FeedPosted Mar 19th 2011 12:40PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Northeast Utilities (NU)
In today's unpredictable, seemingly continually changing investment climate, it's prudent to own an "old reliable" stock or two, and Northeast Utilities (NU) qualifies.
Northeast Utilities, first discussed here on May 5, 2009, at a price of $21.48, offers the opportunity to net a modest gain, plus a dividend.
Northeast's proposed merger with NStar (NST) should close in the second half of 2011 and create one of the largest utility companies in the United States. The deal should be accretive to earnings in 2011. Northeast's annual dividend is $1.60.
Continue reading Is Now a Good Time to Consider Northeast Utilities?
Posted Jan 19th 2011 5:30PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Northeast Utilities (NU)
To be sure, today's equity market remains one that's filled with risks from near and far (such as in Europe) -- risks that can disrupt even the strongest stocks. However, if you're willing to assume some risk, consider utility Northeast Utilities (
NU), for the opportunity to net a modest capital gain, plus a dividend.
Northeast's proposed merger with NStar (
NST) should close in the second half of 2011, and create one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. The deal should be accretive to earnings in 2011. NU, first discussed here
on May 5, 2009 at a price of $21.48, boasts an annual dividend of $1.60.
The new, larger company's name will be Northeast Utilities, and it will own six regulated gas and electric utilities operations in New England, primarily in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, serving 3.5 million customers.
Continue reading Northeast Utilities: A Power Sector Gem
Posted Dec 9th 2010 3:40PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Northeast Utilities (NU)
You know what investing in this market is like: financial events pop up idiosyncratically to objectively change credit market and/or economic conditions, both domestically and abroad.
And that means many investors could benefit from a sleep-well-at-night stock or two, and Northeast Utilities (
NU), first discussed here
on May 5, 2009 at a price of $21.48, fits the bill.
Northeast's proposed merger with NStar (
NST) should close in the second half of 2011, and create one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. The deal should be accretive to earnings in 2011.
Continue reading Northeast Utilities: Growth and a Nice Dividend
Posted May 27th 2010 3:20PM by Sheldon Liber (RSS feed)
Filed under: Indices, Money and Finance Today, Consolidated Edison (ED), Duke Energy (DUK), Serious Money, S and P 500, DJIA, Stocks to Buy, Southern Company (SO), NASDAQ, Xcel Energy (XEL), Northeast Utilities (NU)
We can make this short and sweet: buying utilities pays off in many ways that other investments do not. Utilities pay regular dividend distributions that are higher than most stocks, bonds, Treasuries, and certificates of deposit. In these volatile times, utility stocks add stability to your portfolio and moderate the wild swings. And, here is the kicker that everyone but day traders will appreciate: long term returns beat all of the major indices over time.
The following charts and stocks will further make the case.
Continue reading Serious Money: Powerful Dividends Powering the Nation
Posted May 4th 2010 3:40PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Northeast Utilities (NU)
Looking for a stock investment that provides provides safety, as well as some growth. Well, you may want to consider Northeast Utilities (
NU), first discussed here
on May 5, 2009 at a price of $21.48.
During the depths of the market low in March 2009, NU dropped....to about $18.90 -- hardly a portfolio-wrecker.
Investors should not expect mega-revenue growth or gargantuan customer growth with NU, just predictable, steady earnings growth, evenly split between the company's generating/distribution business and its transmission. Look for the company's transmission sector to play an increase role in revenue growth, moving forward. NU serves about 1.9 million customers, primarily in Connecticut, but also in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Continue reading Northeast Utilities: Safety, With Some Growth
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:00PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy, Northeast Utilities (NU)
It goes without saying that one sector I've liked for years has been the electric power generation sector, and within this category Northeast Utilities (
NU), which I first wrote about
on May 6, 2009 at a price of $21.48, is a standout.
Investors should not expect mega revenue growth or gargantuan customer gains with NU, just predictable, steady earnings growth, evenly split between the company's generating/distribution business and its transmission operation. Further, look for the company's transmission sector to play an increasing role in revenue growth, moving forward. NU serves about 1.9 million customers, primarily in Connecticut, but also in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Continue reading Northeast Utilities: Adequate Growth, Decent Dividend
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