Feature Article
Dividend Cuts Are All the Rage This Spring
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Several names on our Endangered Dividends List slashed their payouts over the past month.
Strong First-Quarter Results, But Mind the Valuation Gap
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Utility stocks offer exposure to strong underlying fundamentals, but historically elevated valuations mean that investors must stay disciplined.
Taking the Next Step
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
A big deal promises to accelerate this pipeline company's dividend growth.
A New Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
A new deal with regulators and ample investment opportunities to meet de-carbonization goals make this international utility a winner.
Pick Your Prices and Your Stocks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
With first-quarter earnings season around the corner, we explain how investors can tune out the noise and focus on what really matters.
A Good Time for the Commoner
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
We sold Kinder Morgan’s common stock for a loss at the end of 2015 and rotated into the midstream company’s 9.75% Convertible Preferred Shares of 10/26/18 for their superior yield. This move has paid off with a superior total return.
The Search for Yield
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
With many utility stocks trading at frothy valuations, a big yield is hard to find.
Take Me Over!
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
This former utility has transformed itself into an exploration and production company that's a pure play on the Permian Basin.
Power Cut
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 14, 2017
We assess E.On's third dividend cut since 2011 and explore other areas of potential risk.
Return Of The Macro
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 12, 2017
With the Dow Jones Utility Average trading at historically elevated valuations once again, our focus shifts to the macro headwinds and tailwinds at play.
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Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
Conservative Income Portfolio
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Top 10 DRIPs
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Endangered Dividends List
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Utility Report Card
Roger's current take and vital statistics on more than 200 essential-services stocks.
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