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High-Yield Dividend Stocks: A Safer Approach

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:13:46 GMT

When people learn that I am an income investor, the reaction is often a desire to discuss high-yield investments. The uninitiated commonly confuse income investing with high-yield investing. The two are not the same.[More...]

High Yield, High Risk Dividend Stocks

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:01:14 GMT

It is not unusual after I publish a list of stocks to get a comment or two asking why those stocks and not these stocks. Often the real thrust of the question is why buy those low yield stocks when you can buy these high yield stocks. The answer involves risk and its management.[More...]

Are REITs And Utilities Good Dividend Investments?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT

Dividend stocks. When you hear those two words what do you think of? Many people think of widows and orphans, along with their stereotypical investment in utility stocks. While others may think of maximizing income by finding the highest yielding stocks a[More...]

Dividend Aristocrats Keep Raising Their Dividends

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Overall investors have mainly been focusing on dividend cuts in 2009. I believe that most stocks that pay out dividends are cyclical in nature. Thus, they do not have the specific competitive advantages, which provide for a long and sustainable annual dividend increases over time. The starting list for any dividend growth investor, who is looking for companies, which have a proven track record of consistently raising their dividends for 25 years, is the[More...]

Inegrys Energy Group (TEG): Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Utilities may not be the perfect dividend stock, but they should be one of the more predictible ones. This is not always the case. On Wednesday February[More...]

Utilities For A Well-Rounded Dividend Investment Portfolio

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:43:00 GMT

A well-rounded dividend investment portfolio just doesn’t happen by accident. As noted in Charlie Munger’s 10 Rules for Investment Success, “Allocate assets wisely: Proper allocation of[More...]

Five Stocks For Any Economic Situation

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:16:00 GMT

As I wade through the mainstream financial news, two story lines are forming regarding the recent financial turmoil in the markets. The articles are trying to predict the near-term[More...]

Defensive Stocks For Potential Recession

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:03:00 GMT

I write this article with two premises in mind. First, it appears that the economy is headed for a period of very low, or no growth. i.e. a recession. The second premise is that we still want to be invested in U.S. stocks.[More...]

Buying Stocks On The Rebound: Four To Consider

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:11:00 GMT

The current financial downturn has caused consternation for many investors. However, it does have a good side - it has provided access to stocks that have been overvalued for some time.[More...]

Stock Analysis: Integrys Energy Group

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:47:00 GMT

Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Integrys Energy Group (TEG) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Integrys Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a regulated[More...]

Integrys unit to sell wholesale gas business

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:46:00 GMT

CHICAGO - Utility company Integrys Energy Group Inc. said Thursday a subsidiary has agreed sell its wholesale natural gas marketing business for an undisclosed amount.
Integrys said the sale of the wholesale natural gas marketing business, which produced 445.6 billion cubic feet of gas in 2007 and 594.9 billion cubic feet in 2008, is expected to cut collateral support requirements by $290 million.
The transaction is due to close by the end of the fourth quarter.

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High-Yield Dividend Stocks: A Safer Approach

High Yield, High Risk Dividend Stocks

Are REITs And Utilities Good Dividend Investments?

Dividend Aristocrats Keep Raising Their Dividends

Inegrys Energy Group (TEG): Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

Utilities For A Well-Rounded Dividend Investment Portfolio

Five Stocks For Any Economic Situation

Defensive Stocks For Potential Recession

Buying Stocks On The Rebound: Four To Consider

Stock Analysis: Integrys Energy Group

Integrys unit to sell wholesale gas business

Low Natural Gas Prices Heating Up Savings for Consumers

Integrys Sells Its Energy-Consulting Business

Integrys Energy to Sell Canadian Natural Gas and Power Contract Portfolio

Shell Energy North America Signs Agreement to Acquire Integrys Energy Services' Canadian Natural Gas and Power Customer Contract Portfolio

Uppco Files Request for 12.7% Increase in Electricity Base Rates

Proposed Rate Hike By Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Draws Opposition: Citizens Utility Board, City, State Call Requested Increase Too Big

CUB, Attorney General and Chicago Oppose Hike in Natural Gas Rates

Integrys Energy Group Appoints New Head to Lead Regulated Subsidiaries

Wisconsin Public Service Names Borgard President

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

U.S. Energy Services Acquires the Energy Management Services Business of Integrys Energy Services

Integrys Energy Services Signs Agreement to Sell Its Energy Consulting Business to U.S. Energy Services, Inc.

Integrys Energy Services of Canada Corp. Signs Agreement to Divest Large Part of Its Canadian Natural Gas and Electric Power Contract Portfolio

Shell Energy North America Signs Agreement to Acquire Integrys Energy Services' Canadian Natural Gas and Power Customer Contract Portfolio

CUB: State Regulators Should Slash $161.9 Million Peoples Gas Rate Hike, Massive Increase Unjustified

Weyers Explains New Strategy to Integrys Energy Shareholders; Outlines Plans and Actions That Will Lead to Future Growth

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. Declares Dividend on Common Stock

GasMart 2009 Analyst Sees $8 NatGas Prices By Year's End

Form 4 KEMERLING JAMES L For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 4 INTEGRYS ENERGY GROUP, For: Oct 30 Filed by: CARNAHAN ELLEN (10K)

Form 4 CAFFERTY PASTORA SAN For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 4 INTEGRYS ENERGY GROUP, For: Oct 23 Filed by: SCHROCK CHARLES A (10K)

Form 4 SCHROCK CHARLES A For: Oct 09 (10K)

Form 4 KEMERLING JAMES L For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 INTEGRYS ENERGY GROUP, For: Sep 30 Filed by: CARNAHAN ELLEN (10K)

Form 4 CAFFERTY PASTORA SAN For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 SCHROCK CHARLES A For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 SCHROCK CHARLES A For: Sep 11 (10K)