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

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): There’s Only Darkness at the End of the Tunnel

By Richard Band

There's little doubt that Exxon Mobil (XOM) will be around another several decades, but its transformation from its current shape may well be underway.

United Technologies Corporation (UTX): Ignore Bumpy 2015, This Stock Is on the Rise

By Richard Band

United Technologies hit a few bumps in the road last year, but it has recovered: increasing popularity of its top-notch engine technology and the inevitable rise of military spending point to a high-flying 2016 for UTX stock.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): The Dividend King of Kings

By Richard Band

Reliable for more than 50 years, Johnson & Johnson is a dividend king. And given its recent Q1 earnings beat and increased guidance for the year, it's bound to stay on the throne for a long time.

Sanofi SA (ADR): SNY Pipeline Is Overflowing With Potential

By Richard Band

With 18 launches scheduled by 2020, Sanofi stock is bound to get a hit or two. And given its 3.8% dividend, SNY is also a safe growth pick.

Buckeye Partners, L.P. (BPL) Is One Energy MLP That’s Worth a Look

By Richard Band

Buckeye Partners (BPL) has seen the oil booms and busts play out time and again, which also means the company knows how to build a solid business that can weather any storm.

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