1 Top Warren Buffett Stock for Dividend Investors

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel has initiated a position in Macy's, purchasing 7.3 million shares valued at $173 million. The department store offers an attractive 3.4% dividend yield, a 29% payout ratio, and trades at a P/E of 9 compared to the S&P 500's 26. With positive same-store sales growth and a turnaround strategy underway, Macy's presents both dividend income and upside potential for investors.

09/12/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

I'm Buying Occidental on This Dip -- Not Because of Oil, but Because of This

Occidental Petroleum presents a buying opportunity during its recent 11% pullback from 52-week highs. While high oil prices support the stock, the primary investment thesis centers on aggressive debt reduction (targeting $10 billion from $11.8 billion), which will free up $740 million annually in interest expenses, and strong free cash flow generation (projected over $10 billion in 2026). The company is also achieving $2 billion in cost reductions since 2023 while maintaining 2% annual production growth through 2028.

09/11/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 82% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 10 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel has taken over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett's retirement. Abel maintains Buffett's strategy of portfolio concentration, with 82% ($294 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion invested assets concentrated in 10 stocks. A key difference is Abel's willingness to invest in tech stocks like Apple and Alphabet, while maintaining Buffett's core holdings in financial stocks and 'indefinite' holdings like Coca-Cola and American Express.

09/11/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

History Shows the Investors Who Make This 1 Move During Bear Markets Build the Most Wealth

The article argues that investors who aggressively buy during bear markets, rather than panic selling, build significantly more wealth over time. Using Warren Buffett's philosophy of maintaining cash reserves to deploy during market downturns, the piece demonstrates that a modest improvement in annual returns (from 10% to 11%) through strategic bear market investing could result in approximately one-third more wealth over 30 years. The key is maintaining discipline and a long-term perspective rather than attempting to time market peaks and troughs perfectly.

09/08/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, has 68% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 5 Stocks. Here's My Top Pick for September.

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, maintains 68% of the portfolio in five major stocks: Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, and Bank of America. Apple is highlighted as the top pick for September due to new CEO John Ternus's engineering background, upcoming product launches on Sept. 9 including AI-enhanced Siri, and the company's strong competitive moat despite trading at 36x forward earnings.

09/08/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Fell From $397 Billion to $366 Billion in a Single Quarter

Berkshire Hathaway deployed $31 billion of its massive cash pile in Q2 2026, marking a significant shift after years of accumulation. CEO Greg Abel made major investments in Alphabet ($17 billion), increased positions in Delta Air Lines and Macy's, and resumed share buybacks with $4.5 billion spent on Berkshire's own stock. While most of the $366 billion cash balance remains undeployed, the company's willingness to invest suggests a more opportunistic stance going forward.

09/06/2026, 8:30 PM • The Motley Fool

As the Stock Market Flashes a Warning Signal Only Witnessed 2 Times in 155 Years, Warren Buffett Delivers a Blunt Message to Investors.

Warren Buffett warns that the stock market is flashing a historically rare warning signal, with the S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio reaching levels only seen during the dot-com boom. The billionaire investor criticizes excessive market gambling and high valuations, advising investors to focus on quality stocks at reasonable prices and maintain long-term commitment rather than fleeing the market.

09/06/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Stock at $88: Here's Why Investors Should Pause

The article advises investors to reconsider buying Coca-Cola at $88 per share, citing its elevated P/E ratio of 27 compared to PepsiCo's 18, and PepsiCo's superior dividend yield of 4.2% versus Coca-Cola's 2.4%. Additionally, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has not purchased additional Coca-Cola shares since 1994, suggesting limited upside potential despite the company's 64-year dividend increase streak.

09/05/2026, 5:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor Greg Abel Spent $4.5 Billion Buying 1 Stock Last Quarter, and He Spent At Least $3.3 Billion Buying More This Quarter

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has ended two notable investment streaks. He broke Buffett's 13-quarter net stock-selling streak by purchasing $23.5 billion in equities last quarter, with Alphabet being the largest purchase at $4.5 billion. Additionally, Abel resumed share buybacks after a six-quarter hiatus, spending $4.5 billion in the second quarter and at least $3.3 billion more in July, signaling management's belief that Berkshire stock is undervalued.

09/05/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

If a Downturn Is Coming, 50 Years of Market History Says This Is the Single Best Response

The article argues that the best investment strategy during market downturns is to do nothing and maintain a long-term buy-and-hold approach. Drawing on 50 years of S&P 500 history and Warren Buffett's philosophy, it recommends dollar-cost averaging through regular index fund purchases while avoiding market timing, emphasizing that temperament and discipline matter more than intelligence in investing.

09/05/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Called Today's Stock Market 'a Church with a Casino Attached,' Warning That 'We've Never Had People in a More Gambling Mood Than Now.' Does History Say Investors Should Pull Back?

Warren Buffett warns that Wall Street exhibits excessive gambling behavior, citing the prevalence of cryptocurrencies and prediction markets alongside traditional investing. However, historical market data shows the S&P 500 has recovered after every bear market and reached new highs following every downturn. Despite elevated risk concerns, the article suggests investors should maintain their long-term investment approach rather than attempt market timing.

09/05/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just Did This for the First Time in 15 Quarters. History Offers a Clue About What’s Next, But the Evidence Piling Up Suggests History May Not Repeat Itself.

Berkshire Hathaway became a net buyer of stocks for the first time in 15 quarters during Q2 2026, purchasing nearly $20 billion including a significant boost to its Alphabet position. While history suggests this could precede a market rally similar to 2022, current evidence points otherwise—stocks are now at near dot-com bubble valuations, and economic headwinds from tariffs and geopolitical tensions create uncertainty, suggesting a potential market pullback ahead.

09/04/2026, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 63% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 5 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on December 31, maintains Warren Buffett's investment philosophy of concentrating assets in best ideas. As of August 28, 63% ($226 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion portfolio is concentrated in five stocks. Tech stocks now comprise over 30% of the portfolio, driven by significant positions in Apple and Alphabet. Abel has tripled Berkshire's Alphabet position and added $17 billion in Q2. Meanwhile, Berkshire has been reducing its Bank of America stake for eight consecutive quarters due to valuation concerns.

09/04/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

What's Wrong With Nike Stock?

Nike, the world's largest athletic apparel company, has seen its stock decline 79% from its all-time high and 35% over the past decade due to management missteps including cutting wholesale partnerships and over-reliance on legacy franchises. This allowed competitors like Hoka and Brooks to gain market share. Under new leadership, Nike is rebuilding wholesale relationships and focusing on innovation, with some positive signs emerging including a 4% wholesale increase in fiscal 2026, though a full turnaround remains uncertain.

09/03/2026, 3:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Bought $39.4 Billion of Stocks in 6 Months, Up From the $7.1 Billion Berkshire Purchased a Year Earlier Under Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway shifted to net stock buying in Q2 2026 under CEO Greg Abel, purchasing $39.4 billion in equities during the first half of the year compared to $7.1 billion a year earlier. The company's most notable addition was Alphabet, making it the third-largest portfolio position. Despite a frothy market with elevated valuations, Abel is playing offense while managing $365.5 billion in cash and Treasuries awaiting deployment.

09/03/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool