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

AT&T Inc. (T) Is a Buy With or Without Time Warner Inc (TWX)

By Richard Band

AT&T stock is a solid, steady, total return stock that dominates the telecom landscape in the U.S. and abroad.

Apple Inc. Stock Is ALWAYS a Winner Regardless of Earnings Results

By Richard Band

Many Apple stock investors will pay close attention to the earnings report later on today. However, the results, good or bad, don't mean much for AAPL stock.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Is Becoming More Than a Legacy Tech Firm

By Richard Band

Cisco's solid dividend and growth prospects boost the networking giant’s prospects and make CSCO stock an interesting investment.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock Won’t See a Dent From Internal Bloodbath

By Richard Band

One of the biggest board battles in history has unfolded for the soul of Procter & Gamble, but PG stock investors need not worry too much.

Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) Is an Undervalued Bargain

By Richard Band

Iconic food company Hormel has a strong dividend and bright future. HRL stock is worth a look for investors.

Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Stock Is a Bargain That Will Keep on Giving

By Richard Band

Despite a recent fall, SLB stock is starting to make a comeback. Here's why investors should keep an eye on Schlumberger stock.

Buy the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) In This Value-Starved Market

By Richard Band

You can count on top-notch exchange traded fund VYM. This is a stellar long-term hold that isn't flashy, and offers low fees.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Deal With Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Is Good for Business

By Richard Band

With Amazon and Microsoft partnering to enhance their respective digital assistants, Alexa and Cortana, both AMZN and MSFT stock should jump.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) Stock Is Still a Bargain…For Now

By Richard Band

Walgreens is poised for solid long-term growth and the current price of WBA stock makes it a bargain for investors looking to enter the space.

Kroger Co (KR) Stock Is Oversold and Underappreciated

By Richard Band

Kroger took another spill after Amazon said the Whole Foods deal will close Monday. But doom and gloom surrounding KR stock is overwrought.

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