Both could team up fatten profit margins and raise the possibility of increased dividend hikes for the utility sector over the foreseeable future. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Moreover, renewed concerns that a period of negligible inflation or even deflation might be around just the corner could prompt yield seekers to increase their holdings of utility stocks, REITS, master limited partnerships, municipal bonds and investment grade corporate bonds.