3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Enbridge, ExxonMobil, and NextEra Energy are recommended as long-term dividend stocks due to their 30+ year track records of consecutive dividend increases. These energy companies are positioned for continued growth through strategic investments in cleaner energy, cost optimization, and infrastructure expansion, with projected earnings and cash flow growth supporting dividend increases over the next decade.

06/23/2026, 9:04 AM • The Motley Fool

In 10 Years, Will You Wish You'd Bought NextEra Energy Right Now?

NextEra Energy's stock has fallen over 10% following its announcement of a $67 billion all-stock acquisition of Dominion Energy. The merger would create the world's largest regulated electric utility, combining NextEra's leading renewable energy operations with Dominion's assets across fast-growing states. While the deal carries near-term regulatory and integration risks, the analyst believes the long-term benefits—including accelerated earnings growth from 8%+ to 9%+ annually through 2032—make the current sell-off an attractive buying opportunity.

06/18/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: NextEra Energy's $67 Billion Dominion Acquisition Could Spur More Utility Deals. This Tie-Up Could be Next.

NextEra Energy's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy is driving major consolidation in the utility sector, primarily driven by AI data center electricity demand. The article predicts Vistra could be the next acquisition target, with Constellation Energy positioned as a likely buyer due to complementary nuclear power assets and geographic overlap in Texas, California, and the Northeast.

06/11/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims of Securities Fraud against Via Transportation, Inc.

Law firm Ademi LLP announced investigations into three companies: Via Transportation for possible securities fraud related to inaccurate financial statements and business operations disclosures; Assertio Holdings for potential breaches of fiduciary duty regarding fair pricing for shareholders; and Dominion Energy for similar fiduciary duty violations in recently announced transactions.

06/08/2026, 10:46 PM • GlobeNewswire

Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Dominion Energy Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for Public Shareholders

Law firm Ademi LLP is investigating Dominion Energy's merger with NextEra Energy for potential breaches of fiduciary duty. Under the deal, Dominion shareholders will receive 0.8138 NextEra shares per share owned, resulting in NextEra owning 74.5% and Dominion owning 25.5% of the combined entity. The investigation focuses on whether the board fulfilled its duties to shareholders and whether the transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids.

06/08/2026, 10:16 PM • GlobeNewswire

Want Income for Life? Here Are 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Never Sell.

The article recommends three dividend-focused stocks for long-term income investors: Coca-Cola, a 134-year-old company with 64 consecutive years of dividend increases; NextEra Energy, the largest utility with a 2.9% dividend yield and expected 6% growth; and Realty Income, a REIT offering a 5.4% monthly dividend with 31 consecutive years of increases.

06/07/2026, 4:26 AM • The Motley Fool

This Is the First Energy Stock I Plan to Buy in June (Hint: It's Not ExxonMobil)

Despite admiring ExxonMobil's performance, analyst Matt DiLallo plans to buy NextEra Energy in June instead. NextEra's merger with Dominion Energy will create the world's largest regulated electric utility, positioning it to capitalize on surging U.S. electricity demand driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. The combined company expects to grow earnings at over 9% annually through 2032.

05/31/2026, 3:12 PM • The Motley Fool

The AI Infrastructure Play Hiding in Plain Sight That Could Be 2026's Biggest Surprise

NextEra Energy is positioned as a compelling AI infrastructure investment due to growing electricity demand from AI and data centers. The utility giant operates Florida's largest regulated electric utility and a major renewable energy business. Its proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy will expand geographic reach into Virginia, the top global data center market, while the company maintains an attractive 2.8% dividend yield with historical 10% annual growth.

05/30/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Top ETFs You Won't Regret Buying This June

The article recommends three ETFs for portfolio diversification: the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) for dividend growth with 3.3% yield, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) for risk reduction with 4.6% yield to maturity, and the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) to capitalize on accelerating electricity demand from AI data centers.

05/30/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

Amid Middle East geopolitical tensions and volatile oil markets, the article recommends two stable energy stocks: Enterprise Products Partners, a midstream infrastructure company with a 5.5% dividend yield and 27 years of distribution increases, and NextEra Energy, a utility company with a 2.8% yield positioned to benefit from projected 60% electricity demand growth through 2045 following its acquisition of Dominion Energy.

05/26/2026, 8:15 PM • The Motley Fool

NextEra and Dominion Are About to Become the World's Largest Electric Utility. Here's What Investors Should Do Next.

NextEra Energy is acquiring Dominion Energy in a $67 billion merger, creating the world's largest electric utility with a combined market cap of ~$250 billion. The deal positions the combined company to capitalize on projected 60% electricity demand growth through 2045, driven by data centers, AI, and electric vehicles. NextEra shareholders will own ~75% of the merged entity, with the deal expected to close in 12-18 months pending regulatory approvals.

05/25/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Deal Dispatch: IMAX Mulls Potential Sale, Shein Buys Everlane, West Marine Bankruptcy

Multiple major M&A transactions and bankruptcies dominated the deal landscape. NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy for $66.8 billion in an all-stock deal. Shein acquired Everlane for $100 million, while Authentic Brands Group bought Lee from Kontoor Brands. IMAX is exploring a potential sale. West Marine, Del Monte Foods, Warrior Technologies, and Bitcoin Depot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Other notable deals include Medtronic's acquisition of SPR Therapeutics for $650 million and KKR's sale of CIRCOR Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.55 billion.

05/22/2026, 2:36 PM • Benzinga

Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether RAMP, D, SACH, NEE are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four major transactions for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties. The investigations cover LiveRamp's $38.50 per share sale to Publicis Groupe, Dominion Energy's merger with NextEra Energy, Sachem Capital's merger with Industrial Realty Group, and NextEra Energy's acquisition of Dominion. The firm is seeking increased consideration and additional disclosures on behalf of shareholders.

05/19/2026, 5:55 PM • GlobeNewswire

Nasdaq 100 Falls 1% As 30-Year Yields Spike To 19-Year Highs: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks declined midday Tuesday as 30-year Treasury yields surged to 19-year highs amid an unresolved U.S.-Iran standoff keeping oil prices elevated. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1%, S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, and Russell 2000 slid 1.3%. Defensive sectors like healthcare and utilities outperformed, while chipmakers and clean energy faced significant losses. Mega-cap tech stocks including Amazon, Tesla, and Alphabet declined, though some semiconductor stocks like Marvell and Astera Labs rallied on analyst upgrades.

05/19/2026, 2:08 PM • Benzinga

Rewiring AI: NextEra Energy Sparks a Mega Merger

NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67 billion all-stock transaction, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility by market cap. The merger positions NextEra to control critical power infrastructure for AI data centers, particularly Dominion's 51 gigawatts of contracted data center capacity in Northern Virginia. The deal requires regulatory approval and is expected to close in 12-18 months, with NextEra projecting 9% adjusted EPS growth through 2035.

05/19/2026, 11:52 AM • Investing