Lisa is a stock analyst with nearly 25 years of investment research experience. She earned a MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago in 1987 and began her career in investment research that same year as part of the equity research team at Kemper Financial Services. In 1989, Lisa joined the Financial Relations Board, a large investor relations consulting firm, rising to the position of director of financial analysis.
During her tenure with FRB, Lisa was a consultant to Boston Market, MGI Pharma, Devon Energy and other Fortune 1000 companies. In 2000, Lisa left to become director of investor Relations for a NYSE-listed REIT, serving in that position until the REIT was acquired. Since then, Lisa has worked as a stock analyst for independent research firms, investment newsletters and financial websites.
Analyst Articles
If you want to follow the lead of one of the world’s great investors, then Warren Buffett should be your role model. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) 48 years ago, Buffett has delivered 20% average annual returns to investors time and again. Buffett is… Read More
When it comes to income stocks, most investors know they won’t become millionaires overnight. These types of stocks usually grow slowly, and it may take several years for investors to see substantial profits. This means only the most patient investors will actually see these stocks reaching their full potential over… Read More
As an income investor, my favorite combination is a high-yielding stock poised for above-average dividend growth. Fortunately, these stocks aren’t that difficult to find if you know what to look for. I find the best dividend growth prospects are companies with… Read More
High dividend stocks can be terrific investments that provide income and growth potential, however, investors must be careful to avoid “dividend traps” — stocks that offer enticing high yields, but lack the fundamentals to maintain their… Read More
I’m always happy to discover a high-quality stock sporting a rich dividend. But what really makes my day is finding both of these features in a company that also produces double-digit income growth. It’s this rare combination that makes Tesoro… Read More
During times when the stock market is a roller-coaster ride for investors, dividends can add a steady stream of income to offset bumps in a portfolio. And right now, investors can find some impressive dividend yields in pipeline… Read More
A commodity that soon may become more precious than gold or oil is, surprisingly enough, clean water. It may sound far-fetched, but reliable sources such as the World Health Organization have been warning that the Earth is rapidly running out of clean drinking water. Today, more… Read More
I know of only one sure strategy for accumulating wealth over time, and that is to hold stocks with a consistent track record of dividend growth. The reason this strategy works is because dividend increases can be predicted in a way that share… Read More
For many investors, 2011 should be remembered as the year of the dividend. Weary of market volatility, investors are flocking to dividend stocks to lock in yields often twice the meager 2% return… Read More
Investors who need a reminder of why dividends are desirable should be getting it in spades this year, thanks to extreme market volatility. The price of the S&P 500 Index is barely at breakeven year-to-date, while… Read More
