D-KeineThere have been several recent articles describing utility firm Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) as an unattractive long-term defensive investment. However, within the overriding investment attributes of geographic diversity, favorable regulatory oversight by the gatekeepers of utility profitability, and a reasonable growth profile, Duke Energy should be considered as a high quality, core utility holding worthy of investor’s capital at any point throughout the economic cycle. My recommendation is for non-s ...