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		<title>(DPL) Alternative-Energy Stock Outlook &#8211; November 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/19/dpl-alternative-energy-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/87281</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cleco Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CPFL Energia S.A.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dynegy Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunpower Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The AES Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trina Solar Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unisource Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Western Sizzlin Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been inversely related to the prices of petroleum products and directly related to the fortunes of the economy. In the near term, however, the fortunes of the alternative energy players are undergoing a radical transformation. On one hand, the continuing European debt crisis has led to the U.S. Federal Reserve reducing its growth forecast, raised projections for unemployment and leaning on buying more mortgage debt to tide over a troubled economy. The U.S. economy was not able to completely shake off the negative momentum that plagued it in 2010. In the first nine months of 2011, the economy was affected by unseasonal and harsh weather, heightened uncertainty spawned by the crisis in the Eurozone, a drop in federal defense purchases, and ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon Beats Quarterly Earnings Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/exc-exelon-beats-quarterly-earnings-expectations/80030</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/exc-exelon-beats-quarterly-earnings-expectations/80030#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ameren Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CEG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Constellation Energy Group Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EXC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation (EXC) announced second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.05 per share, up from 99 cents per share in the year-ago quarter and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents. The year-over-year growth in earnings was attributable to new electric and gas distribution rates at PECO effective January 2011, higher realized energy prices in the Mid-Atlantic region due to the expiration of the power purchase agreement and due to special tax deduction related to nuclear decommissioning trust funds. GAAP earnings during the quarter were 93 cents, compared with 67 cents in the year-ago period. The difference between operating and GAAP earnings during the quarter was owing to the following one-time items: an impact of 12 cents for mark-to-market losses, 2 cents for the cost associated with the retirement ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group to Sell Texas Power Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-to-sell-texas-power-plant/77647</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-to-sell-texas-power-plant/77647#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[AEE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ameren Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[PSEG Power LLC, a unit of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) announced that it has agreed to the sale of its 1,000 MW gas-fired Odessa generating facility in West Texas. The facility would be sold to Odessa Power, LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Capital Partners II, LP for $335 million. Public Service Enterprise expects to close the sale during the third quarter of 2011. PSEG Power’s Odessa plant is one of the two 1,000 MW gas-fired power plants it has in Texas. The sale of the other facility, Guadalupe, was completed in the first quarter of 2011. Earlier the Odessa Plant was slated to be taken over by High Plains Diversified Energy Corporation (“HPDEC”) for about $335 million. However, the deal was shelved in early June 2011, as the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) CMS Energy Goes Green in Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/cms-cms-energy-goes-green-in-michigan/77653</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AES]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Avista Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy, the major subsidiary of CMS Energy (CMS) has got into an agreement to purchase the total renewable energy output produced by the Fremont Community Digester (“FCD”). The contract is in line with the utility&#8217;s commitment to increase spending in Michigan following the launch of new Pure Michigan Business Connect initiative in early June by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. CMS Energy will purchase approximately 380,000 megawatt-hours (MWh), or 19,000 MWh per year, of electricity from the FCD over the next 20 years at a cost of $55 million.  The FCD&#8217;s electric output is estimated at 3.1 megawatts. The $22 million digester and electric generator of  FCD is being built by NOVI Energy, Indus Energy and North Central Cooperative, and is expected to begin commercial operation in the summer ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCG) PG&amp;E Corporation Misses Expectations &#8211; Keeps Dividend Steady</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/08/pcg-pge-corporation-misses-expectations-keeps-dividend-steady/73413</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 15:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dominion Resources Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gorman-Rupp Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[PG&#38;E Corporation’s (PCG) operating earning per share of 58 cents in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 fell short by a wide margin versus both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents and the year-ago number of 79 cents. The company to date has yet to receive the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its fiscal 2011 General Rate Case (GRC) and its Gas Transmission and Storage (GT&#38;S) rate case. With settlement agreements in both cases pending the company has not yet recorded revenues. This reduced earnings per share by 7 cents year over year. Earnings were also affected by higher storm and outage expenses (5 cents), higher litigation and regulatory matters (6 cents), lower gas transmission revenues (3 cents), higher environmental liability (1 cent), and the ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group Installs Solar Rooftops</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-installs-solar-rooftops/73157</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-installs-solar-rooftops/73157#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 17:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[FE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Firstenergy Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&#38;G), a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG), along with Matrix Development Group completed installation of two solar rooftops at adjacent Matrix-owned buildings in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The two 2.8 megawatts (MW) systems are built by enXco and are a part of PSE&#38;G’s Solar 4 All program. The two solar systems comprise 10,395 crystalline solar panels and cover more than 217,000 square feet of roof space. The panels are connected directly to the electric grid for the benefit of all electric customers. These solar rooftop systems have the capability to produce solar electricity that will power about 470 average-sized homes. The Solar 4 All program is a two-tiered approach that is intended to develop 80 MW of solar power over three ]]></description>
