With Just 3 Words, Warren Buffett Gives a Clear Endorsement of This Vanguard ETF

Warren Buffett's estate plan specifies that his wife's inheritance should be allocated 10% to Treasury bills and 90% to a low-cost S&P 500 fund, with explicit endorsement of Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO). The article discusses how this recommendation reflects Buffett's long-standing belief that diversified index investing is the best approach for average investors, though it notes current concerns about high valuations and heavy concentration in the top 10 holdings.

06/18/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

TripAdvisor Shares Rise After $700M TheFork Divestiture Deal

TripAdvisor announced the sale of TheFork, its European restaurant reservation platform, to American Express for $700 million in an all-cash deal. The transaction is expected to close by end of 2026 and will provide TripAdvisor with flexibility for capital returns through share buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment in experiences. TRIP shares rose 4.35% on the news, though the stock carries a Hold rating with an average price target of $14.22.

06/15/2026, 10:50 AM • Benzinga

3 Boring Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Instead of SpaceX Any Day

The author recommends three dividend stocks—Realty Income, Home Depot, and American Express—as safer alternatives to investing in SpaceX's IPO. These companies offer reliable dividends, strong fundamentals, and resilience in an expensive market. Realty Income provides a 5.3% yield with 55+ years of uninterrupted monthly dividends, Home Depot shows growth despite economic headwinds, and American Express demonstrates strong revenue and earnings growth with affluent customer loyalty.

06/11/2026, 5:25 AM • The Motley Fool

The Most Underrated Part of Berkshire Hathaway Has Nothing to Do With Its Cash Pile

While Berkshire Hathaway's $400 billion cash hoard receives attention, the article argues that the company's true competitive advantage lies in its insurance float—the premiums collected that can be invested aggressively in stocks and acquisitions. Under new CEO Greg Abel, this core business model remains unchanged, and the float continues to be the engine driving Berkshire's long-term success.

06/09/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Overhauled Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio and Has 61% of Its Assets Invested in Just 5 Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, has significantly restructured the company's $330 billion investment portfolio. The new portfolio is highly concentrated, with 61% of assets invested in just five stocks: Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Alphabet. Abel removed 16 positions in his first quarter, representing a third of Buffett's final holdings, while maintaining Buffett's 'indefinite' holdings and tripling Berkshire's stake in Alphabet.

06/05/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

American Express Card Spending Is Growing at Its Fastest Pace in 3 Years. Can the Affluent Consumer Keep It Up?

American Express reported 10% year-over-year growth in billed business in Q1 2026, the fastest pace in three years, driven by strong spending among affluent consumers and robust retention of premium card members. Despite solid fundamentals including improved credit quality (2% net write-off rate) and 73% of new accounts being fee-paying products, AXP shares have declined 16% in 2026. The company remains well-positioned to weather inflation concerns given its focus on premium customers.

06/04/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Warren Buffett's long-term investing strategy focuses on quality companies with strong dividend growth. Two key holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio are Coca-Cola and American Express. Coca-Cola, a Dividend King with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases, trades at a reasonable 24x forward earnings with a 2.7% yield. American Express, serving high-income consumers, has shown strong earnings growth and increased quarterly dividends by 58% over three years, now trading at an attractive 17x forward earnings with a 1.2% yield.

06/04/2026, 8:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Delta Air Lines vs. United Airlines: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as investment options for 2026. Delta leverages premium positioning and American Express partnerships for high-margin revenue, while United pursues aggressive global expansion with a lower valuation. Despite Delta's stronger profitability metrics and lower debt, the author recommends United Airlines for its growth potential, lower valuation, and ambitious expansion plans already underway.

06/02/2026, 8:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Forget the "Magnificent Seven." This Financial Stock Could Be the Better Long-Term Bet.

American Express is positioned as a compelling alternative to the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, leveraging its strong appeal to millennial and Gen Z consumers who now represent its largest share of consumer card spending. With expected 14% annualized earnings growth and an attractive 18x 2026 earnings multiple, the premium credit card company benefits from a closed-loop business model and attracts high-credit-score borrowers with lower default rates.

06/02/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

If the Fed Hikes Again, These 3 Financial Stocks Should Still Hold Up

Despite concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes to combat inflation, three financial stocks are well-positioned to weather higher rates. JPMorgan Chase benefits from wider net interest margins on its large deposit base, American Express is insulated by its high-net-worth customer base and fee-based model, and Progressive gains from higher investment returns on its insurance float without taking additional risk.

05/31/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

45.7% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Is Parked in 3 Stocks That Could Pay the Conglomerate $1.6 Billion in Dividends This Year

Berkshire Hathaway's three largest stock holdings—Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola—collectively represent 45.7% of its $330 billion portfolio and are expected to generate $1.6 billion in combined dividend payments in 2026. These long-standing positions demonstrate the power of dividend reinvestment and compounding returns under Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, which new CEO Greg Abel is expected to continue.

05/31/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

American Express vs. Visa: 2 Different Ways to Bet on Premium Consumer Spending

American Express and Visa offer different approaches to capitalize on premium consumer spending. American Express operates a closed-loop system capturing full transaction economics but faces credit risk and cyclicality with 20.6% operating margins. Visa functions as a capital-light toll booth with superior 67.3% operating margins and 17.9% EPS growth, justifying its higher 28.8 P/E ratio versus American Express' 19.9 P/E. Both possess strong network effects and are considered high-quality businesses.

05/31/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Payments Stocks in the Stablecoin Era: 3 to Buy and 1 to Avoid

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are well-positioned to thrive in the stablecoin era by integrating stablecoins into their existing networks while maintaining consumer protections and merchant ubiquity. PayPal, however, faces greater vulnerability as stablecoins undermine its transaction-based revenue model and lower barriers to entry in digital payments, making it a stock to avoid unless its turnaround efforts succeed.

05/29/2026, 1:20 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever

The article highlights five Berkshire Hathaway holdings recommended as long-term investments: American Express, Alphabet, Apple, Coca-Cola, and Moody's. These stocks are praised for their consistent performance, strong business models, and market dominance in their respective industries. New CEO Greg Abel continues to maintain these positions, signaling confidence in their long-term value.

05/29/2026, 5:25 AM • The Motley Fool

This Warren Buffett-Approved Investment Could Turn $300 Per Month into $1 Million

Warren Buffett recommends S&P 500 index funds as an ideal investment for non-professional investors seeking long-term wealth building. By investing $300 monthly in a low-cost S&P 500 ETF alongside an initial $1,000 investment over 35 years, investors could accumulate over $1 million, leveraging the index's historical 10% average annual return since the late 1950s.

05/28/2026, 5:10 AM • The Motley Fool