Utility Stocks

Utility stocks include electric, gas, water and other provider companies. Utility equities often come as bonds since those companies have significant debts from the infrastructure needed. Therefore, Fed interest rates greatly affect the utility sector, which understandably prefers low interest rates. Utilities pay out dividends that have historically risen faster than inflation rates. So, utility stocks are often a decent choice for older or retired investors.

Electric Utility Stocks Are Not Safe Right Now

Yield-seeking investors have been pushing electric utility stocks to unsustainable levels. Stay away.

Searching for Income? Stay Away From Most Electric Utility Stocks

The economic and regulatory backdrop for electric utility stocks is not very favorable -- so investors should be selling the former safe-haven picks.

$2B+ Explosion Penalty May Push PG&E to Bankruptcy

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) could be hit with a $2.25 billion fine over a 2010 natural gas pipeline blast that killed eight people.

The Massive Repercussions of Rising Treasury Yields

The sharp rise in Treasury yields has led to massive disruptions in the stock market, blurring the lines between rate sensitivity and more sustainable, fundamental trends.

5 Bunker-Worthy Dividend Stocks to Protect You From Disaster

Now is the time to be defensive and snatch up these five dividend stocks that will keep stable in the event of a downturn, but also have room for upside.

How High Will AAPL Go From Here?

Apple led the technology sector, gapping up through an important confluence zone.

Starved for High Yield? Wait a Little Longer

Higher-yielding areas of both the bond and equity markets have rallied hard off of their June 24 low. How long can the move in high yield continue?

5 Megatrend Plays Offering Big Payouts

Megatrend investments usually require years if not decades to play out, but these five particular stocks offer investors some sizable income for waiting.

Utility Stocks Are a Trap for Retirement Investors

Utility stocks have traditionally been seen as safe investments by retirees looking for high current income through dividends, but be careful in the sector.

First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come

Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.

Time to Buy Beaten-Down, High-Yield Stocks

After a 14.3% decline, utilities appear to be constructing a meaningful bottom.

Seasonal Patterns Say to Buy Gold, Sell Semiconductors

Seasonal patterns aren't always reliable, but these charts show that it's nearing time to buy gold and take profits in semiconductors.

Utilities’ Sell-off Makes Them an Excellent Value

They took a beating but managed to close above the intermediate bullish trendline.

Expect a Very Uncomfortable Summer if This Happens

A further penetration of the support lines could break the intermediate trendlines.

Dividend Stocks: The Best Dips to Buy Now

High-yielding investments have lost their froth since late May, when "QE Infinity" began to appear infinite no more. Now, some are attractive buys ... but not all.

High Volatility May Create Buying Opportunity This Week

Investors may want to go after high-yielding utility stocks that have taken a beating.

Did the Fed Actually Achieve Its Goal?

The market may finally be able to make it on its own, and a strong economy could launch stocks into the next leg of the bull market.

Looking for Retirement Income? Stay Away From Utes Right Now

The popular defensive sector -- high dividends and all -- still isn't appealing enough to justify its high price right now.

Tiffany & Co. Sparkles: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: Tiffany posts solid earnings thanks in part to its Gatsby collection. Also, find out why FirstEnergy sold off.