When You Are Scared, Rely On 'Steady Eddie' -- Consolidated Edison

By David White:When you are uncertain where the market will go, it may pay to invest in one of the steadiest stocks in the market, Steady Eddie -- Consolidated Edison (ED). This is essentially a regulated utility that has a reputation for being well run. It has raised its dividend for 38 straight years. It steadily invests in infrastructure. It prides itself on its reliability and its customer service.

By Michael Fitzsimmons:Consolidated Edison (ED), Inc. has been serving the metropolitan New York area for more than 180 years.

By Bret Jensen:One utility that looks interesting to me right now based on valuation and dividend yield is NextEra Energy, formerly Florida Power & Light. NextEra Energy (NEE) - NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy in the United States and Canada.

By David White:One of the foremost precepts when buying stocks is to look for strength. Consolidated Edison (ED), alias Steady Eddie, is showing that. The rank and file workers have been locked out since July 1, 2012 after the contract with the Utility Workers Union expired on June 30, 2012.

By Osman Gulseven:Established in 1884, Consolidated Edison (ED) is one of the oldest utility companies in the U.S. history. The company primarily operates as a diversified utility provider, operating in the New York and adjacent areas. ConEd's electricity distribution network serves around 3.5 million households in the New York, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania.

By Dividend Monk: Consolidated Edison (ED) has a long history of dividend increases, a solid dividend yield, and a reliable cash-generating business.