Filed under: Consolidated Edison (ED), Stocks to Buy

In typical times, investors with years to invest look for innovative, dynamic companies in growth sectors. It is the lifeblood of a healthy, growing equity market.

But as most investors/readers know, these are not typical times. And under these conditions, sometimes tried-and-true safety of capital, plus a modest return, is more than enough. Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED) is a prudent play with the above in mind.

Utility Consolidated Edison, or “Con Ed,” is the holding company for the primarily electric utility that serves the five boroughs of New York City, most of Westchester County, N.Y, other parts of New York state, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Residential and commercial electric utility customers represent the company’s main revenue stream, comprising 63% of revenue in 2006. Natural gas customers accounted for 16%, non-utility revenue 14% and steam 5%. In short, Con Ed is a classic regulated utility play, and its results reflect that:strong, steady cash flow, low customer turnover, conservative technology implementation cycle, and a solid dividend.

Continue reading Con Ed (ED): Energy for the city that never sleeps

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