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American Electric PowerUtility American Electric Power's (AEP) shares, first discussed here on May 4, 2009, at a price $25.38, continues to meander this winter, and were it not for the company's utilities sector status, the trade would have been closed for a roughly 10-point gain. For now, the trade is maintained.

American Electric's stock chart has formed a problematic, slight downtrend -- one in which the stock has had trouble rising above the key, 50-day moving average for several months -- a bearish technical sign.

Fundamentally, the picture remains decent. American Electric's 2011 revenue will likely rise 3% to 4%, as the U.S. economic expansion continues in 2011, assuming oil prices don't rise and remain above $140 per barrel. Recent rate increases, and lower operating and maintenance expenses should also benefit the company's performance in 2011.

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AEP logoReaders of this space know that one preferred sector is the utilities sector, and utility American Electric Power (AEP), first discussed here on May 4, 2009, at a price $25.38, is a good example.

Look for American Electric's 2011 revenue to rise 3% to 5%, as the U.S. economic expansion gains momentum in 2011. Recent rate increases, and lower operating and maintenance expenses should also benefit the company's performance in 2011.

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It goes without saying that utilities are favored in this neck of the woods. And utility American Electric Power (AEP), first discussed here on May 4, 2009, at a price $25.38, fits the bill. Here's why.

American Electric's 2010 revenue will likely surge 8% to 10%, provided the U.S. economic expansion continues in the second half of the year.

AEP, with five million retails customers (mostly in Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and Oklahoma), should continue to shine as a low-cost power provider. True, increased energy efficiency across the U.S. economy will be a trend for the next decade and beyond, but relatively low-cost electric power does not go out of style. A $1.68 annual dividend adds to the positive story.

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Consolidated Edison ConEd logoFollowing two days of strong price gains and a heat wave on the East Coast, Consolidated Edison (ED) is poised to break out of a bullish continuation pattern. This could be a great entry opportunity to ride this utility higher.

After hitting a high of $46.45 in January, Con Edison began forming a bullish flag pattern -- a pattern that is characterized by parallel down-trending support and resistance levels. After bouncing the last time off of its down-trending support level at $41.52 in early June, Con Edison has been making a bullish move higher.

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I have long argued that the electric power generation sector offers investment opportunities, and within that category I've liked American Electric Power (AEP), which I first wrote about on May 4, 2009, at a price of $25.38.

AEP, with 5 million retails customers (mostly in Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and Oklahoma), should continue to shine as a low-cost power provider. True, increased energy efficiency across the U.S. economy will be a trend for the next decade and beyond, but relatively low-cost electric power does not go out of style.

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U.S. electric power demand may be sluggish, due to the recession, but investors should view that as a temporary phenomenon. True, increased energy efficiency across the U.S. economy will be a trend for the next decade and beyond, but relatively low-cost electric power does not go out of style, which is why I'm reiterating my buy rating for American Electric Power Inc. (AEP), first recommended on May 4, 2009 at a price of $25.38.

If you bought AEP in May, you're up about 25%. AEP's above-average total return on equity story remains intact. Look for an increase in retail electric demand in F2010, and that fact, combined with a decline in operating/maintenance costs, and little impact from greenhouse gas legislation until about 2018 or 2020, translates into a bargain stock at a P/E of 12.

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The U.S. electric power generating sector may be down, due to the recession and a cooler-than-normal summer across much of the U.S., but it's not out.

Hence, it goes without saying that I'm reiterating my Buy rating for American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), first recommended on May 4, 2009 at a price of $25.38.

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Readers of this space know that one of the preferred sectors is the electric power generation sector.

And it's preferred for a reason that may not be obvious to all. Electricity via win, solar, and nuclear generation is likely to play a large role in energy as climate change reduction, then elimination, becomes a societal goal. Electricity also remains a potential propulsion source for cars, particularly once oil resumes its inevitable clime. And with the above in mind, electric power generator American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is worth a review.

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MAJOR PAPERS:
OTHER PAPERS:
  • The New York Times reported that TiVo Inc (NASDAQ: TIVO) will today introduce a "product purchase" feature in partnership with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN). Under TiVo's plan, the television remote control will be turned into a tool for buying products that are advertised and promoted on talk shows and commercials.

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MOST NOTEWORTHY: Wachovia, American Electric Power and Consol Energy were today's noteworthy upgrades:
  • Deutsche Bank upgraded Wachovia (NYSE: WB), citing valuation and recent capital actions.
  • Bank of America upgraded American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), citing the new Ohio rate structure which will provide steady growth.
  • Merrill upgraded Consol Energy (NYSE: CNX) based on higher coal prices.
OTHER UPGRADES:
  • Goldman upgraded the Integrated Oils sector based on risk/reward relative to oil prices. ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is the firm's favorite pick.
  • Affiliated Computer Services (NYSE: ACS) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral. Goldman expects Affiliated to do well in the current slower macro backdrop and views shares as relatively insulated to government cutbacks.

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  • The UK is going to purchase 140 armored vehicles from Force Protection (NASDAQ: FRPT) for use in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Associated Press.
  • India's Reliance Retail has won the exclusive marketing and distribution rights for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stores in India. The first Apple-owned store in India is scheduled to open at the end of this month, reported the Economic Times.
  • Independent movie studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (NYSE: LGF) has signed a partnership agreement with Mexican media conglomerate Grupo Televisa (NYSE: TV) to make movies and TV shows, and distribute Grupo's film library, reported the Los Angeles Times.

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The Washington Post reports that pension fund managers representing $1 trillion have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to required public companies to disclose the impact of global warming on their business prospects. If the SEC agrees, the change could threaten investors in utility stocks -- which are among the biggest private sources of carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming.

Here's a list of utility stocks which could be most affected:

  • American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP). AEP produced 145.4 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2006. In Europe, where legislation already limits carbon dioxide emissions, allowances for a ton of carbon dioxide sell or 20.5 euros, or about $28.50. So if its 2006 carbon dioxide had been emitted in Europe, AEP would have had to pay over $4 billion.
  • Dynegy (NYSE: DYN)

Coal producer, Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU) could also be among those companies affected.

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