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		<title>(NI) NiSource Quarterly Earnings Report Meets Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/ni-nisource-quarterly-earnings-report-meets-expectations/73169</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/ni-nisource-quarterly-earnings-report-meets-expectations/73169#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 16:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dominion Resources Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified utility NiSource Inc. (NI) posted first quarter 2011 net operating earnings of 72 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as year-ago results. Net operating earnings totaled $202.3 million, up 2% year over year. On a GAAP basis, net income was $204.8 million or 73 cents per share, higher from $197.4 million or 71 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Operational Update Gross revenue in the quarter under review improved 4.3% year over year to $2.14 billion driven by higher revenues at Gas Distribution and Electric, partially offset by lower revenues at Gas Transportation and Storage. Revenue, however, missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $ 2.39 billion. During the quarter the weather adjusted electric sales volume increased by 8% to 4,317.2 Gigawatt hours ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEC) Wisconsin Energy Beats Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/wec-wisconsin-energy-beats-earnings-estimates/73181</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/wec-wisconsin-energy-beats-earnings-estimates/73181#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 16:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wisconsin Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy utility, Wisconsin Energy Corporation (WEC) earned net operating earnings of 72 cents per share in the first quarter of 2011, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 66 cents and the year-ago quarter&#8217;s operating earnings of 55 cents. Wisconsin Energy posted better-than-expected first quarter results helped by additional income from its Power the Future plan and colder winter temperatures that drove strong customer demand for natural gas. Total Revenue Wisconsin Energy&#8217;s total revenue of $1.33 billion in first-quarter 2011 showed a growth 6.4% from $1.07 billion in the year-ago comparable period. Quarterly revenue, however, fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 billion. Operating Highlights In the first quarter, total retail sales of electricity at Wisconsin Energy grew 1.4% from the first quarter of 2010. Colder winter temperatures ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon Acquiring Constellation Energy Group</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/exc-exelon-acquiring-constellation-energy-group/72679</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/exc-exelon-acquiring-constellation-energy-group/72679#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Constellation Energy Group Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DPL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DPL Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[NRG Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation (EXC) entered into a definite agreement to acquire Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG), for about $7.9 billion. Exelon is expected to issue 0.93 of its shares for every share of Constellation owned by the latter’s shareholders. The exchange ratio agreed upon represents an 18.1% premium to the 30-day average closing stock prices of Exelon and Constellation as of April 27, 2011. Following the completion of the merger Exelon shareholders will have 78% ownership of the combined company, while the rest will belong to Constellation shareholders. The merger is approved by the shareholders of both the companies and the union is subject to overcoming some regulatory hurdles. The companies expect to close the merger by early 2012. Baltimore based Constellation Energy is a supplier of power, natural gas and ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) DPL Increases Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/13/dpl-dpl-increases-dividend/61863</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diversified Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DPL Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[POR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Portland General Electric Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Westar Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DPL Inc. (DPL) increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock from $0.3025 to $0.3325 per common share. This action increased the annualized dividend from $1.21 to $1.33 per common share. Over the years, management of DPL has rewarded shareholders by returning a substantial portion of its free cash flow through incremental dividends. DPL has a strong balance sheet among its peers with a low debt-to-capitalization of 42.9% at the end of the first nine months of 2009 (Zacks industry average was 93.2%). The company continues to be a strong cash generator with annual operating cash flows of approximately $331.6 million in the first nine months of 2010. The company closed the first nine months of 2010 with cash and cash equivalents of $139 million, short-term investments worth $48 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCG) PG&amp;E Corporation Issues Fixed Interest Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/18/pcg-pge-corporation-issues-fixed-interest-notes/59864</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/18/pcg-pge-corporation-issues-fixed-interest-notes/59864#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Reuters reported that one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the U.S. PG&#38;E Corporation (PCG) has issued fixed interest notes. This initiative is in line with its debt restructuring strategies. Merrill Lynch, a part of Bank of America Corporation (BAC), UBS AG (UBS) and Wells Fargo &#38; Company (WFC) were the joint book-running managers for the issue. Accordingly, PG&#38;E reportedly vended off senior unsecured notes worth $500 million in two equal tranches of $250 million. The size of the deal was increased from an originally planned issue size of $400 million. The first tranche of $250 million worth of notes carried an issue price of $97.264, to mature on October 1, 2020. These non-callable notes are projected to have a spread of 90 basis ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEE) Ameren Analysts Upgrade Shares to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/02/aee-ameren-analysts-upgrade-shares-to-outperform/55617</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/02/aee-ameren-analysts-upgrade-shares-to-outperform/55617#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently upgraded our recommendation for Ameren Corporation (AEE) from Neutral to Outperform. Ameren’s stable and regulated electric power operations in the Midwest generate a relatively stable and growing earnings stream. Future growth will be guided by improved plant operations, a focus on cost management, allowed an ROE of 10% (Missouri and Illinois), a recovering economy boosting industrial sales, and installation of emissions reduction equipment (scrubbers) at its generation plants. In light of the recovering economy, Ameren is focused on developing the electric transmission infrastructure in its service area (Missouri and Illinois) through investments worth $3 billion over the next 10 to 15 years. The first in line is the ambitious $1.3 billion Grand Rivers project, a 345 KV line across the state of Illinois from the Missouri border to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ED) Consolidated Edison Breaks Ground on 20 Megawatt Solar Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/25/ed-consolidated-edison-breaks-ground-on-20-megawatt-solar-facility/56329</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc.’s (ED) wholly owned subsidiary, Con Edison Development and Panda Power Funds broke ground on a 20-megawatt solar electric generating station in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. The 71,400-panel solar farm &#8212; touted to be one of the largest in the U.S. &#8212; will have the capacity to power more than 5,100 homes with clean, renewable energy. The shovel-ready project will create over 100 construction jobs. Consolidated Edison expects the solar farm to begin commercial operation next spring. Con Edison Development focuses on the development, ownership and operation of renewable and energy infrastructure projects in the Northeast. Through acquisitions as well as greenfield development, Con Edison Development owns, operates and markets 1700 MW of electric generating facilities. The company has proven expertise in engineering and construction management, start-up and commissioning, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) 21 S&amp;P 500 Companies Are Up More Than 40% Year To Date</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/07/cms-21-sp-500-companies-are-up-more-than-40-year-to-date/54300</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If it seems like every stock you own or watch is breaking out to new highs, you&#8217;re almost right. As the September rally has continued into October, it has pushed 37.4% of the stocks on the S&#38;P 500 to either new 52-week highs or within a fraction of that high. While it is an diverse group of companies, from food companies, to apparel, to integrated oil, to hotels that are hitting new highs, one group stood out from the pack: the utilities. Yes, the one area most investors consider dull and boring actually has been anything but that in recent months. 29 companies, or 15.5%, of those making new highs were in the utilities sector which includes Electric Power, Gas Distribution and the Telephone segment. Who Cares About the Utilities??? ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEE) Ameren Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/07/aee-ameren-corporation-bull-of-the-day/54246</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our bullish outlook for Ameren Corp. (AEE) is supported by the consistent performance across its solid base of stable utility operations in the Midwestern market, as well as its focus on cost minimization, its strong balance sheet, an above industry average dividend yield and a relatively cheap earnings-based valuation. As of now, the stock is trading at a significant discount versus its peers and the S&#38;P 500. However, given the stable base of regulated operations and expected margin boost from a spike in merchant power prices, the discount is unwarranted. Given these tailwinds, we believe that Ameren&#8217;s current valuation inadequately reflects its fairly balanced risk/reward profile. As such, we see significant upside from current levels and upgrade our recommendation for Ameren to Outperform. AMEREN CORP (AEE): Free Stock Analysis Report ]]></description>
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		<title>(ED) Consolidated Edison to Issue 6.3 Million Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/03/ed-consolidated-edison-to-issue-6-3-million-shares/52891</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) announced that it will issue 6.3 million shares on October 1, 2010. Con Edison expects to invest the net proceeds from the sale of the common shares in its regulated utility subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., to fund its construction expenditures and other general corporate purposes. Historically, Consolidated Edison has funded a part of its capital programs through earnings dilutive stock issuances. As a result, its outstanding average common shares rose to 283.2 million at the end of the first half of 2010 from 236 million at year-end fiscal 2004. The trend is expected to continue in the future. However, we must keep in mind that Consolidated Edison is a high dividend-yield defensive stock. As such, the stock recently witnessed mostly lateral movement ]]></description>
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		<title>(NI) NiSource Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/21/ni-nisource-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/52360</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation for NiSource (NI) to Outperform, as we believe the recent equity issue removes a key apprehension on the stock. The issue makes way for the company to reach its $1 billion investment target while comfortably meeting its long-term 3%-5% EPS growth target. NiSource&#8217;s strategy of divesting its non-core businesses and transforming into a pure-play regulated company bodes well in our view. The company has improved its balance sheet and maintained its investment grade credit ratings in the past year. We believe income-seeking investors will find the company&#8217;s current dividend yield of 5.4% attractive. Our target price of $20.00 is based on the 2011 P/E multiple of 15.5x. NISOURCE INC (NI): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) Medical Devices Industry Outlook &#8211; August 2010 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/25/cms-medical-devices-industry-outlook-august-2010-zacks-analyst-interviews/49243</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prelude The global medical devices industry is fairly large, intensely competitive and highly innovative with annual worldwide sales in 2009 in excess