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

Feeling Contrarian? Buy Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Stock

By Richard Band

It pays to be contrarian in this kind of market, and right now, in the energy patch, there's no better choice than Schlumberger (SLB) stock.

Kroger Co (KR) Stock Looks Very Attractive Right Now

By Richard Band

People have been ignoring Kroger, but it's a solid company with a dependable dividend, making KR stock worth a look.

Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) (RHHBY) Stock Is Weathering the Healthcare Storm

By Richard Band

Roche has plenty of great drugs under its umbrella and RHHBY stock should do well no matter what the government decides to do.

Is Realty Income Corp (O) the Best REIT Right Now?

By Richard Band

Retail REITs may mostly be a tricky proposition for investors, but O stock is different, making Realty Income a solid buy.

Dollar General Corp. (DG) Stock Is the Ripest of the Bargain Bunch

By Richard Band

Dollar General (DG) still has its best days to look forward to. Who knows, maybe DG stock could get bought out by Amazon (AMZN).

Buy the Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) Stock Dip and Sit Tight

By Richard Band

While Kinder Morgan (KMI) doesn’t throw off a huge dividend, it does pay you for your patience as KMI stock gets back to full capacity.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) Is Turning Around

By Richard Band

Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) has struggled over the past year, competing with drug industry big dogs. Now, TEVA stock has a chance to shine.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Still Finding Growth

By Richard Band

Software giant Microsoft has transformed under Nadella's leadership, and it may well be that the best is not behind MSFT stock.

Here’s Why Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) Is Bullish on 2017

By Richard Band

Teva (TEVA) has had a tough 2016, but things are looking up for TEVA stock this year as the worst seems to be over.

Buy the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) as the Economy Stabilizes

By Richard Band

Left out of the Trump Rally, this ETF is primed for a big year, or three, as consumer spending makes up the bulk of the U.S. GDP and continues rising.

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