Investing Topics: Washington Watch
Election 2016: Plenty of Good News for Utilities
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 15, 2016
While the market sorts out the implications of the 2016 federal election, the recent selloff in utility stocks and results at the state level create opportunities for savvy investors.
Election 2016: What’s at Stake for Utility Stocks?
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 24, 2016
The upcoming gubernatorial elections could have important implications for utilities in these states.
Focus on Policy, Not Politics
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 10, 2016
Despite all the focus on the US presidential election, gubernatorial races and ballot initiatives at the state level will exert more of an influence on utility stocks. We review the key races and ballot measures as well as their potential implications for utilities in these states.
Fed Policy in Focus
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 7, 2015
Earnings, not interest rates, will drive returns for dividend-paying stocks in 2015 and beyond.
Looking for Profits? Focus on Policy, Not Politics
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Roger S. Conrad on
Nov. 9, 2014
Partisan politics are as old as the republic itself. But when it comes to making investment decisions, focus on policy and leave your own biases behind.
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