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The article reports on the performance of companies in the U.S. utilities industry in 1964 based on the yardsticks growth, profitability, and trend. Topics include the 24 billion dollar expansion program planned for the industry covering the years 1964-1968, the declining cost of electricity, and power-swapping. Also mentioned is the declining dependence of electric utilities on equity financing.

The article reports on the performance of companies in the U.S. natural gas industry in 1964 based on the following yardsticks: growth, profitability, and trend. Topics include factors that may affect the record of profitability of some companies; retail gas prices compared to electricity prices; and diversification to sustain growth. Also mentioned is the Federal Power Commission's area pricing technique.

The article discusses issues affecting U.S. business as of March 15, 1952. It states that several publicly traded companies have failed to provide stockholders relevant financial information. Analysts project higher net earnings for the electric utility industry as a result of improved commercial and residential electricity sales. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imposing fees for regulatory services.

The article presents a view of an industry expert on power and light development in America citing the importance of improvement and extension programs as to the increase in per capita sale of electricity per year to 270 kilowatt hours (kw/hr) in 1924 from 203 kw/hr in 1920.