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Investing Topics: International Stocks

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.

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.

A Next-Generation Telecom at a Last-Generation Price

By Roger S. Conrad on Jul. 9, 2017
A rapidly growing cloud services division makes this international telecom giant a great value play.

A New Deal

By 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.

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.

Warning: Falling Dividends

By Roger S. Conrad on Mar. 11, 2017
Three companies escape from the Endangered Dividends List, while a troubled international telecom announces what could be the first of several dividend cuts.

International Festival

By Roger S. Conrad on Nov. 8, 2016
International equities have fared far better this year than in 2014 and 2015, with the seven in our model Portfolios delivering an average total return of 17.2 percent in US dollar terms.

Stick with the Plan

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 11, 2016
The investment strategy we’ve pursued over the past several months has paid off thus far. And after the recent pullback in utility stocks, two of our longtime favorites once again trade below our value-based buy targets.

A World of Opportunity

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 12, 2016
A strong US dollar has weighed on the returns generated by international utility stocks in recent years. But investors should consider looking abroad for high-quality utility and telecom names that trade at reasonable valuations and offer a favorable risk-reward proposition.

Quench Your Thirst for Yield

By Roger S. Conrad on Sep. 12, 2016
An undemanding valuation and solid growth prospects make this European utility a good buy for aggressive investors.

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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