Utilities Flat Amid Rate Concerns - Utilities Roundup

Shares of power-plant operators were flat as hopes for earnings offset fears about rising interest rates. Treasury yields rose on signs of a strengthening U.S. economy in earnings reports from Caterpillar and others, which could encourage the Federal Reserve to boost interest rates.

-Rob Curran, rob.curran@dowjones.com

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October 24, 2017 16:48 ET (20:48 GMT)