of $220 billion. The U.S. accounts for approximately 41% of this market. The industry is divided into different segments such as Cardiology, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedic, Aesthetic Devices and Healthcare IT (HCIT). The U.S. medical devices industry continues to grow at a brisk rate, thanks to an aging Baby Boomer population, with Neuro, Orthopedic and Aesthetic representing the fastest growing categories. With several growth constraints in the legacy markets, medical devices companies are aiming to expand into lucrative incipient markets. Expansion in the emerging markets, especially those with double-digit annual growth rates, represents one of the best potential avenues for future growth. Our focus in this write up, however, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) Medical Devices Industry Outlook &#8211; August 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/24/cms-medical-devices-industry-outlook-august-2010-industry-outlook/49231</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prelude The global medical devices industry is fairly large, intensely competitive and highly innovative with annual worldwide sales in 2009 in excess of $220 billion. The U.S. accounts for approximately 41% of this market. The industry is divided into different segments such as Cardiology, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedic, Aesthetic Devices and Healthcare IT (HCIT). The U.S. medical devices industry continues to grow at a brisk rate, thanks to an aging Baby Boomer population, with Neuro, Orthopedic and Aesthetic representing the fastest growing categories. With several growth constraints in the legacy markets, medical devices companies are aiming to expand into lucrative incipient markets. Expansion in the emerging markets, especially those with double-digit annual growth rates, represents one of the best potential avenues for future growth. Our focus in this write up, however, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNP) CenterPoint Energy Reports Slightly Ahead of Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/06/cnp-centerpoint-energy-reports-slightly-ahead-of-expectations/36420</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 20:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy delivery company – CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) – posted earnings of 32 cents per share in the first quarter of 2010, three cents higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents per share and higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of 19 cents per share. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at 29 cents per share in the reported quarter compared with 19 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The variance in reported and adjusted stems from the increase in federal income tax expense of five cents, seven cents gain from natural gas derivative and marketable contracts, and a five-cent loss from indexed debt securities. In the reported quarter, federal income tax expense rose due to the elimination of the tax deduction facility ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group Misses Quarterly Earnings Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/06/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-misses-quarterly-earnings-forecast/36373</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 20:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) reported low first-quarter 2010 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 84 cents compared with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 86 cents and the year-ago quarter results of 95 cents. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at 97 cents in the reported quarter compared with 88 cents in the year-ago quarter. Operational Performance Revenues nose-dived 6.1% in the reported quarter to $3.7 billion from $3.9 billion in the year-ago period. Operating earnings were $425 million, compared with $482 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income was $491 million, compared with $444 million in the year-ago quarter. Segmental Operational Performance PSEG Power PSEG Power reported operating earnings of $298 million or 59 cents per share, compared with operating earnings of $352 million, ]]></description>
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		<title>(TEG) Integrys Energy Group Actively Downsizing</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/05/teg-integrys-energy-group-actively-downsizing/32808</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrys Energy Services Inc., a non-regulated subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group Inc. (TEG) announced the sale of nearly all of its wholesale electric marketing and trading business to Macquarie Cook Power, a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited. Earlier last week, Integrys Energy Services closed the sale of its Environmental Markets business to EDF Trading North America LLC. These sales were in correlation to Integrys Energy Services&#8217; strategy of downsizing its scope of its operations. Wholesale Businesses Sale Integrys’ sale transaction included various power transactions, products and trading positions Incorporatedluding physical forwards, financial transmission rights and derivatives. This portfolio of transactions had an annual average total gross volume in excess of 125 million megawatt-hours over the past three years. This marks the completion of divestiture of Integrys Energy Service&#8217;s wholesale businesses. ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group Refunding Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/01/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-refunding-debt/32589</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) has announced refunding $250 million of its outstanding $800 million senior notes at a lower coupon rate while deferring the maturity date. PSEG Power LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise commenced an offer to exchange up to $250 million of Senior Notes due 2011 with a coupon rate of 7.75%. The notes will be exchanged with newly-issued Senior Notes due 2020 which would have a coupon rate of only 5.125%. The exchange offer will expire on Apr 26, 2010. Public Service over the years has taken several measures to improve financial stability and reduce the overall risk profile of the company, which include opportunistically monetizing non-strategic assets, reducing international exposure, significantly hedging future generation business and paying down debt. Public Service has been ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCG) Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corporation Refinances Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/31/pcg-pacific-gas-electric-corporation-refinances-debt/32367</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pacific Gas &#38; Electric Corporation (PCG) announced an offering of $250 million of senior notes due March 2037, with a coupon rate of 5.8%. Pacific Gas will use the proceeds to refinance a portion of its outstanding commercial paper. The transaction is scheduled to