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Investing Topics: Dividend Investing

A Transformative Deal Ignites Growth

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 7, 2017
A blockbuster acquisition could put this European water and environmental services company on the path to dividend growth.

A Large-Cap Utility with Multiple Growth Drivers

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 7, 2017
This large-cap utility offers exposure to multiple upside drivers and trades at a reasonable valuation.

Macro Talk

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 10, 2017
Macroeconomic developments and moves in the broader market matter when you buy and hold individual stocks. But if you have chosen well, paid a reasonable price, and can keep your emotions in check, even a 2008-style collapse will only delay, not derail, your wealth-building efforts.

The Rise of the Machines

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 14, 2017
Accelerating adoption of the internet of things creates compelling opportunities for some of the companies covered in our Utility Report Card.

Learnings from Earnings

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 14, 2017
Even in this late-stage bull market, savvy investors can still find bargains without making too many concessions to quality. You just need to know where to look.

Best Bet in the Biggest Market

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 14, 2017
This telecom giant posted impressive second-quarter results, but its stock still trades at a discount valuation that fails to reflect its future prospects for earnings and dividend growth.

The Nuclear Option

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 14, 2017
Looking for value in the utility sector? Look no further.

AT&T and Verizon Communications: A Near-Term Surprise and Long-Term Promise

By Roger S. Conrad on Jul. 28, 2017
AT&T and Verizon Communications' second-quarter subscriber additions surprised to the upside, catalyzing a sharp rally in these telecom titans' stock prices. We explain the value of taking a longer view on these names.

Turnaround Gains Traction

By Roger S. Conrad on Mar. 11, 2017
After a dividend cut, this international telecom titan continues to make progress on its turnaround effort and remains an appealing value play.

Picks and Pans for 2017

By Roger S. Conrad on Jan. 10, 2017
At the start of the new year, we roll out our top picks and pans among the various segments represented in our Utility Report Card. Last year’s picks generated an average total return of 22.9 percent, while our pans posted a 2.1 percent gain. We hope to build on this success in 2017.

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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