If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says Buying and Holding These Stocks Is a Smart Move

The article recommends a buy-and-hold strategy for weathering inevitable bear markets, highlighting that the S&P 500 has historically recovered from all downturns. It suggests focusing on dividend-paying stocks in defensive sectors like healthcare and consumer staples, particularly Dividend Kings that have increased dividends for 50+ years, as these provide stability and income during market volatility.

08/22/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Nike Now Yields More Than Coca-Cola. Is the Turnaround Finally Priced In?

Nike's 4% dividend yield now exceeds Coca-Cola's 2.4%, reflecting a depressed share price rather than financial weakness. The article argues Nike's stock may be undervalued ahead of a successful turnaround, supported by strong performance in Nike Running (five quarters of double-digit growth), improving margins, and a discounted price-to-sales ratio of 1.3x versus historical 2.0x+. While recent revenue declined 2% on a currency-neutral basis, management expects free cash flow to rebound to $3 billion in fiscal 2027, making the dividend sustainable and offering potential for both income and capital appreciation.

08/22/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is It Really Smart to Buy Stocks Right Now? Here's Warren Buffett's Best Advice.

The stock market is trading at expensive valuations similar to the dot-com bubble, with the Buffett indicator at an all-time high of 238%. Despite concerns about market conditions and investor gambling behavior, Warren Buffett advises a long-term investment strategy focused on buying wonderful companies at fair prices rather than attempting short-term gains.

08/20/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

No Matter What Happens to the Market, These 3 Dividend Stocks Belong in Your Portfolio

The article recommends three consumer staples dividend stocks—Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—as reliable portfolio anchors during market volatility. All three companies have decades-long histories of consistent dividend payments and annual increases, selling everyday essential products that maintain demand regardless of economic conditions.

08/18/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

There's No Denying Altria Group Has a High Yield, But This Stock Could Be an Even Better Buy for Dividend Investors Looking for Reliable Passive Income

While Altria Group offers a higher dividend yield of 6.5% compared to Coca-Cola's 2.4%, the article argues Coca-Cola is a better choice for dividend investors. Altria faces declining cigarette demand and relies on price increases rather than volume growth to boost revenue, raising sustainability concerns. Coca-Cola, despite a lower yield, demonstrates stronger business fundamentals with rebounding sales volumes, profit growth, and robust free cash flow generation, making it more suitable for long-term dividend growth.

08/16/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

This Dividend King Has Raised Its Payout for 64 Straight Years -- And It's Outperforming the "Magnificent Seven" This Year

Coca-Cola has extended its dividend growth streak to 64 consecutive years and is outperforming all Magnificent Seven stocks in 2026, with shares up over 25%. The beverage giant has benefited from sector rotation as investors shift away from tech due to concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Despite slower long-term growth ambitions (4-6% revenue, 7-9% EPS growth), Coca-Cola delivered strong Q2 results with 7% revenue growth and 16% EPS growth.

08/16/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Dividend Stock That Warren Buffett Backed for Decades. Here's Why It Just Hit an All-Time High Under Greg Abel.

Coca-Cola, Warren Buffett's longest-held equity position, has hit an all-time high under Greg Abel's leadership. The stock is up 26% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 14% gain. Buffett's 1988 investment of $1.3 billion has grown to nearly $35 billion, with the company maintaining its dominance through strong marketing, a 64-year dividend increase streak, and 6% organic revenue growth despite inflationary pressures.

08/15/2026, 11:27 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Just Plowed $4.2 Billion Into Warren Buffett's All-Time Favorite Stock

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel has invested $4.2 billion in stock buybacks during Q2 2026, continuing Warren Buffett's strategy of returning capital to shareholders. Abel has also invested over $20 billion in Alphabet since taking over as CEO. With $365 billion in cash reserves, Berkshire is well-positioned to continue buybacks and strategic investments.

08/15/2026, 9:23 AM • The Motley Fool

All It Takes Is 50 Shares of This High-Yielding Dividend Stock to Generate Over $200 in Year Dividends

Coca-Cola Femsa (KOF), the world's largest bottler of Coca-Cola products by volume serving Latin America, offers an attractive 3.9% dividend yield. With a stock price of $109.87 and dividend of $4.24 per share, investors need approximately 50 shares to generate $212 in annual dividends. The stock has outperformed Coca-Cola over the past five years, gaining nearly 140%, and benefits from growing demand for carbonated and low-sugar beverages in Latin America.

08/14/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

PepsiCo Stock Has Stalled. Here Is Why the Second Half of 2026 Could Be Its Turning Point.

PepsiCo's stock has underperformed despite improving fundamentals. The company has successfully pivoted its product mix toward healthier options, resulting in revenue growth of over 7% in the first half of fiscal 2026 and significantly improved net income. Trading at an 18 P/E ratio with a 4.1% dividend yield and Dividend King status, PepsiCo offers better value than Coca-Cola and could see a rally in the second half of 2026 as investors recognize its recovery.

08/12/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Is iShares US Consumer Staples ETF a Better Buy Than Invesco Food & Beverage?

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) across multiple metrics, including a lower 0.38% expense ratio versus 0.61%, higher 2.6% dividend yield versus 1.3%, and superior 1-year returns of 8.9% versus -1.0%. With 53 diversified holdings across consumer staples, healthcare, and materials versus PBJ's 31 food and beverage-focused companies, IYK offers broader sector exposure and better long-term performance.

08/11/2026, 3:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Despite More Tech Investments, Coca-Cola Stock Is a Top 5 Holding in Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio

Coca-Cola remains Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest holding at 9.8% of the portfolio, generating over $848 million annually in dividends despite the conglomerate's increased focus on tech stocks like Apple and Alphabet. With 64 consecutive years of dividend increases and a 24.5% stock price gain in 2026, Coca-Cola is positioned to remain a top holding under CEO Greg Abel.

08/11/2026, 9:17 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy as Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Starts to Deploy the Company's Cash Hoard?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has shifted from its conservative cash-hoarding strategy to actively deploying capital. The company resumed share buybacks ($4.5B in Q2), became a net stock buyer for the first time in 3+ years (including a $10B Alphabet investment), and acquired homebuilder Taylor Morrison. Operating earnings grew 16% in Q2, though insurance underwriting profits declined. With $365.5B in cash remaining and an attractive valuation (1.85x tangible book value), analysts view the stock as a compelling long-term buy.

08/11/2026, 6:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street's Latest Blockbuster Stock Split Has Arrived -- and This Industry Titan Has Rallied 337,000% Over the Last 32 Years

Monster Beverage completed its sixth forward 2-for-1 stock split on August 11, 2026. The energy drink company has delivered a remarkable 337,000% return since 1994, driven by its dominant market position and strategic partnership with Coca-Cola, which provides global distribution access and owns approximately 20% of the company.

08/11/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Stock Recently Hit a New All-Time High. Has It Gotten Too Expensive?

Coca-Cola stock has surged 25% in 2026, hitting all-time highs as investors seek safe-haven stocks. However, the analyst argues the stock is overvalued at 26x trailing earnings given its modest 5-6% organic growth rate. While the business is solid with a reliable 2.4% dividend yield, the current valuation doesn't justify buying at these levels.

08/10/2026, 2:16 PM • The Motley Fool