close on Apr 1, 2010. The bonds are rated &#8220;A3&#8243; by Moody&#8217;s Corporation (MCO) and &#8220;BBB+&#8221; by Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s, a division of McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (MHP). Pacific Gas’ strong balance sheet and cash flows provide substantial financial flexibility and cushion in the present challenging business environment. The company mainly relies on short-term debt Incorporatedluding commercial paper, to fund its short-term financing needs. Pacific Gas ended fiscal 2009 with a total liquidity of more than $2 billion, comprising $527 million of cash and $1.5 billion of ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon Corporation&#8217;s PECO Energy Subsidiary Raises Capital Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/27/exc-exelon-corporations-peco-energy-subsidiary-raises-capital-plan/31586</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PECO Energy Company, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (EXC), announced that it has allocated $500 million for capital investments in 2010 to develop facilities and make other operational improvements, such as creating energy efficiency programs. The increased capex reflects about a 25% increase over last year with $42 million more for construction of new electric and gas facilities to modernize utility equipment and meet increased demand in certain areas, $22.7 million for smart meter development and energy efficiency programs, and nearly $18 million more for technology upgrades for its customer information management system and related platforms. Over the past five years, PECO has invested nearly $1.78 billion mainly for improvements in its electric and gas delivery systems. Each year, the company’s capital investments are geared toward reliably meeting the energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNP) CenterPoint Energy Gets Grant</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/25/cnp-centerpoint-energy-gets-grant/31702</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CenterPoint Energy Inc.’s (CNP) electric transmission and distribution subsidiary, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a $200 million stimulus grant for its advanced metering system and intelligent grid projects. The agreement is the culmination of negotiations that began in November 2009 after the DOE selected CenterPoint Energy as one of the six utilities to receive the maximum smart grid grant under the American Recovery &#38; Reinvestment Act. CenterPoint Energy plans to spend $4.1 billion in the next four years (2010 – 2013) focusing mainly on upgrading its electricity and natural gas distribution system and generation assets through projects like the advanced metering system. The $150 million grant will help accelerate its current installation of smart electric meters and associated ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) DPL Energy Resources Building Solar Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/18/dpl-dpl-energy-resources-building-solar-facility/31057</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DPL Inc.’s (DPL) unregulated subsidiary, DPL Energy Resources, will build a 60 kilowatt (kW) solar array at the Mound Advanced Technology Center in Miamisburg, a former Department of Energy Weapons site. Along with the company’s other solar installation on Yankee road, this project will help DPL meet the goals of Ohio’s energy legislation, which includes targets for generating electricity with renewable sources such as solar, wind and biofuels. After completion, the facility will generate enough power to provide electricity for five homes and will cost approximately $400,000. Melink Corporation of Cincinnati is the general contractor of the project, and the solar installation, which will be situated on a hillside at Mound, is expected to be completed by this summer. Dayton, Ohio-based DPL Inc. sells electricity through its principal subsidiary Dayton ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) CMS Energy Earnings Report Tops Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/cms-cms-energy-earnings-report-tops-estimates/29466</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CMS Energy Corporation’s (CMS) fourth-quarter earnings of 38 cents pushed past the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate of 36 cents and 30 cents in the prior-year quarter. The company clocked an EPS of $1.26 in fiscal 2009 compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24. Fiscal 2009 EPS also topped EPS of $1.21 in fiscal 2008. Operational Results Revenue fell to $1.6 billion in the reported quarter from $1.8 billion in the year-ago quarter due to a tepid economy affecting the demand for electricity. The falling trend was witnessed in fiscal 2009 results as well, where revenue fell to $6.2 billion from $6.8 billion in fiscal 2008. On a GAAP basis, CMS Energy reported a net income of $218 million, or 91 cents per share, for fiscal 2009, compared to a ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNP) CenterPoint Energy Lags Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/01/cnp-centerpoint-energy-lags-consensus/29396</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy delivery company CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) posted earnings of 27 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2009, three cents lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents but higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of 25 cents. However fiscal 2009 EPS came in at $1.01, lower than both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 and the fiscal 2008 EPS of $1.30. Operational Results Total revenues in the reported quarter decreased 17.1% to $2.3 billion, compared to $2.8 billion in the year-ago quarter. The falling trend was reflected in fiscal 2009 results, where revenue fell to $8.3 billion compared to $11.3 billion in fiscal 2008. Segmental Results Electric Transmission &#38; Distribution The electric transmission &#38; distribution segment reported operating income of $95 million for the fourth quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(NU) Northeast Utilities&#8217; Report Shows Earnings Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/28/nu-northeast-utilities-report-shows-earnings-rise/29159</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northeast Utilities (NU) reported fourth quarter 2009 EPS of 48 cents, up from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents and last year&#8217;s earnings of 46 cents. For the full year 2009, the company reported earnings of $1.91 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 and 2008 earnings of $1.86. Earnings per share in both the periods were positively impacted by the issuance of about 19 million additional NU common shares in March 2009. During 2009, the company&#8217;s business segments performed very well, except for weak results at its four distribution businesses. The distribution segment was affected by the weak economic conditions, despite a tight control on operating costs and continued investment in energy infrastructure. Segment