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Utility Roundup

The Third-Quarter Earnings Train Keeps Rolling

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 4, 2014
Third-quarter earnings season is in full swing. We analyze the latest batch of results from the holdings in our Model Portfolios.

Third-Quarter Earnings Season Kicks Off

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 24, 2014
Although falling crude-oil prices have dominated the financial headlines, third-quarter earnings season is under way.

Don’t Sweat October Volatility

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 15, 2014
October can be a dangerous month for the market, but this volatility usually moderates and stocks rally through year-end. The Dow Jones Utilities Average has posted a gain in 37 of the past 45 fourth quarters and we're betting on that seasonal strength once again.

Cove Point Approved: What’s Next

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 2, 2014
Dominion Resources (NYSE: D) is marching forward after receiving approval for it's Cove Point, Maryland facility, and making plans to spin off that and other assets in a new master limited partnership.

Utilities Navigate Energy Politics

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 24, 2014
The People's Climate March near New York City's Central Park, and other demonstrations around the country remind us that energy companies must navigate environmental politics skillfully in order to thrive. Upcoming elections will bring many issues up for debate and make keeping an eye on politics and policy matters critical.

Five Big Deals to Build Wealth

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 4, 2014
Five of our Portfolio holdings have closed or announced deals that figure to be big-time profit boosters.

AGL Bets on Coal and Duke Exits Ohio as Dividend Stocks Roar Back

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 26, 2014

The Alerian MLP Index hits a new high, the DJUA recovers and many of our value names have soared. This summer's volatility shows why it pays to wait for the right price to buy.

SCANA’s Nuclear Negotiations, Kinder’s Big Move and Four Earnings Reports

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 18, 2014

Four more Portfolio holdings report, plus we take a look at the Kinder Morgan Mega-Deal and SCANA Corp's negotiations with South Carolina regulators.

14 Portfolio Companies Report – And Then There’s Windstream

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 5, 2014

We check in on 14 more of our Portfolio holdings that have reported quarterly earnings, and the big news on our recent WIN.

Phoning In: Telecom’s Big Two Report

By Roger S. Conrad on Jul. 29, 2014

America's two biggest telecoms reported second quarter earnings last week. We look at how they performed in the face of challenges from the competition.

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