The power industry boasts an outstanding record when it comes to post-merger performance, as deals typically increase scale and reduce costs. With the industry suffering steep capital costs, the incentive to merge will only grow greater in the years to come. Read More

It’s time to reach out to your representative in Washington and alert them to the importance of dividends and dividend investors in the formation of capital and the building long-lasting infrastructure. Read More

Not all dividend-paying stocks are bulwarks against market turmoil. Income-oriented investors need to be highly selective. Read More

Last week’s Derecho knocked out power to millions of customers across 10 states, requiring a massive effort on the part of utilities to restore power. But how much of a threat do such disasters typically pose to a utility’s bottom line? Read More

This month's Income Spotlight has been punished in the market for doing nothing more than successfully pursuing its invest-to-grow strategy. Read More

A solid balance sheet, ample dividend coverge and favorable regulatory trends make this month's Growth Spotlight a compelling value. Read More

Crude’s decline and an unhedged gas position has left a former high-flying Canadian particularly vulnerable to commodity-price swings. Read More

Cooperation between regulators and regulated utilities is "alive and well," which bodes well for rates of return on invested capital. And investing in assets and infrastructure is the key to utilities' growth. Read More

Don’t follow institutional investors and fall into the trap of buying high and selling low. Read More

Scarcity, a recession-proof business model and low-risk growth: These are what make water, essential to life itself, a necessary fixture in any serious investor's portfolio. Read More