Earnings Transmission segment earnings in the quarter and the year improved 28% ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCG) PG&amp;E Beats Earnings Consensus Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/23/pcg-pge-beats-earnings-consensus-estimates/28503</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PG&#38;E Corporation (PCG) with earning per share (EPS) of 80 cents in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate of 74 cents. It also scurried past the year-ago EPS of 70 cents. The uptrend was reflected in fiscal 2009 results, also where the EPS of $3.21 breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.17 and fiscal 2008 EPS of $2.95. The majority of the higher year-over-year earnings from operations results from additional revenues generated by new capital investments in the Utility&#8217;s infrastructure. Estimate Revisions Trend PG&#38;E has witnessed a lone upward revision in earnings estimates from the 16 analysts covering the stock in fiscal 2010 over the last 30 days. PG&#38;E expects its fiscal 2010 earnings in the range of $3.35 – $3.50 per ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/17/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-raises-dividend/28248</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) increased its quarterly common stock dividend to 34.25 cents per share, a 3% raise over the company&#8217;s existing quarterly dividend rate of 33.25 cents. This indicates an annual dividend of $1.37 per share. The first dividend at the incremental rate is payable in 2010 on March 31, 2010, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2010. Public Service stays focused on maximizing shareholder value, both through share price appreciation and increasing dividend payouts. The company has been paying regular common stock dividends since 1907. Public Service’s strong balance sheet and cash flows provide substantial financial flexibility and cushion in the present challenging business environment. The company ended the third quarter of 2009 with a total liquidity of $3.2 billion, comprising $0.1 billion of cash ]]></description>
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		<title>(ED) Consolidated Edison Files With New York to Go Solar</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/10/ed-consolidated-edison-files-with-new-york-to-go-solar/27678</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) has filed a proposal with the state of New York asking for funds for solar energy projects in New York City. The company has requested $24.8 million from the state to fund renewable energy programs for residential and commercial customers in New York City. The company filed a proposal with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to support the development of 25 MW of solar energy resources in New York City by 2015, which would offset about 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually. Consolidated Edison had earlier asked the PSC for $125 million for the installation of renewable energy projects throughout its service area. If approved, the combined proposed program funding would achieve more than 100 MW of new solar capacity in ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEC) Wisconsin Energy Corporation Profits Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/02/wec-wisconsin-energy-corporation-profits-rise/26821</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wisconsin Energy Corporation (WEC) reported fourth quarter operating earnings of 96 cents, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents and the year-ago earnings of 85 cents. The company posted full-year 2009 earnings of $3.20, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12 and 2008 reported earnings of $3.03. The robust earnings growth is attributed to the company’s effective cost-control measures and a full year&#8217;s earnings from the commercial operation of the newest generating unit at Port Washington. Net revenue in the quarter declined 11% year over year to $1.07 billion. For the full year 2009, revenues were $4.13 billion, down 7% from $4.43 billion for 2008. In 2009, the company’s retail electric sales dropped 8.1% year over year, driven by a reduced use of electricity by residential, commercial and industrial ]]></description>
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		<title>(NI) NiSource&#8217;s Report Slumps Below Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/01/ni-nisources-report-slumps-below-forecast/26630</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NiSource Inc. (NI) reported operating earnings of 35 cents per share, a penny below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents and down 24% from 46 cents reported last year. Earnings for full year 2009 declined 16% year over year to $1.07 compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 and year-ago earnings of $1.28. The company’s 2009 earnings were solidly in line with its guidance range of $1.00 to $1.10 per share announced early last year. The results reflect increased net revenues in NiSource’s Gas Distribution and Gas Transmission &#38; Storage businesses, as well as the effects of open market debt repurchases and lower short-term interest rates. According to segments, earnings at the company’s Gas Distribution segment declined 15% in the fourth quarter, while it improved 0.3% for fiscal ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) CMS Energy Raises Dividend by 20%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/01/cms-cms-energy-raises-dividend-by-20/26614</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CMS Energy (CMS) has raised the quarterly dividend on its common stock by 20% to 15 cents per share, up from 12.5 cents per share. This action has increased the annualized dividend from 50 cents to 60 cents. The first incremental quarterly dividend for the common stock is payable on February 26, 2010, to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2010. CMS Energy has a strong balance sheet among its peers with a low debt-to-capitalization of 70.4% (Zacks industry average was 79.3%) for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The company continues to be a strong cash generator with an annual operating cash flow of approximately $559 million during fiscal 2008. CMS Energy had $980 million of liquidity Incorporatedluding $797 million under secured credit facilities, and $183 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(ED) Consolidated Edison Earnings Fall Behind Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/ed-consolidated-edison-earnings-fall-behind-consensus/25746</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) announced its fourth quarter results of fiscal 2009 with earnings per share (EPS) of 67 cents, which fell short of both the Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate of 77 cents and the year-ago EPS of 72 cents. EPS was affected by the dilutive effect of a higher weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 278.2 million compared to 274.2 million shares in the prior-year quarter. However, Consolidated Edison surpassed its year-ago quarterly GAAP EPS of 58 