Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 71% of Berkshire Hathaway's $362 Billion Portfolio Invested in 7 Standout Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett's retirement, maintains a concentrated portfolio with 71% ($255.2 billion) invested in seven core stocks. Legacy holdings like Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America remain pillars, while Abel has been actively building Alphabet's position due to its AI-powered Google Cloud growth. Energy stocks Chevron and Occidental Petroleum also play significant roles, reflecting Abel's background in energy management.

11/06/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Just Hit Correction Territory. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next (Hint: It May Stun You)

The Nasdaq Composite entered correction territory on November 5, 2026, falling 11.6% from its October peak amid concerns about AI spending sustainability. Historically, the Nasdaq has recovered strongly after corrections, averaging 21% returns over the following 12 months. The article suggests this presents a buying opportunity, particularly through the Invesco QQQ Trust, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 and has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 since 1999.

11/06/2026, 4:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Apple Stock Is Up 22%, but 1 Slowing Business Could Test That Valuation

Apple stock has surged 22% in 2026 and trades at a premium 38x earnings valuation. However, the company's high-margin services business—which contributes 40% of gross profit—is showing concerning slowdown, with growth declining from 12% to 10% year-over-year and expected to further decelerate to 8-9% in Q1 2027. If services growth continues to weaken, the stock's expensive valuation may become difficult to justify despite strong product sales.

11/05/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

These 6 Stocks Make Up a Big Share of the S&P 500

Six tech giants—Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta—comprise 30.8% of the S&P 500 as of November 2026. While these companies have driven significant AI-related spending and capital investments, their performance varies widely. Alphabet has emerged as the strongest performer with 63% gains over two years, while Meta lags with only 7% growth. The index continues to concentrate among mega-cap tech stocks, with the top 10 companies now accounting for 39% of total weight.

11/05/2026, 7:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Worried About AI Stocks? Your Best Move Might Be: Do Nothing.

Despite concerns about AI stock concentration in the S&P 500 and potential market corrections, long-term investors are advised to maintain their positions rather than panic sell. The article argues that staying invested in diversified portfolios like S&P 500 ETFs is historically the best strategy, as the market has consistently recovered over 98 years despite numerous crashes and crises.

11/05/2026, 5:50 AM • The Motley Fool

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF vs. Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF: The AI Boom Has Created a Major Divide

The article compares two Vanguard growth ETFs: VOOG, which concentrates heavily in large-cap tech stocks (54% technology exposure) benefiting from AI infrastructure buildout, and VBK, which diversifies across 551 small-cap companies with more balanced sector allocation. While VBK has slightly outperformed in the past year (8.8% vs 7.1%), VOOG is recommended as the better long-term buy due to its established profitability and stronger financial resources, despite higher concentration risk.

11/05/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Apple a Buy on the Dip, or Are Mounting Headwinds Too Strong?

Apple reported strong Q4 iPhone and Mac sales, beating analyst expectations, but the stock declined due to concerns over gross margin compression from rising memory prices and decelerating services revenue growth. While the company continues to outperform weak smartphone and PC markets, analyst Geoffrey Seiler advises against buying the dip, citing a premium valuation (35x forward P/E) and multiple headwinds including supply constraints and currency headwinds.

11/05/2026, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Portfolio Is Worth About 3 Times What It Paid. The Gains Alone Equal About 19% of the Company.

Berkshire Hathaway holds $361.3 billion in stocks with unrealized gains of $217.3 billion, representing a significant future tax liability. However, the company's stock portfolio is actually the smallest component of its $1.2 trillion market cap, with $365.5 billion in cash and $463.2 billion in privately owned businesses generating approximately $48 billion in annual operating earnings. The company's slow approach to selling positions means shareholders are unlikely to notice the tax impact.

11/05/2026, 2:30 AM • The Motley Fool

History Says This Is the Best Time of the Presidential Cycle To Invest. Could Wednesday's Rally Spark an Epic Bull Market?

Following Democrats' midterm election victory, stocks surged on Wednesday with the S&P 500 gaining 1.8% and the Dow up 3.2%. Historically, the third year of a presidential term shows the strongest stock market performance, averaging 13.7% gains since 1980. With a divided government now in place and positive seasonal trends from November through April, investors are optimistic about continued market gains, though AI infrastructure stocks initially fell on data center concerns.

11/04/2026, 11:51 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Here's What a $10,000 Investment in Vanguard's Tech ETF Could Be Worth in 25 Years

Vanguard's Information Technology ETF (VGT) has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, with a 10-year annualized gain of 23.9%. The article projects that a $10,000 investment could grow to $329,190 over 25 years, assuming a 15% annual return rate. The ETF is driven by major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, benefiting from AI-driven growth trends.

11/04/2026, 5:00 PM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Only "Magnificent Seven" Stock That's Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq This Year (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Apple is the only Magnificent Seven stock outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2025, up 26.8% year-to-date. Unlike peers that are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, Apple generates strong free cash flow with minimal capital expenditures, positioning it as a recession-resistant consumer staples/tech hybrid. However, its premium valuation of 39.5x earnings raises concerns for value-focused investors.

11/04/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Skip the "Magnificent Seven": 2 Underappreciated Memory Stocks With More Room to Run

SK Hynix and Micron Technology are undervalued memory chip makers positioned to benefit from surging AI infrastructure spending. Despite recent 20% share price declines, both companies reported strong earnings and secured long-term contracts. With combined 49% of the global DRAM market, low P/E ratios (11 and 13 respectively), and forecasts showing data center spending doubling to $2.1 trillion by 2028, these stocks offer better value than the Magnificent Seven tech giants.

11/04/2026, 4:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Apple Stock a Buy Right Now?

Apple stock has surged 24% this year as investors shifted away from aggressive AI plays toward more stable tech companies. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $114 billion, record iPhone sales, and all-time high services revenue. New products including a foldable iPhone Duo, touchscreen MacBook, and HomeView smart display could drive holiday season growth. While gross margin forecasts disappointed slightly due to higher memory costs, Apple's strong brand loyalty (90%+ of U.S. iPhone users plan to stay) and new leadership focused on hardware innovation make it an attractive buy at 35x forward earnings.

11/04/2026, 3:50 AM • The Motley Fool

Match Group: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Match Group reported that Tinder's global daily active users returned to year-over-year growth in September for the first time in 3.5 years, driven by improved recommendation quality and safety features. Hinge is expanding monetization through lower-priced tiers targeting price-sensitive users. However, rising in-app purchase fees from Apple and Google partnership expiration will create a 1-percentage-point margin headwind in 2027, though the company expects to exceed full-year revenue and EBITDA targets.

11/03/2026, 11:42 PM • The Motley Fool

Apple Says It Will Keep Paying More for Memory Chips After December. That's Good News for Micron Stock.

Apple CEO John Ternus stated that memory chip prices will continue rising into next year, signaling strong demand despite the company's gross margin compression. While Japanese flash memory maker Kioxia expects only 1% sequential revenue growth in the December quarter, Micron Technology—which primarily sells DRAM—stands to benefit from sustained price increases. Micron's stock, trading near $860 after a 6% drop, appears undervalued at under 6 times forward earnings, suggesting the market has priced in a sharp decline in memory profits.

11/03/2026, 11:38 PM • The Motley Fool