Natural gas (distribution)
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Deregulation, competition, and unbundling have changed the business arena for natural gas distributors and utilities in the 1980s and 1990s, and the playing field for the industry has become more rugged. There is little room for profit in this industry as many companies have entered into a myriad of business opportunities and the industry has not been able to build earning power. However, these stocks provide good dividends and high-quality issues may be of interest to conservative investors.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1999
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Natural gas (distribution)
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Statistics of some of the companies in the Natural gas (distribution) industry and their securities rankings as of December 17, 2004 are furnished. The adverse effects of operating costs are likely to reflect in the industry's performance but the main factors influencing the sector are safety and yield. The above average dividend yield and stability make the stocks attractive but the impending rise in interest rates could have an adverse effect.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2004
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Natural gas (distribution)
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The colder winter in 2001 was beneficial for natural gas distributors, but business for many was harmed by higher wellhead prices. Regulators, in addition, are allowing distributors to recover higher supply costs. Investors will find several good issues in this sector for income.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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