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STREETWISE STOCKBROKER INDUSTRY INSIGHT: UTILITIES.

The unique combination of deregulation and tight supplies continues to create opportunities for investors in the utilities sector. Analysts project strong growth in selected stocks for at least the next one to three years.

Daniele Seitz

Solomon Smith Barney

(212) 816-6547

daniele.seitz@ssmb.com

Utilities Stocks Outlook: The integrated group, which includes Duke Energy and Exelon, is probably in the area of 15% undervalued. With the shortage of generating capacity, mast of the companies in this group are improving their grow

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