The fortunes of Preformed Line Products Company ( PLPC ) picked up again in the fourth quarter of 2024, ending a steep dip that had lasted four quarters. The first quarter of 2025 continued that rebound, albeit at aRobert F. Abbott has been investing his family’s accounts since 1995, and in 2010 added options, mainly covered calls and collars with long stocks. He is a freelance writer, and his projects include a website that provides information for new and intermediate-level mutual fund investors. A reside ...