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Yield with a Growth Kicker
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 10, 2016
Investors usually buy utility stocks for their resilient underlying businesses and generous dividend yields—qualities that become even more appealing during times of economic uncertainty and market volatility. But some of our favorite, best-in-class names offer exposure to compelling growth stories that could drive significant outperformance in coming years.
The Sun is Setting on SolarCity Corp, But Renewable Energy is for Real
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 22, 2016
SolarCity Corp continues to lose more money with each incremental sale. Meanwhile, electric utilities can leverage their low cost of capital, existing customer relationships and ability to recover capital expenditures in rate base to spur adoption of renewable energy.
Electric Utilities: The American Way vs Germany and Australia
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 23, 2014
Fear-mongering pundits often point to Germany's energy policy to illustrate the risk that the boom in renewable-energy development poses to the US. Australia provides a better analogue for the US experience, though investors should understand the American energy landscape's unique features before placing their bets.
NextEra Energy Partners LP: Built to Last, But High Price May Not
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 15, 2014
NextEra Energy Partners LPÂ (NYSE: NEP)--a publicly traded partnership that specializes in renewable energy--has been a slam dunk since its initial public offering (IPO) on June 26. But at these levels, there are better plays in this industry.
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