While its industry peers sell off assets to maintain core operations, Chevron has the financial strength to make acquisitions that ensure long-term dominance. Read More

Regardless of where budget negotiations end up, austerity is a likely outcome. That means it’s crucial to determine if your holdings have what it takes to endure. Read More

With at least some tax rates almost certain to rise next year, it’s worth considering whether it makes sense to take partial profits on certain positions. Read More

Stocks of essential services companies have been the key to thriving in a market characterized by more than a decade of heightened volatility. Read More

In the wake of its so-called “boardroom coup” over the summer, the utility giant has finally soothed state regulators with several concessions. Read More

This natural gas distributor, which enjoys a favorable regulatory climate, is on track for another year of solid dividend growth. Read More

The share price of this venerable utility is more than 10 percent off its all-time high. It's time to take advantage of a compelling opportunity. Read More

We welcome new members to this "exclusive" List this month, and we say goodbye to a couple others. Read More

Responses at the company, state and federal government level to Superstorm Sandy have largely surpassed expectations. But there were exceptions, and there are long-term lessons to be learned from them. Read More

Short-term weakness for solid dividend-paying companies in the long run inevitably proves to be a buying opportunity. Read More