HONG KONG--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - Today, [ www.EquityLeader.com ] introduced research coverage of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: [ CNP ]) and Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: [ POM ]). Full research reports are available to readers at: [ www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm1=CNP&sm2=POM ].

Economic fundamentals leading into 2012 have set a generally positive pace with GDP growth likely to pick up through the coming year. However, there are several important caveats to note as the world economy continues to face headwinds and risks weigh to the downside. Positive outlooks are conditional on fiscal policy in payroll taxes and unemployment insurance benefits and upon the easing of the European debt situation. A repeat of volatility experience in 2011 is likely in 2012, as perceptions about the strength of the U.S. economy and the euro zone will vary over time as events unfold.

Despite the current situation, our team continues to identify high momentum situations with growth potential -- there remains strong opportunity within careful discretion.

Equity Leader has decided to cover CenterPoint Energy, Inc. for its current position within the utilities industry. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a public utility holding company whose indirect wholly owned subsidiaries include CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CenterPoint Houston), which engages in the electric transmission and distribution business in a 5,000-square mile area of the Texas Gulf Coast, which includes the city of Houston, and CenterPoint Energy Resitsces Corp. A copy of this report detailing CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: [ CNP ]) is available at: [ www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm1=CNP ].

Equity Leader is also taking note of Pepco Holdings, Inc. for its changing role within the utilities industry. Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is a holding company that, through regulated public utility subsidiaries, is engaged in the transmission, distribution and default supply of electricity and the distribution and supply of natural gas: Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), Delmarva Power & Light Company (DPL) and Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE). To download free research on Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: [ POM ]) investors may visit: [ www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm2=POM ].

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