10 Top Stocks I'd Buy Right Now

Following the Federal Reserve's first rate increase in three years, Matt Frankel presents a curated list of 10 stocks to buy now, featuring a mix of safe compounders, dividend payers, and higher-upside growth names suitable for various investor types.

10/02/2026, 2:22 PM • The Motley Fool

The Ultimate Dividend Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now.

Coca-Cola is highlighted as an elite dividend growth stock, having increased its dividend for 64 consecutive years with a current yield of 2.45%. The company's stable business model, strong brand, pricing power, and high operating margins make it attractive for investors seeking passive income, with projections showing potential 3.7% yield on a $1,000 investment within a decade.

10/02/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

If a Bear Market Is Coming, These Are the 2 Stocks to Avoid -- and the 1 to Own

In anticipation of a potential bear market driven by an AI spending slowdown, the article identifies Oracle and CoreWeave as vulnerable stocks due to their heavy reliance on expensive debt to fund growth in AI infrastructure. Conversely, Berkshire Hathaway is positioned as a defensive investment with $365 billion in cash reserves to capitalize on market downturns.

10/02/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

If a Bear Market Is Coming, This Is Warren Buffett's Golden Rule for Preparing Your Investments

The article advises investors to prepare for potential bear markets by understanding their investments through Warren Buffett's 'circle of competence' philosophy. By thoroughly understanding the companies you own—their business models, competitive advantages, and fundamentals—investors can avoid panic selling during market downturns and potentially capitalize on lower valuations. The S&P 500 has risen 12% through September 2026 with elevated valuations, but successful investors focus on fundamentals rather than timing the market.

10/02/2026, 5:13 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down as Berkshire's Chairman After Delivering a 19.7% Annual Return Over 61 Years. Should Shareholders Be Concerned?

Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 61 years of leadership, achieving 19.7% annualized returns. His son Howard Buffett has taken over as chairman while Greg Abel continues as CEO. The article argues shareholders should not be concerned as the transition was carefully planned and both successors were hand-selected and trained by Buffett to maintain the company's culture and values.

10/01/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor Has Billions Invested in These 2 Tech Stocks. Here's the Better Buy.

The article compares Apple and Alphabet as major holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, analyzing their divergent AI strategies. Alphabet has heavily invested in AI across its products and infrastructure, while Apple has taken a measured approach. Despite Apple's higher valuation, the author recommends Alphabet as the better buy due to its stronger AI positioning and cheaper valuation based on operating income metrics.

10/01/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Jettisoned Amazon Earlier This Year and More Than 6X'd Berkshire's Stake in the "Apple" of His Eye

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, has significantly reshuffled the company's $358 billion investment portfolio. Abel sold off Amazon stock in Q1 2026, likely due to profit-taking and the departure of investment manager Todd Combs. Meanwhile, Abel has dramatically increased Berkshire's stake in Alphabet (Google parent) from $5.59 billion to $36.37 billion between December 2025 and September 2026, a 550% increase, citing the company's dominant search market position, YouTube strength, and promising AI ambitions in Google Cloud.

10/01/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Amazon Stock Pays $0 in Dividends. Here's Why Long-Term Investors Should Own It Anyway.

Amazon continues to forgo dividend payments despite reaching maturity, instead investing heavily in AI infrastructure and data centers ($220 billion in 2026). The article argues this strategy benefits long-term investors through tax-efficient capital appreciation and strong growth, particularly in AWS which grew 33% and generates 60% of operating income. The company's 251,000% lifetime return demonstrates the effectiveness of reinvesting capital rather than paying dividends.

10/01/2026, 2:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Record: $1,000 Became About $61 Million. Can Greg Abel Keep Compounding It?

Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman in September 2026, ending an era of exceptional returns (6,099,294% since 1965). New CEO Greg Abel faces the challenge of maintaining growth, but Berkshire's massive $1.1 trillion size makes repeating historical 19.7% annual returns virtually impossible. The company has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade and is sitting on $365.6 billion in cash while making strategic portfolio shifts.

09/30/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Stocks Are Creating a Sneaky Risk for S&P 500 Investors, and History Is Flashing a Warning Signal

The S&P 500's top 10 stocks now account for 39% of the index's value, with nearly all heavily focused on AI development. This concentration mirrors the dot-com bubble of 2000, raising concerns about market vulnerability. While AI companies have spent over $300 billion on data centers, Goldman Sachs warns they need $1 trillion in annual AI revenue for healthy profits. Despite historical parallels and elevated valuations, long-term investors are advised to stay invested as the market has recovered from past downturns.

09/30/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has Over $42 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway's Capital Invested in 3 Virtual Monopolies

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in December 2025, is overseeing more than $42 billion invested in three companies with virtual or legal monopolies: Alphabet ($36.37B), Sirius XM Holdings ($3.23B), and VeriSign ($2.58B). These companies possess strong competitive advantages, predictable cash flows, and pricing power that align with Berkshire's investment philosophy of seeking sustainable competitive edges.

09/30/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

I'm Updating My Outlook on Alphabet Stock

Parkev Tatevosian is updating his outlook on Alphabet to a more positive stance, noting that the company's business is stronger than anticipated. Key highlights include Alphabet's multiple products with over one billion monthly active users, Google Cloud's $514 billion backlog with 82% revenue growth, and nearly 90% of Fortune 100 companies using Gemini Enterprise. The article also references significant investment from Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel.

09/29/2026, 11:29 PM • The Motley Fool

These 2 Numbers Explain Why Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman Love Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta

Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman are investing heavily in AI hyperscalers based on two key metrics: return on invested capital (ROIC) and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Hyperscalers are expected to generate ROIC above 24% while their WACC sits around 8%, creating significant upside potential. Despite near-term negative free cash flow from massive AI infrastructure spending, analysts project these companies could generate over $500 billion in combined free cash flow by 2030, making current valuations attractive.

09/29/2026, 1:32 PM • The Motley Fool

The Stock Market Just Flashed a Warning Signal Seen Only a Handful of Times in 150 Years. Here's Where I'd Put Money Right Now.

The Shiller CAPE ratio has reached 41.5, its second-highest level in 150 years, signaling potential market overvaluation similar to periods before the dot-com bubble and 2022 bear market. Rather than pulling back entirely, the author recommends building defensive positions in Berkshire Hathaway, Procter & Gamble, and Realty Income to provide portfolio stability during potential downturns.

09/29/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

2 of the Best ETFs to Buy When Inflation Is Running Hot

With inflation rising to 3.4% in August and potentially climbing further, two actively managed ETFs are positioned to outperform during inflationary periods: the Avantis Inflation Focused ETF (AVIE), which invests in inflation-correlated sectors like energy and healthcare, and the VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX), which focuses on commodities and real assets. Both have demonstrated strong performance when inflation spikes, though they underperform during bull markets.

09/28/2026, 10:27 AM • The Motley Fool