The sector has surprisingly outperformed all others this year, and recent market action indicates more upside.
With 19 dividend boosts in 20 years, this water utility is a time-tested stock for a difficult economy.
Utilities funds were among the only gainers as the stock market rout gathered steam. Here are 5 utility stocks that led the sector.
In a volatile market like this one, you need to own a blend of cyclical, defensive and dividend stocks.
As markets tumble, a fund manager recommends shares of 10 companies, including AT&T, Verizon and McDonald's.
Their dividends are outdoing Treasurys, and their businesses remain stable.
Ma Bell's mobile business grew by 331,000 customers, while wired connections fell by more than a million.
Utilities are heating up, and these three stocks have found strong support, creating attractive—and relatively safe—buying opportunities for income-minded investors.
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