UPDATE 1-Xcel Energy quarterly profit falls, beats street

(Reuters) - Xcel said net income was $76 million, or 18 cents per
share, compared with $98 million, or 24 cents per share, a year
earlier.




Excluding special items, the company earned $124 million,
or 29 cents per share, compared with $98 million, or 24 cents
per share, in the year ago period, boosted by higher rates in
Colorado and improved short term wholesale and trading
margins.


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