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)

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