Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reported its first quarter 2023 earnings on Tuesday, with the stock price showing little to no movement in the pre-market session. Duke has been a historical 'haven' during market volatility cycles, often caused by the same dynamics investors experience today due to rising interest rates. As inflation showed its ugly face through 2022, Duke's financials will show that the business grew its revenue by an exceeding 16.8%, from 5.4% in 2021 (a year when inflation hit bottom levels).