Investing Topics: Income Insights
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.
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.
Key Takeaways from the NAPTP’s MLP Investor Conference
By
Roger S. Conrad on
May. 30, 2015
We attended the National Association of Publicly Traded Partnerships' MLP Investor Conference and lived to tell the tale. Here are some of our key takeaways from the most important event of the year for MLP investors
Big Trouble in Big Cable Town: Feds Kill Comcast’s Takeover of Time Warner Cable
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 27, 2015
As we warned Conrad's Utility Investor subscribers, Comcast Corp's proposed takeover of Time Warner Cable ultimately fell through. Here's what's next for two of America's most hated companies and their overpriced stocks.
Hunting for MLP Value Plays
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 20, 2015
We'll be looking for value at the NAPTP's annual MLP investor conference.
Gearing up for This Year’s Most Important Event for MLP Investors
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 13, 2015
The most important event of the year for MLP investors is just around the corner.
Fourth-Quarter Results from Canada’s Energy Patch
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 22, 2015
Oil and gas producers worldwide have felt the sting from lower energy prices. Although much of the media attention has focused on the US companies spearheading the shale revolution, their counterparts north of the border arguably have taken a harder hit.
Takeover Time in MLP Land
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 30, 2015
A number of trends suggest that the MLP space is poised for consolidation. Here's how to play it.
Utility Stocks and the Burden of High Valuations
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 17, 2015
With the Dow Jones Utilities Average trading at an elevated valuation, investors shouldn't be afraid to take some profits off the table in their big winners.
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