more than $4.6 million in financial aid available to eligible customers through the company's Share the Light Fund®. "As temperatures climb throughout the summer, these funds will help reduce energy expenses for those who need it most," ...

Group 1: Storm Response - Duke Energy restored power to over 95% of customers affected by Tropical Storm Debby within 24 hours of its arrival in the Carolinas, totaling more than 510,000 outages restored [1][2] - Fewer than 10,000 customers remained without power as of noon, with restoration expected by the end of the day [1][2] Group 2: Company Overview - Duke Energy is a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., serving 8.4 million customers across multiple states and owning 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity [3] - The company also provides natural gas utilities to 1.7 million customers in several states [3] Group 3: Clean Energy Transition - Duke Energy is pursuing a clean energy transition with goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050 [4] - The company is investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas, and nuclear [4]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Tropical Storm Debby moves beyond the Carolinas, Piedmont Natural Gas is closely monitoring for damages caused by heavy rains and flooding. Piedmont crews will canvass flood-impacted areas to inspect natural gas meters for signs of submersion as conditions become safe and floodwaters recede. "Piedmont is taking the necessary steps to make sure our customers can safely operate their natural gas equipment and appliances in the aftermath of Debby," said Adam Lon ...

7,500 lineworkers, vegetation workers and support personnel strategically positioned Power restored to about 190,000 customers as of noon today CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Storm Debby continues to impact the Carolinas, and Duke Energy's 7,500 lineworkers, vegetation workers and other support personnel are either restoring power or strategically positioned to move once conditions are safe to do so. As of noon today, nearly 300,000 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas have experie ...