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A top wealth manager reveals her highest-conviction stock picks for 2026 — and one surprising sell that could surprise investors.
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A top wealth manager reveals her highest-conviction stock picks for 2026 — and one surprising sell that could surprise investors.

One 7% yielding monthly-paying investment is trading at one of its widest discounts in years. The other quietly yields over 9% and has been growing its payout for five years in a row. While I like both, they also come with risks to keep in mind.

Duke Energy (DUK) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Assetmark Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) by 28.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 107,894 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 23,736 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.'s

Aberdeen Group plc lowered its stake in Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) by 4.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 394,280 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 20,271 shares during the period. Aberdeen Group plc owned 0.05% of

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Floridians will likely see higher power bills after last week's cold snap, but Duke Energy is here to help its customers with bill-payment resources and important fraud prevention information.

With earnings season in full swing, investors are counting on companies' full-year and Q4 2025 financials to serve as an impetus for the S&P 500, which to date has mustered a gain of just 1.22%.

AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is advancing its commitment to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers.

Duke Energy Corporation delivered strong Q4 and FY2025 results, with revenue up nearly 7% and net income approaching $5 billion. I maintain a buy rating, raising my buy target to $118/share from under $115, reflecting improved fundamentals and continued outperformance versus peers. DUK benefits from demographic trends in its main markets and a lower forward P/E than NextEra, but rising debt-servicing costs—now over 11% of revenues—remain a key concern.

ABC Arbitrage SA bought a new position in shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 16,036 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,984,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also

Earnings Per Share (EPS): $6.31 for 2025, representing a 7% growth over 2024.2026 EPS Guidance: $6.55 to $6.80.Long-term EPS Growth Rate: 5% to 7% through 2030

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

DUK's Q4 EPS misses estimates as higher costs weigh on results, even as revenues rise nearly 8% and electric sales volume increases.

Harry Sideris, CEO of Duke Energy, says the company has signed new deals to power data centers with Microsoft and Compass Data Centers. He also talks about building grid reliability and working with the Trump administration.

Duke Energy (DUK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.66 per share a year ago.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its fourth-quarter and year-end 2025 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.

Reaves W H and Co. Inc. grew its stake in shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) by 1,118.3% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 99,459 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 91,295 shares during the

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Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan increased its position in shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) by 69.4% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 58,712 shares of the utilities provider's stock after purchasing an additional 24,047 shares