Investing Topics: Midstream
A Handful of Upgrades
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 8, 2017
Company-specific developments warrant higher buy targets for a trio of our Portfolio holdings.
Life after the Merger
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 10, 2017
A simplification transaction should put this midstream operator on the path to success.
On the Prowl at the MLP Association’s Annual Investor Conference
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 31, 2017
Over the past 12 months, the difference between the top and bottom performers in the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index amounted to about 60 percentage points. Capturing this upside requires on-the-ground intelligence, which is why we attend the MLPA Association's annual investor conference every year.
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.
Another Midstream Meltdown
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 12, 2017
Excessive leverage, diminished growth prospects and shrinking cash flow suggest that a distribution cut is inevitable for this midstream master limited partnership.
Pipelines And Politics
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 30, 2017
Could Donald Trump's support for the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines foment local opposition to other energy projects?
Agility Test
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 11, 2016
Volatility defined this year’s action in utility stocks, giving agile investors an opportunity to juice their returns by buying and selling a bit more than usual.
More Midstream Cuts
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 11, 2016
Sunoco Logistics Partners LP's proposed acquisition of Energy Transfer Partners LP will result in a stealth distribution cut of 27 percent for the latter's unitholders. Meanwhile, Ferrellgas Partners LP slashed its payout by 81 percent. Readers who follow our Endangered Dividends List would have avoided this pain.
Content is King When It Sits on the Right Throne
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 25, 2016
AT&T follows Comcast Corp’s example with a bold move into the content side of the business. Here’s our take on the deal and third-quarter earnings from some of our core Portfolio holdings.
A New Growth Platform
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 10, 2016
We've added a new stock to our Top 10 DRIPs.
MODEL PORTFOLIOS & RATINGS
Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
Conservative Income Portfolio
Harness the tried and true wealth-building power of rising dividends.
Top 10 DRIPs
Nothing compounds wealth like reinvesting a rising stream of dividends.
Endangered Dividends List
Warning: Falling Dividends.
Utility Report Card
Roger's current take and vital statistics on more than 200 essential-services stocks.
Conrad's Utility Investor
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