For many regulated utility investors, The Southern Company ( SO ) is a stalwart. Founded in 1946, the Atlanta-based provider of both electricity and natural gas was recently named as the top energy company inI have been involved in the financial world for over 20 years with experience as an advisor, teacher, and writer. I am a full believer in the free-market system and that financial markets are efficient with most stocks reflecting their real current value. The best opportunities for profits on individual ...