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

Southern Co (SO), Aqua America (WTR) – Dividend Growth You Can Bank On

Aqua America (WTR) and Southern Company (SO) represent the best opportunities in utilities today.

Toronto Dominion: Great White North Has One Great Bank (TD)

TD stock is is a bargain, and Toronto Dominion is a great long-term pick.

Healthier Dividend, Shifting Focus, New Products for MSFT

MSFT is doing what it takes to keep up in the tech titan game, which means bigger dividends, new products, and a focus on cybersecurity.

Bentonville Delivers and Walmart Stock Recovers…For Now (WMT)

Walmart delivered good news to investors with earnings and comparable store sales ahead of estimates. But WMT still has a way to go to recover

Don’t Believe the Hype: VLKAY Is a Smart Buy

Despite recent scandals about VLKAY diesel emissions, Volkswagen stock is oversold and under-loved.