Warren Buffett Says "Father Time Always Wins." History Says Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Will Win Out Anyway.

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with his son Howard taking over. The article highlights Buffett's investment philosophy: long-term holding of quality businesses generates wealth better than short-term trading. Key examples include decades-long positions in Coca-Cola, American Express, and Apple. For average investors, Buffett recommends dollar-cost averaging into low-cost S&P 500 index funds rather than attempting individual stock picking.

09/24/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

NCAA Basketball Finals 2026 Post-Event Analysis Highlights Fan Engagement, Sponsorship Growth and Emerging Media Opportunities

The 2026 NCAA Basketball Finals demonstrated strong commercial performance with record men's viewership (18.30 million average), 15-16% growth in women's championship audiences, sold-out Final Four tickets, and sustained sponsorship value from major corporate partners. Long-term sponsorship agreements and expanded international media rights, particularly Disney's $920 million women's basketball deal through 2032, underscore March Madness's position as a valuable sports property.

09/24/2026, 5:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why's Everyone Talking About Monster Beverage Stock Now?

Monster Beverage continues to defy expectations as a mature company, posting 20%+ revenue growth in Q2 2026 with international sales jumping 34.6% and now representing 46% of total revenue. Key markets like China (+62.5%), Brazil (+82%), and India (+84%) are accelerating rapidly. The partnership with Coca-Cola's distribution network provides significant leverage for global expansion, though the stock trades at a premium 41x P/E ratio and faces competitive risks.

09/23/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Functional Foods and Beverages Market to Reach $591.7 Billion by 2030, Driven by Rising Consumer Demand for Preventive Health Nutrition

The global functional foods and beverages market is projected to grow from $365.1 billion in 2024 to $591.7 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.6%. Growth is driven by consumer shift toward preventive health nutrition, premiumization, beverage innovation, and expansion in Asia-Pacific. North America leads with 34.3% market share, while emerging technologies like microbiome science and AI-driven personalization reshape competition.

09/23/2026, 5:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

2 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy in September Even as Oil Surges Past $100 Per Barrel.

As oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, pressuring consumer spending, Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble stand out as reliable dividend stocks. Both companies have decades of consecutive dividend increases, resilient brand portfolios, and consistent profitability that allows them to maintain and grow dividends even during economic challenges.

09/22/2026, 4:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

Coca-Cola stock declined 1.13% to $87.25 on September 21, 2026, underperforming the broader market which gained significantly. The stock has lost 3.13% over the past month. While earnings forecasts show modest growth (6.1% EPS increase expected), the company trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 26.81 versus its industry average of 16.68, and holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

09/21/2026, 5:45 PM • Zacks

End of an Era: 3 Investment Lessons from Warren Buffett That Every Investor Should Follow

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era. The article highlights three key investment lessons from the Oracle of Omaha: the superiority of low-cost index funds over actively managed funds, the importance of investing in companies with durable competitive advantages and wide moats, and the value of contrarian investing by buying when others are fearful and selling when valuations are stretched.

09/21/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

The Investing Playbook for Retirees Who Can't Afford to Lose

The article provides a strategic framework for retirees on fixed incomes to protect their savings while managing inflation risk. It recommends a three-bucket approach: maintaining 12-24 months of expenses in cash/short-term fixed income, holding inflation-beating investments with dividend stocks, and allocating remaining funds to long-term growth stocks. The strategy emphasizes identifying essential expenses, calculating guaranteed income gaps, and using bond ladders and high-yield savings accounts to avoid forced asset sales during market downturns.

09/21/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Monster Beverage and Coca-Cola Beat the S&P 500 Over the Last 5 Years. Here's Whether the Next 5 Years Will Look the Same.

Monster Beverage and Coca-Cola both outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years, with gains of 88.1% and 87.3% respectively versus the index's 85.1%. However, looking ahead, the analyst favors Coca-Cola due to its strong competitive position, steady growth, and consistent dividend increases (64 years of raises), while Monster Beverage faces competitive pressures and risks from shifting consumer preferences toward energy drinks.

09/21/2026, 5:37 AM • The Motley Fool

History Says This Is the Amount of Yearly Dividend Income a $25,000 Investment in Coca-Cola Stock Could Generate By 2036.

A $25,000 investment in Coca-Cola stock currently yielding 2.4% would generate $600 in annual dividend income. Based on the company's historical 4.5% annual dividend growth rate over the past decade, this income could rise to approximately $932 per year by 2036. Coca-Cola's status as a Dividend King with 64 consecutive years of dividend increases, combined with strong free cash flow generation, supports the expectation of continued dividend growth.

09/20/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

The S&P 500 Yields Just 1.1% While 10-Year Treasury Yields Have Surged to 5%. This Dividend Stock Provides a Middle Ground for Long-Term Investors.

With S&P 500 dividend yields at historic lows of 1.1% and 10-year Treasury yields near 5%, Coca-Cola offers a middle-ground investment at 2.5% yield. As a Dividend King with 65 years of consecutive payout increases, Coca-Cola has gained 26% year-to-date and announced $10 billion in domestic spending through 2030, suggesting confidence in its long-term prospects despite rising interest rates.

09/19/2026, 4:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study in the United States Examines U.S. Sports Fan Behavior Across 18 Sport Categories

A comprehensive sports fan analytics study based on 6,666 U.S. consumers surveyed in January 2024 examines fandom trends across 18 sports categories, measuring viewership, attendance, social media engagement, sponsorship influence, and mobile consumption. The study identifies major brands and provides insights relevant to advertisers, sponsors, leagues, and media companies seeking to understand evolving fan behavior across streaming, mobile, and social channels.

09/18/2026, 4:20 AM • GlobeNewswire

Long-Term Treasury Yields Now Beat These Dividend Stalwarts. Is Government Debt the Top Passive-Income Play?

With 10-year Treasury yields near 5%, investors face a choice between government bonds and dividend stocks. While Treasuries offer risk-free income, blue-chip dividend stocks like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble provide superior long-term returns through dividend growth and capital appreciation, making them the better choice despite lower current yields.

09/17/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Has 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 8 Stocks. Is the 1 That's Lagging Behind the S&P 500 the Best Buy Now?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has concentrated 75% of its $365.2 billion equity portfolio into 8 stocks. American Express is the only one lagging the S&P 500 over the past year due to margin compression from high cardholder rewards and marketing expenses. Despite these headwinds, the article argues American Express offers compelling value at 19.7x trailing earnings for long-term investors who believe in its business model.

09/17/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

My Top 5 Favorite Stocks for an Uncertain Market

The article recommends five resilient stocks suitable for uncertain market conditions: Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceutical and medtech leader with 28 billion-dollar products), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (cystic fibrosis treatment market leader with pipeline expansion), Costco (essential goods retailer with high membership renewal rates), Coca-Cola (beverage company with strong brands and free cash flow), and American Express (payment card company with affluent customer base). These companies offer stability through essential products, strong market positions, and consistent dividend payments.

09/16/2026, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool