Richard Band

Richard Band

Richard Band is the author of Contrary Investing, in addition to numerous investment monographs. He has appeared on financial radio and TV and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes and other leading publications. Richard graduated from Yale University, magna cum laude, and has been a respected investment commentator since 1982.

Recent Articles

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.: Is It Time to Buy BRK.B Again?

By Richard Band

The Oracle of Omaha's legendary Berkshire Hathaway stock has dropped some -- is BRK.B now a buy, or sell?

Realty Income Corp (O) Is Ooo La La for Income

By Richard Band

When you break down the stats, you'll see that Realty Income (O) stock is a dividend growth engine that is geared toward consistency. Grab it now!

WM Stock: Waste Management, Inc. Is Definitely Far From Garbage

By Richard Band

In a market like this one, the solid, dependable returns of Waste Management stock make WM a sweet-smelling pick.

AbbVie Inc (ABBV) Is About to Steamroll the Competition

By Richard Band

Good news for AbbVie (ABBV) shareholders: The pharmaceutical company just entered the Hepatitis C. market, while reinforcing its position in the psoriasis area. Given ABBV's knack for churning out blockbusters, these new additions are likely to be hits.

Apple Inc. – Apple Stock (AAPL) Springs Forward Despite Criticism

By Richard Band

Pundits have pointed out glaring weaknesses in Apple stock for some time now, but as a company, Apple Inc. is far from out of exciting ideas.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock: The Perfect Pick for the Future of Tech

By Richard Band

Intel Corporation (INTC) isn't just paying lip service to the future; it's a big part of building it. This makes INTC stock a phenomenal pick in today's volatile market.

The Smart Way to Go for Growth: VIGRX

By Richard Band

This open-end fund has quite a long-term record because it banks on great companies.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Can XOM Stock Keep Its Dividend Safe?

By Richard Band

The oil giant is taking a beating, but luckily for investors, XOM stock is better situated than many of its peers.

Microsoft Corporation Reports a Lot of Good News (MSFT)

By Richard Band

MSFT is looking strong for 2016. Here's a breakdown of its most recent earnings report, and its prospects moving forward.

PG Stock Is on the Comeback Trail

By Richard Band

Procter & Gamble has made the turn, and 2016 should be a good year for PG stock.

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