Income Insights
It Pays to Stick with Utility Stocks
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 4, 2015
Investors should take advantage of market volatility and fears of rising interest rates to establish or add to positions in high-quality utility stocks.
Black Monday: A Shot Across the Bow
By
Elliott Gue on
Aug. 24, 2015
For much of the year, we've warned that deteriorating technical indicators had elevated the risk of a correction in the S&P 500. Here's our updated outlook following today's market action.
Winners and Losers from the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 22, 2015
Earlier this month, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued final rules designed to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. We run through the winners and losers from this new policy.
Utility Stocks: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 4, 2015
In April 2013, I left my job of 25 years as founding editor of Utility Forecaster to form my own publishing company and write the investment newsletter of my dreams: Conrad’s Utility Investor. The publication’s second birthday is as good a time as any to review where utility stocks have been and my outlook for where they’re headed.
TECO Energy Puts Itself Up for Sale: More Deals Coming?
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 27, 2015
Reports circulated earlier this month that Florida-based TECO Energy had put itself up for sale, prompting the utility to confirm that the firm had engaged Morgan Stanley to “explore strategic alternatives.” This news triggered a record single-day gain in TECO Energy’s shares and provides yet another sign of accelerating mergers and acquisitions activity.
Dishing the Dirt on the Utility Sector’s Spin Cycle
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 14, 2015
Utilities have announced a number of spin-offs over the past 12 months. Some are worth your while; some are not.
Thoughts on the MLP Selloff
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 6, 2015
Recent downside in the Alerian MLP Index reflects a number of factors, including the group's outperformance relative to other energy stocks last year, the market’s growing concern about rising interest rates and worries that the slowdown in drilling activity will limit future growth opportunities.
Two to Buy
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 30, 2015
The recent pullback in dividend-paying stocks means that two of our favorites at attractive valuations. Both could experience more downside in the near term because of concerns about rising interest rates, but remain solid holdings for the long haul.
Key Takeaways on Renewable Energy from the EIA’s Annual Conference
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 21, 2015
Here are some of our key takeaways on utilities and renewable energy from the Energy Information Administration's annual conference.
3 Reasons Not to Sweat the Latest Taper Tantrum
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 17, 2015
Investors should focus on buying best-in-class utility stocks at reasonable valuations, instead of fretting over what the Federal Reserve may or may not do.
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