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Report: Duke Energy said to be a takeover target

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

A Charlotte-based corporate giant that’s been involved in multiple major deals and partnerships in recent years is now itself a takeover target, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal.

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Duke Energy Corp. rebuffed a recent offer from NextEra Energy Inc. — but the parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. is still interested in pursuing a deal, the newspaper reports.

Duke is among the region’s largest employers and most prominent corporate players.

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