cents by 15 cents in the fourth quarter. The EPS variations reflect the year-over-year differences, where Con Edison of New York benefited from 36 cents per share as higher rates authorized higher recovery of costs and 1 cent from miscellaneous items. This was offset by 23 cents from higher operations ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon&#8217;s Earnings Results Top Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/exc-exelons-earnings-results-top-estimates/25795</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation (EXC) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 earnings per share (EPS) of 92 cents and $4.12, respectively, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents and $4.04. However, it fell short of the year-ago figure of $1.07 for the fourth quarter of 2008 and $4.20 for full-year 2008. The company’s full-year earnings are also above the high-end of its guidance range of $4.00-$4.10 per share. On a year-over-year basis, the fall in EPS was primarily due to lower energy gross margins, reduced load at ComEd and PECO, and higher depreciation and amortization expense. On the revenue front, operating revenue fell to $4.1 billion in the fourth quarter and $17.4 billion for the full-year 2009, from $4.5 billion and $19.1 billion in the respective year-ago periods. Generation’s average realized margin ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNP) CenterPoint Energy Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/cnp-centerpoint-energy-raises-dividend/25761</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) raised quarterly dividend on its common stock by 2.6% to 19.5 cents from 19 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Mar 10, 2010, to shareholders of record as on Feb 16, 2010. This is CenterPoint Energy’s fifth consecutive yearly hike in its common stock dividend. CenterPoint Energy’s stable and regulated electric power operations and gas distribution utilities generate a relatively stable and growing earnings stream. This is complimented by its expanding pipeline network, expansion of pipeline capacity, rate base growth and gas well connections. CenterPoint Energy plans to spend $4.1 billion in the next four years (2010 – 2013) focusing mainly on upgrading its electricity and natural gas distribution system and generating assets through projects like the advanced metering system. The company is also ]]></description>
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		<title>(TEG) Integrys Energy Group Sells Power Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/14/teg-integrys-energy-group-sells-power-assets/24986</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrys Energy Group Inc. (TEG) announced that an affiliate of its non-regulated subsidiary Integrys Energy Services Inc., sold some of its power generation assets in northern Maine and New Brunswick, Canada to Algonquin Power &#38; Utilities Corp. The sale of its two power generation companies represents approximately 75 megawatts (MW) of the affiliate&#8217;s 329.2-MW fleet. Integrys Energy Services also announced that it expects to close the sale of its associated sales and standard offer service contracts in northern Maine to Algonquin on Feb 1, 2010. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. Integrys Energy Services&#8217; standard offer service and retail electric sales contracts in the Independent System Operator-New England (ISO-New England) including southern Maine are not included in this sale. The sale of these power generation assets is ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) CMS Energy Issues Senior Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/12/cms-cms-energy-issues-senior-notes/24744</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CMS Energy (CMS) sold $300 million of senior unsecured notes, due 2020 at a coupon rate of 6.25%. The company plans to use the proceeds to retire existing long-term debt. CMS Energy has a strong balance sheet among its peers with a low debt-to-capitalization of 70.4% (Zacks industry average was 79.3%) for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The company continues to be a strong cash generator with annual operating cash flow of approximately $559 million during fiscal 2008. CMS Energy had $980 million of liquidity Incorporatedluding $797 million under secured credit facilities, and $183 million in cash and cash equivalents as of Sept 30, 2009. CMS Energy plans to spend $6.3 billion between 2009 and 2013 on base capital investments. This includes maintenance capital expenditures and environmental upgrades, ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) DPL Incorporated Reduces Debt Load</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/29/dpl-dpl-incorporated-reduces-debt-load/23828</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DPL Inc. (DPL) purchased $52.4 million principal amount of 8.125% DPL Capital Trust II Capital Securities in a privately negotiated transaction. DPL paid $56.1 million or 7% premium for the buyback. This transaction will result in annual interest cost savings of approximately $4.2 million for DPL. The remaining principal balance on the Capital Securities of approximately $142.6 million is scheduled to mature on Sep 1, 2031. DPL had a strong balance sheet among its peers with a low debt-to-capitalization of 56% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The company continues to be a strong cash generator with its annual operating cash flow of approximately $363 million during fiscal 2008. The company closed the first nine months of 2009 with cash and cash equivalents of $62.8 million, and a ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) DPL Incorporated to Build Solar Power Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/18/dpl-dpl-incorporated-to-build-solar-power-facility/23223</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DPL Inc.’s (DPL) utility subsidiary – Dayton Power and Light Co. (DP&#38;L) announced plans to construct a 1.1 MW solar power facility near its Yankee substation in Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. Construction of the project will begin this month and is expected to be operational by Mar 2010. DP&#38;L’s Yankee solar facility will be constructed in partnership with a number of regional companies led by Ameridian Specialty Services Inc. of Cincinnati. When completed, the facility will consist of 9,000 solar panels constructed over 7 acres, and will generate enough electricity to power nearly 150 homes. The project is expected to cost approximately $5 million. Construction of the solar power facility is in line to comply with the state of Ohio’s renewable portfolio standard. By fiscal 2025 utilities in Ohio ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) DPL Incorporated Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/10/dpl-dpl-incorporated-raises-dividend/22505</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified energy utility DPL Inc. (DPL) increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock from $0.285 to $0.3025 per common share. This action increases the annualized dividend from $1.14 to $1.21. