Utility stocks serve a valuable purpose for income investorsThe highest-quality utilities have long histories of steady, uninterrupted dividendsOver the years, utility stocks became known as "widow-and-orphan" investments because of their reliable dividend payoutsToday, The Southern Company (SO) and Consolidated Edison, Inc(ED) are among the most ...
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