Investing Topics: Wind Power
Politics vs Economics: Wholesale Changes?
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 8, 2017
The Trump administration has pushed several policies that could shake up domestic electricity markets. Of these initiatives, the Dept of Energy’s proposed subsidies for merchant coal-fired power plants and nuclear reactors would radically change the existing market dynamics. We evaluate the investment risks and opportunities created by these shifts.
The Future is Electric
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 9, 2017
Tough talk from the Trump administration doesn’t change the economic factors driving massive changes in the US energy landscape. Regulated utilities appear particularly well-positioned to profit from this epic transition.
Kind of a Big Deal
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 9, 2017
A bargain-priced acquisition underscores the value of having a supportive sponsor and gives this master limited partnership a solid presence in India, a country with big plans to expand its renewable-energy capacity.
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.
Green Bonds And Utilities
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 24, 2017
The growing popularity of green bonds creates opportunities for savvy investors and can help utilities to reduce their cost of capital.
Parental Support
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 12, 2017
This yieldco's sponsor steps up to the plate yet again.
Pattern Recognition
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 11, 2016
This company's operating results have been a portrait of consistency despite the volatility in its stock price.
In Transition
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 12, 2016
This Aggressive Income Portfolio holding stands to benefit from Australia's transition to clean energy.
A Simple Plan
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 7, 2016
This master limited partnership follows a simple business plan that continues to drive cash flow and distribution growth.
Best in Show
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 7, 2016
The yieldco universe is loaded with dogs, but one company could be your portfolio's best friend.
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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