Investing Topics: Telecom Stocks
AT&T and Verizon Communications: A Near-Term Surprise and Long-Term Promise
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 28, 2017
AT&T and Verizon Communications' second-quarter subscriber additions surprised to the upside, catalyzing a sharp rally in these telecom titans' stock prices. We explain the value of taking a longer view on these names.
A Next-Generation Telecom at a Last-Generation Price
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 9, 2017
A rapidly growing cloud services division makes this international telecom giant a great value play.
Distinguishing the Buys from the Sells
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 12, 2017
Despite lofty valuations in the utility sector, 16 of our Portfolio holdings still trade below our buy targets. We highlight some of our favorite opportunities for conservative and aggressive investors.
No Cuts, But Plenty of Risks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 10, 2017
Avoid these stocks with endangered dividends.
Final Earnings Notes for Q1
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 5, 2017
We take a look at the handful of Portfolio holdings that reported first-quarter results after the May issue hit the web.
Key Takeaways from First-Quarter Earnings
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Earnings season provides a deluge of information about specific companies as well as early insight into industry-level trends.
Strong First-Quarter Results, But Mind the Valuation Gap
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 14, 2017
Utility stocks offer exposure to strong underlying fundamentals, but historically elevated valuations mean that investors must stay disciplined.
Pick Your Prices and Your Stocks
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
With first-quarter earnings season around the corner, we explain how investors can tune out the noise and focus on what really matters.
Power Cut
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 14, 2017
We assess E.On's third dividend cut since 2011 and explore other areas of potential risk.
Turnaround Gains Traction
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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.
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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