American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is recognized as one of the Best Low Risk Stocks for a Retirement Stock Portfolio. Barclays raised its price target on AEP to $121 from $117, with an Equal Weight rating. AEP is investing in grid modernization and expanding transmission capacity, with a five-year capital plan of $72 billion and a dividend yield of 3.26%.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: American Electric Power (AEP) Draws Focus as Barclays Refreshes Utilities Models