Investing Topics: Telecom Stocks
Year-End Housekeeping
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Dec. 10, 2017
With 2017 winding down, investors’ focus naturally shifts to portfolio maintenance and positioning for the new year. We review our big winners for potential profit-taking and our few laggards for tax-loss selling.
The Takeout Menu Narrows
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 14, 2017
With many potential takeover candidates trading at sky-high valuations, interest in whole-company acquisitions has waned. We review the current slate of deals involving names in our Utility Report Card and highlight our favorite takeover plays.
Learnings from Earnings: Upgrades and Downgrades
By
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.
Not a Value Trap
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 14, 2017
Recent weakness in this telecom giant's share price belies its strong balance sheet, ample free cash flow and intermediate-term growth prospects.
Thoughts on Third-Quarter Earnings
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 28, 2017
Third-quarter earnings season is in full swing, bringing some upside and downside surprises for our Model Portfolio holdings.
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.
The Rise of the Machines
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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
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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
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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.
Dividend Cuts A-Go-Go
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 14, 2017
Three of the four companies in our coverage universe that announced payout cuts this quarter were on our Endangered Dividends List.
MODEL PORTFOLIOS & RATINGS
Aggressive Income Portfolio
Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
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Top 10 DRIPs
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Endangered Dividends List
Warning: Falling Dividends.
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