Utilities

SLM Corp. (SLM), better known as Sallie Mae, reported fourth quarter 2010 core earnings of $401 million or 75 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 72 cents. The results compare favorably with prior-year quarter's core earnings of $268 million or 44 cents per share. Favorable...

The ALLETE (NYSE: ALE) Board of Directors has increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 44.5 cents per share. On an annual basis, the increased dividend is equivalent to $1.78 per share. The regular quarterly dividend is payable March 1 to common shareholders of record at...

SLM Corp. (SLM), better known as Sallie Mae, reported fourth quarter 2010 core earnings of $401 million or 75 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 72 cents. The results compare favorably with prior-year quarter's core earnings of $268 million or 44 cents per share. Favorable...

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH) today announced that its Board of Supervisors declared the 28th increase in the Partnership's quarterly distribution from $0.85 to $0.8525 per Common Unit for the three months ended December 25, 2010. This represents the Partnership's 19th consecutive...

Goldman Sachs has a Buy rating and a $55 price target on shares of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE). In the research report sent to clients, Goldman writes, "After close on Wednesday, Sempra Energy (SRE, Buy) announced that it will increase its ownership stake in two South American utilities, acquiring...

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Diversified energy utility ONEOK Inc. (OKE) recently put forward its 2011 earnings expectations and for its master limited partner (MLP) ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS). At the same time, the company also reiterated its earnings forecast for 2010 while it provided higher 2010 forecasts for its MLP....

Diversified energy utility ONEOK Inc. (OKE) recently put forward its 2011 earnings expectations and for its master limited partner (MLP) ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS). At the same time, the company also reiterated its earnings forecast for 2010 while it provided higher 2010 forecasts for its MLP....

Nalco Mobotec announces the signing of a contract with Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) for mercury emission control at PGE's Boardman Station in Boardman, Oregon. The three-year agreement will help PGE reduce mercury emissions in order to comply with the State of Oregon's mercury...

The Board of Directors of EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per share payable March 1, 2011, to shareholders of record on February 4, 2011.

The board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today increased the quarterly dividend 8 percent to 52 cents per share of common stock from 48 cents per share, effective for the fourth quarter 2010, payable Feb. 14, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 31, 2011.

The Board of Directors of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today approved a quarterly common dividend payment of 23 cents per share, payable February 18, 2011, to stockholders of record at the close of business January 31, 2011.

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) and China-based ENN Group will collaborate to develop technologies to help build greener cities in China and the U.S. With this purpose the two companies have inked an agreement - Future Energy Technology Demonstration Platform.   The agreement is a win-win...

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) and Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) received an order from the Maryland Public Service Commission approving their merger with conditions that largely reflect the comprehensive settlement filed by the companies and the majority of parties to the case. The MPSC order...