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NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has roughly matched the 13 percent average return of my Aggressive Holdings since July 31, 2013—when the Portfolio was formed. Three developments over the past week, however, promise to propel the stock much higher, earning it a higher buy up to target of 32.

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE: KMP) doesn't understate the maintenance capital expenditures in its natural-gas pipeline segment.

Nothing has changed since we first responded to Hedgeye Risk Management’s attack on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE: KMP)--except that these views appeared in Barron’s, a magazine widely read by the retail investors that make up much of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners’ investor base.

Shares of Just Energy Group plunged 7.6 percent today after the firm announced plans to issue up to US$150 million in convertible bonds.

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) posted solid fourth-quarter earnings yesterday, demonstrating once again why the stock is a foundational holding for income-seeking investors.

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE: KMP) has come under fire for its tight distribution coverage and concerns that the blue-chip MLP’s size makes it difficult to grow cash flow. The burdensome incentive distribution rights that the partnership pays to its general partner, Kinder Morgan Inc. are another cause for concern.

Investors should disregard any articles about Kinder Morgan Energy Partners’ tanker acquisition that confuse the global VLCC market with US-flagged vessels that comply with the Jones Act.

We upgrade Linn Energy to a buy after the limited liability company amended its takeover offer for Berry Petroleum.

PVR Partners LP (NYSE: PVR) is off the Endangered Dividends List. The catalyst: Today’s announcement that the owner and operator of natural gas midstream assets and coal royalty lands will merge with Regency Energy Partners LP (NYSE: RGP).