One grew revenue by nearly 10 percent, the other covered its payout by 1.5 times. The former was forced to suspend its dividend, the latter will review its currenty policy. Read More

Two UF Portfolio Holdings were among 26 essential-service companies that issued debt in November. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) are both paying rock-bottom rates for long-term money. Read More

Solid third-quarter numbers were no absolute cushion against short-term market volatility, but they’re the best guarantor of long-term dividend sustainability and growth. Read More

Dividend-paying stocks supported by high-quality businesses are the best way for income investors to get what they need in this market. Read More

Stronger balance sheets and solid and growing payout rates characterize the How They Rate universe of essential-service companies. Read More

Spills, fires, accidents and violations of safety and environmental laws are all part of doing business in the energy industry. So are fines and lawsuits, and no company big or small is wholly immune. Read More

Bigger is better when it comes to satisfying customer demands for more and faster data download capability. Read More

The squiggly lines can have meaning for dividend-focused investors--if you know what you’re looking for. Read More

And there's thorough coverage of all of it that went down in the third quarter for a big bunch of UF Portfolio Holdings in this week's Roundup. Read More