Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) is among the 14 Best Utility Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. Morgan Stanley lowered DUK’s price target from $136 to $133, maintaining an ‘Equal Weight’ rating due to underperformance in the utilities sector. DUK is requesting North Carolina regulators to approve a 15% rate hike over the next two years for residential customers, aiming to boost reliability and meet rising demand.

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