America’s Largest Lakes Break 100-Year-Old Records
The five Great Lakes stretch from Minnesota to near the eastern part of Canada, and they are all filled to overflowing. The water levels are expected to break records as the year progresses.
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This Is the Most Powerful Hurricane of All Time
Tropical Storm Barry hit Louisiana hard and is expected to bring high winds and nearly a foot of rain in some places. The storm is moving slowly which will make these matters worse in…
How the Case for Owning American Electric Power for the Next Decade Has Changed
AEP used to be a top value stock with a monster dividend yield when it was named as a stock to own for the next decade. That doesn't mean the period from 2020 to…
How the Case for Owning American Electric Power for the Next Decade Has Changed
AEP used to be a top value stock with a monster dividend yield when it was named as a stock to own for the next decade. That doesn't mean the period from 2020 to…
Very Little on the Horizon for This Hurricane Season — So Far
NOAA said this would be a "normal" hurricane season. So far, the 2019 season has been a bust, and nothing on the horizon appears likely to change that.
Only 3 Defensive Utility Stocks Are Considered Cheap With Big Upside
Even with indexes back within striking distance of their all-time highs. Some investors remain quite cautious and are looking for cheaper stocks with more predictable earnings, dividend yields and solid operations.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Know the Air Pollution Levels in Your Own Neighborhood
Air pollution makes tens of thousands of people sick every year. Governments and scientist can now measure levels of air pollution on a block-by-block, neighborhood-by-neighborhood level.
Number of Tornadoes to Hit the US in May Highest in Years
Tornadoes and related severe weather events across many regions of the U.S. in May will cost insurers billions of dollars, according to the Global Catastrophe Report for May 2019, issued by Aon, a professional…
Are Utilities Losing Their Defensive Appeal Ahead of Summer?
When times become uncertain, investors who have to maintain exposure to the stock market tend to look for defensive sectors. One of the most defensive of them all, with safety and predictability of income,…
Invasive Fish Threaten the Great Lakes, and Could Devastate a Billion-Dollar Industry
For nearly 30 years, the United States has been aware of a foreign invader that now occupies nearly all tributaries in the largest drainage basin in North America, including the mighty Mississippi river that…
Why One Red-Hot Sector May Go Even Higher as Interest Rates Plunge
Here are four top dividend utility stocks to consider for those worried about the stock market and for income investors appalled by the thought of buying 30-year debt that yields less than 3%.
European Cities Declare War on Polluting Cars
The Amsterdam City Council announced plans last week to ban all gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and motorcycles from the city as of 2030, in an effort to combat air pollution. While it isn’t close…
Jefferies Sees 4 Huge Winners in Potential $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Jefferies analysts see four top building materials companies that could be big winners from increased infrastructure spending.
Why Utilities ETFs Are So Appealing
Investors looking for a safe place to invest that offers good yields with little volatility should take a look at these utilities ETFs.
Continued Low Interest Rates Keep This Super-Safe Sector Hot
With federal funds rate increases unlikely the rest of 2019, these four top utility stocks make excellent additions to growth and income total return portfolios looking for safety.