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Picks and Pans for the New Year

By Roger S. Conrad on Dec. 6, 2015
Here are my top essential-service stocks to buy for 2016 and some names investors should avoid at all costs.

A Sleep-Easy Strategy in Uncertain Times

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2015
Having confidence in your holdings’ underlying businesses makes it easier to endure a volatile market without losing too much sleep.

Best Opportunities in a Bear Market

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2015
Narrowing market leadership and other technical indicators suggest the risk of US equities sliding into a bear market next year has increased. We highlight some of the best opportunities in our coverage universe so that you know where to pounce when the time comes.

Staying Vigilant

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2015
Two companies on our Endangered Dividends List slashed their payouts.

Cheap and Built to Last

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2015
Keystone XL's controversial cross-border leg doesn't really matter.

Refocused on Growth

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 7, 2015
This company is poised for growth after divesting a money-losing business.

Pockets of Opportunity and Cause for Caution

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 12, 2015
We highlight some of the most profitable themes for income-seeking investors in essential-service stocks while sounding a note of caution on the near term.

Four Stress Tests for Your Portfolio Holdings

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 12, 2015
How comfortable would you be holding your stocks in a bear market? With the bull market show its age—including consistently bad breadth—this question has taken on new urgency as the year winds down.

Head for the Exit

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 12, 2015
The recent rally in the broader market gives investors an opportunity to exit the names on our Endangered Dividends List.

A Big Deal

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 12, 2015
A transformative deal promises to help this large utility unlock additional value and drive dividend growth.

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ABOUT ROGER CONRAD

Roger S. Conrad needs no introduction to individual and professional investors, many of whom have profited from his decades of experience uncovering the best dividend-paying stocks for accumulating sustainable wealth. Roger b