utility stocks

No matter how much inflation rises, we’ll still need utilities, right? That’s what many investors think, and that has helped propel utilities stocks higher this year. But that might be about to change, as Morningstar’s Jakir Hossain explains. Plus, we look at why some of us can’t help but trade – even though we might not get the best outcomes. 

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Timestamps

0:06 Introduction

0:49 Volkswagen’s IPO looks good, but we have concerns over the timing.

2:06 Adobe is acquiring new design software 

3:26 New lower fair value estimate for Compass Minerals’ stock 

4:34 Why investors trade and how it can be dangerous to their portfolios.

6:12 What is driving the continued durability of utilities?

7:32 Is there room for utilities companies to grow?

10:21 Utilities stock picks

11:41 Retiring in a Down Market? Consider These Strategies

Companies mentioned in this episode.

Volkswagen AG (VLKAF); Adobe Inc (ADBE); Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP); NiSource Inc (NI) andDominion Energy Inc (D)

Read about topics from this episode.

Retiring in a Down Market? Consider These Strategies

Will Porsche’s Stock IPO Be as Popular as Its Sports Cars?

Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 25% Equity Stake Sale in Porsche

Why We Trade

The Tragic Irony of Overconfidence in Investing

The Inflation Reduction Act Is Spurring Interest in Clean Energy and Climate-Conscious Investing

Investing in Climate Action: 2 Renewable Energy Stocks to Consider

Why Are Utility Stocks Doing So Well?

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Inflation Hedge ideas for both stock and bond investors.  The three sectors of the S & P 500 that are working right now.  Ideas on Dollar Cost Averaging right now and how it might pay off for long term investors.

In this week’s podcast, Susan Dziubinski talks top stocks from winning managers, David Harrell and Travis Miller talk utility stocks, Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski give you your April financial to-do list, and Carole Hodorowicz and Katherine Lynch discuss inflation’s effect on our paychecks.

In this week’s podcast, Susan Dziubinski and Megan Pacholok discuss risk in American’s target-date funds, David Harrell and Travis Miller talk utility stocks, Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski share their insights into rising interest rates and retirement planning, and Dave Sekera discusses what rising interest rates mean for stocks and bonds.

Ideas on Individual Retirement Accounts, investing in the Technology Sector, and Utility Companies with good dividends that may be worth a look!  We also catch you up on where we stand year to date in our markets and give you all the market and economic news you need to help to make you a better long term investor!