UPDATE: Duke Energy Posts Upbeat Q4 Profit

Duke Energy Corp

posted an upbeat fourth-quarter profit. Duke Energy projects 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.40 to $1.45 per share, versus analysts' estimates of $1.43 per share. Duke Energy's quarterly adjusted earnings came in at $0.24 per share, versus analysts' estimates of $0.21 per share. Duke Energy shares closed at $20.87 yesterday.