Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch sells Duke Energy

Bill Baruch, Founder & President Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC’s “Halftime Report” to explain why he's selling Duke Energy. Kevin Simpson still owns it. They debate the name.

[@patrica7]

My life changed too when I started doing this and putting money in stocks. The first few years it as really great, but this year I haven't felt like my portfolio is doing well. I have lost more than $40,000 from my portfolio the past four months, and it's now very worrisome.

[@Michael25ycl]

The year has been really rough for everybody. But I've been able to cushion the effect though. Have you thought of using an investment advisor? They can make you good money especially during uncertain times like this.

[@Keneth94]

Yes, I agree. I use a financial advisor too. Same person since 2020. I don't worry about whether the economy is going up or down or sideways. I always ride through.

[@MrsStephanie5]

Oh, really? I have never thought of that as an option. Can I ask who it is you've been working with? I bet I could use some help myself.

[@Keneth94]

NICOLE ANASTASIA PLUMLEE' is her name... She is regarded as a genius in her area and works for Empower Financial Services. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@MrsStephanie5]

Thank you for the lead. I searched her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@davidwysocki1004]

I'm with Kevin Simpson on this call--Duke Energy is an excellent utility serving growth regions, and is going to benefit greatly from the Fed rate cuts. Now is not the time to bail on it. It will move up as income investors seek better income as fixed rate investments lose their yields as a result of Fed rate cuts. I have been long a very long time in Duke Energy. Good stuff!