Duke Energy Corporation

The article recommends three dividend stocks suitable for retirees: Verizon Communications (6.1% yield, 20 consecutive years of dividend increases), Home Depot (3.1% yield, tripled dividends over a decade despite recent economic headwinds), and Duke Energy (3.5% yield, stable utility business with consistent dividend growth). All three stocks off...

The article argues that the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) offers a more stable and reliable safe-haven investment compared to Bitcoin, gold, and silver. Utility stocks provide steady dividend income with lower volatility (beta of 0.59), a low expense ratio of 0.09%, and a 2.5% dividend yield—more than double the S&P 500 average. The fund has gai...

Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per share on common stock, payable June 16, 2026. The company also declared a dividend on Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share. Duke Energy has maintained consecutive annual dividend payments for 100 years.

The article recommends three diversified multi-energy companies as potential long-term investments to meet growing power demands, particularly from AI. Enbridge and Duke Energy are positioned as stable, income-focused options with strong dividend histories, while NextEra Energy offers more aggressive growth potential. All three companies operate ...

Vistra, a major independent power producer, has declined 25% from its 52-week high amid regulatory concerns about electricity price caps and potential scrutiny of data center deals. However, the author views this dip as a buying opportunity, citing the company's strong nuclear capacity, long-term power purchase agreements with tech giants, and pl...