A parade of third-quarter results reported by the utility sector show a common characteristic: Difficulty getting top-line traction as they had to grapple with a slow economy and seasonably cool summer weather.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday's session are Chevron Corp., Duke Energy Corp., and NYSE Euronext Inc.

President Barack Obama today will announce grants ranging from $400 000 to $200 million for equipment designed to boost the efficiency of the nation’s electrical transmission grid.These “smart grid” grants expected to total $3.4 billion are part of the $787 billion economic stimulus package passed by Congress in February and they create opportunities for investors. Companies receiving federal grants have secured $4.7 billion in private financing boosting the total investment in the smart grid to $8.1 billion.The smart grid is designed to improve delivery of electricity when and where it’s needed and reduce flow when demand is low. A ...

Constellation Energy's earnings fall 95%, but the power generator raises its profit outlook for the year.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday's session are Allergan, Amerigroup, Chevron and ITT.

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