Investing Topics: Utility Stocks
Macro Talk
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Roger S. Conrad on
Sep. 10, 2017
Macroeconomic developments and moves in the broader market matter when you buy and hold individual stocks. But if you have chosen well, paid a reasonable price, and can keep your emotions in check, even a 2008-style collapse will only delay, not derail, your wealth-building efforts.
Sempra Energy’s Takeover Offer for Oncor Electric Delivery: Fourth Time’s a Charm?
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 25, 2017
Sempra Energy's takeover offer for Energy Future Holdings--the fourth bid that brought before the Public Utility Commission of Texas--has a good chance of securing approval, though some adjustments may be necessary.
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.
The Nuclear Option
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 14, 2017
Looking for value in the utility sector? Look no further.
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.
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.
The Search for Yield
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 15, 2017
With many utility stocks trading at frothy valuations, a big yield is hard to find.
Merger Mania
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 12, 2017
Access to inexpensive capital and the pursuit of scale continue to drive consolidation in the utility and telecommunication services sectors. These trends create opportunities for savvy investors.
An Eye on Washington and Two Eyes on Fourth-Quarter Earnings
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 12, 2017
Although interest rates and federal policies can affect the stock market and create challenges and opportunities, how companies have positioned themselves and how management teams react to changes ultimately shape investors’ returns.
Picks and Pans for 2017
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jan. 10, 2017
At the start of the new year, we roll out our top picks and pans among the various segments represented in our Utility Report Card. Last year’s picks generated an average total return of 22.9 percent, while our pans posted a 2.1 percent gain. We hope to build on this success in 2017.
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Roger's favorite utilities for investors seeking superior price appreciation by taking calculated risks.
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Endangered Dividends List
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