High interest rates boost bond yields—and their appeal with investors. Conversely, those high or rising rates can hurt the appeal of high-yield utilities, and their shares, since utilities are then forced to pay higher interest on their debt. However, with interest rates falling in Canada,… Read More

With their clean, renewable power, these two companies have strong conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important is their mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. That diversity, along with their long-term contracts, provides stable cash flows. It also lets these utility firms continue… Read More

With their clean, renewable power, these two companies have strong conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important is their mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. That diversity, along with their long-term contracts, provides stable cash flows. It also lets these utility firms continue… Read More

We’re always disappointed when our recommendations cut their dividends, such as Innergex and Dream Office REIT. However, both of those stocks moved up on the news, as the lower payouts will give the companies room to keep improving their businesses. Even though their yields remain… Read More

These two renewable energy producers are selling some of their less-important assets and using the proceeds to pay down their debt. That will cut their future interest costs, and let them maintain their current dividend payments.
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. $7.90 is a buy for… Read More

With their clean, renewable power, these two companies have strong conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important is their mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. That diversity, along with their long-term contracts, provide stable cash flows. That lets these utility firms continue to… Read More

Concerns over their high debt levels, combined with rising interest costs, have hurt the shares of these two green-energy producers. However, both are selling less-important assets to pay down their debt. That will help them maintain their current dividend rates for shareholders.
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES… Read More

With their clean, renewable power, these two companies have strong conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important is their mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. That diversity, along with their long-term contracts, provide stable cash flows. That lets these utility firms continue to… Read More