Enbridge offers strong growth ahead

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Rising interest rates boost the appeal of bonds and so can hurt the share prices of competing high-yield utility stocks like Enbridge. It’s important to note, however, that bond investors must treat interest payments they receive as regular income. As a result, they pay higher taxes on that income compared to dividend income qualifying for the Canadian dividend tax credit. Moreover, Enbridge gets most of its cash flow from regulated businesses, which lets it continually adapt for future growth. ENBRIDGE, $52.83, is a buy. The firm (Toronto symbol ENB; Shares o/s: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $105.9 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 6.7%; www.enbridge.com) operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also distributes gas to 3.9 million consumers in Ontario. Overall revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2022, jumped 23.9%, to $15.1 billion from $12.2 billion. The rise was because of the start-up of new pipelines and other projects, as well as…