Want to Retire on $500,000? 3 Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

Retiring on $500,000 is possible with the right strategy. The article recommends three high-dividend income stocks that could help achieve this goal: Ares Capital (10.6% yield), Energy Transfer (7.2% yield), and Pfizer (6.8% yield). Combined with Social Security benefits, these stocks could generate sufficient income for retirement, though diversification beyond three stocks is essential.

06/21/2026, 4:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Brent Oil Just Fell Below $90 a Barrel. 3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy Now.

With Brent crude oil falling from a March peak of $119.50 to around $87 per barrel due to easing Middle East tensions, the article recommends three oil stocks: Energy Transfer and Enbridge (midstream pipeline companies with steady toll-based revenues and high dividend yields) and Chevron (a diversified integrated energy giant with global operations and 39 years of consecutive dividend increases).

06/10/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Energy ETFs: MLPX Delivers More Income, Lower Fees

A comparison of two energy sector ETFs reveals distinct investment strategies: MLPX (Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF) offers higher dividend yield (4.13%) and lower fees (0.45%), making it ideal for income-focused investors, while NLR (VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF) has delivered superior long-term growth (146% total return over 5 years) but with higher volatility and lower dividend yield (2.29%).

06/03/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Stocks I Plan to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Leo Sun identifies Energy Transfer and Amazon as two stocks he plans to hold for the next 20 years. Energy Transfer, a midstream infrastructure company with a 6.6% dividend yield, offers stable cash flows and tax-efficient distributions as a master limited partnership. Amazon, which has delivered a 765% gain since 2016, is positioned to benefit from growth in cloud computing (AWS), advertising, and e-commerce, despite current valuations being elevated.

05/23/2026, 10:05 AM • The Motley Fool

The World Has Less Than 80 Days of Oil Left in Reserve, and the Clock Is Ticking. These Stocks Win Either Way.

Global oil reserves are being depleted due to Middle East geopolitical conflict, but U.S. midstream energy companies continue to thrive. These businesses profit from transporting and processing energy regardless of oil price fluctuations, making them resilient investments during supply disruptions.

05/22/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Could Drop Fast If the Iran Talks Succeed. Here's How to Hedge Your Energy Portfolio.

Successful Iran-U.S. negotiations could lead to a swift decline in oil prices. The article recommends upstream producers like Devon Energy for direct oil exposure, integrated energy companies like Chevron for softer downside protection, and midstream businesses like Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan, and Enbridge as the best hedges due to their volume-based revenue models and reliable dividend yields.

05/20/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

4 Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

Four energy companies—Enbridge, Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, and MPLX—are positioned to benefit from increased power demand driven by AI data centers. All four offer dividend yields above 5%, with Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners having strong track records of consecutive dividend increases. The companies are leveraging their pipeline infrastructure and natural gas assets to serve growing tech company demands.

05/17/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Predictions for Energy Markets in 2026 as the Global Oil Reserve Draws Down

Middle East geopolitical tensions are prompting countries to reassess energy strategies, creating two major trends: increased reliance on stable energy suppliers like the U.S. and Canada through midstream infrastructure, and accelerated adoption of clean energy sources. These shifts present investment opportunities in both traditional energy infrastructure and renewable energy companies.

05/15/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Forget Tech: These 3 Funds Yield 11% and They’re Just Getting Started

As tech stocks dominate market gains, contrarian investors can capitalize on discounted closed-end funds offering yields up to 11.8%. Three funds—Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL), and NXG Nextgen Infrastructure Income Fund (NXG)—provide diversified exposure to stocks, bonds, and infrastructure while trading at significant discounts to net asset value.

05/12/2026, 8:32 AM • Investing

Energy Transfer Continues to Boost Its 6.7%-Yielding Dividend

Energy Transfer has consistently raised its quarterly dividend since 2021, following a 50% cut in 2020. With Q1 distributable cash flow of $2.7 billion—a 16.9% year-over-year increase—the company has ample resources to support its $1.35 annual dividend and fund pipeline investments. The company's debt-to-capital ratio has improved from 74% to 67%, though investors should monitor its dividend sustainability given its checkered history.

05/09/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Energy Fund Yielding 7% and Up 14% in a Year Still Wasn’t Enough to Stop This $3 Million Exit

Matisse Capital fully exited its $2.99 million position in Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (KYN), selling 222,839 shares in Q1 2026. Despite offering a 7.14% dividend yield and 14% annual returns, the fund significantly underperformed the S&P 500's ~30% gain, prompting the capital redeployment. KYN's leverage, closed-end fund discounts, and slower capital appreciation made it a harder sell compared to broader equities.

05/09/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Natural Gas Trade That Most US Investors Are Sleeping On

A massive price gap between US natural gas ($3.10/MMBtu at Henry Hub) and European benchmarks ($15.70/MMBtu at TTF) has created a lucrative arbitrage opportunity for US LNG exporters. The spread widened 83% in one month following Iran's March attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility, which damaged 17% of Qatar's export capacity. With new US LNG capacity coming online and European storage critically low, companies with LNG export infrastructure are positioned to profit significantly from this structural dislocation.

05/08/2026, 4:30 AM • Investing

Prediction: Energy Transfer's Stock Is Still a Buy After a Strong Start to the Year

Energy Transfer (ET) has surged 18% year-to-date and raised full-year guidance after strong Q1 results. The MLP reported 20% EBITDA growth to $4.94 billion and increased capex plans to $5.5-5.9 billion. With a 6.6% yield, robust project backlog, and attractive 8.7x forward EV/EBITDA valuation, the stock remains a buy despite its strong start.

05/08/2026, 4:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Energy Transfer's Earnings Soar on Record Volumes. Is the High-Yielding Pipeline Stock Still a Buy?

Energy Transfer reported strong Q1 2026 results with 20% earnings growth driven by record volumes and favorable market conditions from Middle East supply disruptions. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance to $18.2-18.6 billion and increased capital spending plans to $5.5-5.9 billion. With a large project backlog through 2030 and a 6.6% dividend yield, the analyst views the stock as a buy despite a 25% year-to-date gain.

05/06/2026, 8:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's Why I Still Wouldn't Touch Energy Transfer LP -- Even With That 6.9% Yield

Despite Energy Transfer LP's attractive 6.9% yield, the author cautions against investment due to the company's capital-intensive business model requiring $5-5.5 billion annually in growth capex plus $1.1 billion in maintenance. The high yield signals execution risk and reinvestment volatility, with a history of dividend cuts (50% reduction in 2020). Compared to regulated utilities yielding 3-5% with more predictable cash flows, Energy Transfer offers less durability for income investors.

05/03/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool