Other competitors in the utilities sector include: FirstEnergy (FE), Duke Energy (DUK), and Cleco (CNL).

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The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at Cleco Corp.

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Cleco Corp. shares are currently trading off about 0.2% on the day.

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Cleco Corp. shares are currently trading off about 1.7% on the day.

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In the case of Cleco Corp.

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Among the largest underlying components of IWN, in trading today Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. ( NYSE: IVR) is up about 0.1%, Cleco Corp. ( NYSE: CNL) is trading flat, and Hancock Holding Co. ( NASD: HBHC) is up by about 0.8%.

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Among the largest underlying components of IWN, in trading today Two Harbors Investment Corp ( NYSE: TWO) is up about 0.1%, Starwood Property Trust Inc. ( NYSE: STWD) is trading flat, and Cleco Corp. ( NYSE: CNL) is lower by about 0.5%.

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