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The government bond market pays investors nothing now. The 5-Year Treasury Note, a staple for retail investors historically, pays a dismal 0.86%. The appeal of this duration would also appeal to...
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) is a winner despite the stock market’s attempt to kill equities. The company is among the few which are within striking distance of 52-week and...
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When it comes to defensive investing, food and beverages are two of the go-to sectors for getting equity market exposure but protecting your assets. The logic is simple enough: “You gotta eat and...
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There is a paradox when it comes to investing… All long-term portfolios need to have exposure to water investments, yet the reality is that investing in water is just not very simple when it comes...
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The world of fluid management and water management continues to see consolidation. This morning came news that Nalco Holding Company (NYSE: NLC) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with...
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ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) is now forecasting more clearly what its special situation break-up will look like. This was recently featured by 24/7 Wall St. as one of our picks in “value in...
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Water may be the source of life, but it is also perhaps one of the most misunderstood and most “under-invested” themes for those investors who want income and growth year after year throughout...
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Today’s alt energy news focuses on wind generation shutdowns in the US and Scotland. The US Department of Energy has approved a $737 million loan guarantee for construction of a 110-megawatt solar...
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The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have already raised the question of whether reactors should be built to handle 9.0 scale earthquakes and whether sea walls which cover 40% of Japan’s east coast...
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If you have been a frequenter of coffee shops in recent months, chances are that you have noticed that coffee prices have gone from high to higher. Ditto for coffee at the grocery stores. We...
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Force Majeure is perhaps one of the least favored aspects of corporate law. In short, Force Majeure is that odd exception that suddenly gives a supplier or a customer a pass on its contractual...
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ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) after the same strategy recently announced by Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO) and what Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) did in 2007. The company is splitting itself up...
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Water is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and most under-invested themes for most investors looking for income and stability year after year. It is also exceedingly harder and harder to invest...
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PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) has a long history of operating in Russia. It is about to get much deeper into the country. This morning came the announcement that PepsiCo is going to acquire...
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Futurists are an odd lot. Generally, they are authors, scientists, consultants and economists. What many people don’t know is that investors follow this philosophy as well. Their goal is to...
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