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has raised its dividend. DPL has $93 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the recent quarter compared to $62.5 million at year-end 2008. The company also has $295 million of unutilized capacity on its revolving lines of credit. The future also looks promising with the company having received the regulatory approval for the electric security plan (ESP). The ESP has stipulated higher rates till the end of fiscal 2012.  The ESP has increased the bill of an average residential customer with monthly consumption of 750kwh by approximately ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon Corporation to Shut Four Pennsylvania Units</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/04/exc-exelon-corporation-to-shut-4-pennsylvania-units/22034</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/04/exc-exelon-corporation-to-shut-4-pennsylvania-units/22034#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exelon Power, the power generating subsidiary of Exelon Corp. (EXC), announced plans to shut down 4 units at two plants in southeastern Pennsylvania, effective May 31, 2011. The plants which are to be shut down include, Units 1 and 2 of Cromby Generating Station and Units 1 and 2 of Eddystone Generating Station. In a filing, Exelon Power said the units are no longer economical to operate or necessary to meet the shrinking demand for electricity in the region. Exelon said it estimates it will incur $258 million in pre-tax charges as a result of the closings. The shut down will result in elimination of 280 jobs in the area, of which 220 are at the Cromby and Eddystone plants and the rest are at Exelon Power’s headquarters in Kennett ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEE) Ameren Corporation Launces Solar Initiatives</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/02/aee-ameren-corporation-launces-solar-initiatives/21805</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ameren Corporation (AEE) launched its solar initiative in the states of Illinois and Missouri. As a first step, the utility is installing solar energy systems at its downtown St. Louis headquarters campus, while its subsidiary &#8212; Ameren Illinois Utilities &#8212; will install solar systems at one of its facilities in Illinois. These projects will be developed in stages, beginning with solar installations on the roof and grounds of two Ameren campuses. The generating capacities for Ameren&#8217;s solar installations will range between 25 and 550 kilowatts. Project designs are expected to be completed by mid-April of fiscal 2010, with the first-phase installation projects to be completed by the fall of 2010. Ameren is taking a number of steps to encourage not only the development of renewable energy resources but also more ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNP) CenterPoint Energy &amp; FPL Group Ink Pipeline Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/20/cnp-centerpoint-energy-fpl-group-ink-pipeline-deal/21053</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) and NextEra US Gas Assets LLC, an affiliate of FPL Group Inc. (FPL) signed an agreement to explore the construction of a pipeline in north Louisiana. The new pipeline will transport natural gas from the Haynesville Shale area. The expected capacity of the potential new pipeline is up to 2.0 billion cubic feet per day. The pipeline would connect Haynesville Shale natural gas production to markets in north Louisiana and CenterPoint Energy&#8217;s Perryville Hub. The companies announced that an open season will be held to gauge market interest in the proposed new pipeline. With the development of the new pipeline, CenterPoint and FPL Group expect to enhance the existing infrastructure in the rapidly expanding Haynesville Shale area. Gas production in north Louisiana Incorporatedluding ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCG) California May Ban High-Watt TVs</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/18/pcg-california-may-ban-high-watt-tvs/20879</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is evaluating a proposal to ban energy-inefficient television sets in the state. The proposal intends to lower electricity demand, and if implemented would be a first in the country. This would stipulate televisions sold in California to be more energy efficient from the inception of fiscal 2011. The standards would apply to all television sets up to 58 inches. For example, all new 42-inch television sets have to use less than 183 watts by fiscal 2011 and less than 116 watts by fiscal 2013. That&#8217;s considerably more efficient than current models in the market. A 42-inch Hitachi plasma TV sold in 2007 uses 313 watts while a 42-inch Sharp Liquid-crystal display, or LCD, TV draws 232 watts, according to Energy Commission research. However, as ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Expanding Solar Base</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/14/peg-public-service-enterprise-expanding-solar-base/20444</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Service Enterprise (PEG) is expanding its utility solar base. Its subsidiary Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&#38;G) received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for an additional $143 million for its ongoing solar loan program. This will help the company finance the installation of an additional 51MW of solar energy systems in homes, businesses and municipal buildings throughout its electric service area New Jersey. PSE&#38;G is a regulated public utility company primarily engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas in New Jersey. It serves approximately 2.1 million electricity customers and 1.7 million gas customers in the region. Since the utility&#8217;s initial Solar Loan Program was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in April 2008, customers have applied for loans ]]></description>
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		<title>(ED) Consolidated Edison Beats Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/04/ed-consolidated-edison-beats-earnings-estimates/19567</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) announced fiscal third quarter results with EPS of $1.16, which beat both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 and the year-ago profit of 98 cents. New York City-based Consolidated Edison  is a diversified utility holding company with subsidiaries engaged in both regulated and unregulated businesses. Consolidated Edison’s regulated businesses operate through two subsidiaries — Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison of New York) and Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&#38;R). Con Edison of New York is a regulated utility that provides electricity to roughly 3.3 million customers, natural gas to 1.1 million customers, and steam services to about 1,850 customers, primarily in New York City and Westchester County. O&#38;R serves nearly 400,000 electric and gas customers in southeastern New York State, northern New Jersey, and ]]></description>
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