Investing Topics: Renewable energy
Three Reasons We’re Riding Out the Trade Tremors
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 6, 2018
Investors hate uncertainty, and the history of tariffs is filled with examples of unexpected collateral damage. Every new White House statement seems to trigger jagged stock market volatility. But before you head for the hills, there are three key points to consider.
Tesla’s Buckling, But Clean Tech Isn’t
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 29, 2018
Unfortunately for CEO Elon Musk and his many followers, there’s plenty of room for more downside for Tesla Inc (NSDQ: TSLA).
Yieldcos Reboot
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 9, 2018
US yieldcos have been around as an asset class for slightly less than five years. To date, the investment track record is a mixed bag. But the group is now getting a reboot that promises to match robust capital gains to already lofty yields.
Highlights from Fourth-Quarter Earnings Season
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 9, 2018
Twenty-seven companies covered in our Utility Report Card have reported quarterly results since the February issue of Conrad's Utility Investor went out.
Utilities and Trump: So Far So Good
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 15, 2018
Utility stocks have lagged in the new year, but developments on the policy front largely have played out in the sector's favor.
A New Beginning
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
The undervalued stock has a checkered past--and a bright future.
Ready for the Next Act
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 8, 2018
This Conservative Income Portfolio has positioned itself for the next leg of its growth story.
Utility Stocks and Tax Reform
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 3, 2018
Regulated gas, electric and water utilities won’t benefit directly from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act’s signature change: a reduction in the top corporate tax rate to 21 percent from 35 percent. But tax reform still creates a number of opportnities for regulated utilities, especially the strongest operators.
Another Chance to Buy
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Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
The recent pullback in this stock creates a buying opportunity for investors who missed it the first time.
Learnings from Earnings: Upgrades and Downgrades
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 14, 2017
Most of the names in our Utility Report Card have reported third-quarter results, with a quartet of Portfolio holdings earning higher buy targets after surprising to the upside or announcing key company-specific developments.
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