There’s a lot going on in the utility space these days. But there are also opportunities to be found below the headlines, using old-school valuation metrics passed down from masters such as Graham and Buffett. Read More

Rail transport of energy products is becoming an increasing part of North American midstream infrastructure, and offers an exciting new way to play the shale revolution. Read More

The mystery of the low yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note continues to confound observers. Building wealth via solid essential-services stocks is no riddle. Read More

The big news for telecoms is the drive to get big, with two mega-deals already announced and in the regulatory review process and rumors of knock-on hook-ups perking up. Read More

We’ve just come through pretty solid earnings reporting season for US utilities, with historically cold temperatures across much of the country driving demand. Longer-term trends such as system investment and favorable regulatory conditions also helped. Read More

Renewables aren't included in the definition of energy sources allowed to benefit from the MLP structure. But companies are bundling wind and solar generation assets operating under long-term contracts into cash-generating entities in a way that could pave the way for future development. Read More

Geographically diversified but supported by solid regional economies as well as supportive regulations, solid management also supports the buy-and-hold case for consistent dividend grower Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE: XEL). Read More

First-quarter operating and financial numbers were less than stellar, but Super Oil Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) extended its impressive dividend-growth history with a 7 percent increase that's supported by solid long-term production prospects. Read More

A harsh winter proved a boon for several US propane distributors and electric power companies on the Dividend Watch List. Read More

New rules covering emissions from existing power plants are imminent, though resolution and impact are still a prolonged court fight away.New rules covering emissions from existing power plants are imminent, though resolution and impact are still a court fight away. Read More