If You're Worried About a Market Crash, Here's the 1 Thing You Shouldn't Do, According to History.

With the S&P 500 facing valuation concerns and macroeconomic headwinds, the article advises investors not to sell during a market crash. Historical data shows that staying invested and holding through downturns leads to significant long-term gains. The article recommends building a defensive portfolio with dividend and stable stocks, and keeping cash reserves to buy at lower prices.

07/15/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's What I Think Is Going On With Coca-Cola Stock

Coca-Cola stock is outperforming the market in 2026, up 22% versus 11% for the S&P 500, even beating growth stocks like Nvidia and Amazon. The article attributes this to investors seeking defensive, stable investments amid economic headwinds including inflation and geopolitical tensions. Coca-Cola's strong brand moat, 64-year dividend increase streak, and reliable growth make it an attractive defensive portfolio component despite its lower yield of 2.5%.

07/15/2026, 4:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Here Are the Coca-Cola Shares You'd Need to Generate $12,000 in Annual Dividend Income

To generate $12,000 in annual dividend income from Coca-Cola, an investor would need approximately 5,660 shares worth roughly $472,585 at current prices. While KO's 2.5% dividend yield is respectable but average, the stock offers compelling value through 64 consecutive years of dividend increases and strong capital appreciation of 83% over the past decade, making it an attractive long-term income investment despite requiring significant upfront capital.

07/14/2026, 3:32 AM • The Motley Fool

Better Buy: Coca-Cola at an All-Time High With a 2.5% Dividend Yield or Pepsi With a 4.2% Dividend Yield?

The article compares Coca-Cola and PepsiCo as dividend investment options. While Coca-Cola has outperformed over the last five years with stronger Q1 revenue growth and a 64-year dividend increase streak, PepsiCo offers a higher dividend yield (4.2% vs 2.5%), a lower P/E ratio (18 vs 26), and diversification through food brands. The author recommends PepsiCo for income-oriented investors seeking better value and potential for stock price recovery.

07/13/2026, 2:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Coke Is Trading at Its Steepest Premium to Pepsi in Years. History Says This Is What Happens Next.

Coca-Cola is trading at a significant premium to PepsiCo, with a forward P/E of 25.3 versus Pepsi's 16—the widest gap in years. While Coke's superior execution, higher margins, and better positioning in wellness trends justify some premium, Pepsi's steep discount and elevated dividend yield may present a value opportunity if the company can execute its turnaround plan with activist investor Elliott Management's backing.

07/13/2026, 9:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street's Newest Blockbuster Stock Split Was Just Announced -- and This Non-Tech Titan Has Skyrocketed 457,000% Since Its IPO

Monster Beverage announced a 2-for-1 forward stock split effective August 10, marking its sixth split since IPO. The energy drink company has delivered exceptional returns of approximately 457,000% since going public, driven by its strategic partnership with Coca-Cola and consistent innovation. Monster has achieved 33 consecutive years of positive net sales growth and maintains the No. 2 position in the domestic energy drink market.

07/13/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Better Buy for the Second Half: Celsius Down 36% or a 50/50 Split of Coca-Cola and Pepsi?

Celsius Holdings has fallen 36% in 2026 as its flagship brand loses momentum despite acquiring multiple energy drink brands. The article argues that a 50/50 split between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo is a better investment for the second half of 2026, as both beverage giants are successfully adapting to health trends with prebiotic products, offering diversification, growing dividends, and less volatility than the high-risk Celsius bet.

07/12/2026, 11:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Most Recent Warning to Wall Street Echoes One He Issued During the Dot-Com Bubble. Is It Time to Listen?

Warren Buffett has issued a new warning comparing current market activity to 'gambling,' echoing concerns he raised during the dot-com bubble in 2000. With the S&P 500 at its second-most expensive valuation level ever (measured by the Shiller CAPE ratio), investors are warned that a market pullback may be imminent. However, such downturns historically present buying opportunities for long-term investors in quality stocks.

07/12/2026, 4:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Could Coca-Cola Issue a Stock Split If It Hits $100 Per Share?

Coca-Cola's stock has reached new all-time highs near $85.68, prompting speculation about a potential stock split. However, despite hovering around price levels that preceded its last two splits in 1996 and 2012, a split is unlikely. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has become more tech-focused, and Coke's low weighting in the index (0.9%) means a split would have minimal impact. The company remains a solid dividend investment with a 64-year streak of dividend increases and strong cash generation.

07/10/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons to Buy This 4.2%-Yielding Dividend King Stock in July

PepsiCo is trading at a discount with a 4.2% yield and has maintained 54 consecutive years of dividend increases, making it one of only six Dividend Kings yielding above 4%. Despite recent underperformance versus Coca-Cola and mixed Q2 earnings results, the company is actively working to revitalize its major brands and offers an attractive valuation at 16 times forward earnings.

07/09/2026, 10:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel's Alphabet Bet Topped Berkshire's Coca-Cola Stake

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, has made Alphabet the conglomerate's largest technology holding, surpassing its iconic Coca-Cola position. Berkshire invested $10 billion in Alphabet's private placement to fund AI infrastructure expansion in the first half of 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward technology investments that Warren Buffett largely avoided.

07/09/2026, 6:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Just Hit an All-Time High -- and Pepsi Trades 16% Below Its 52-Week High. Which Dividend Giant Is the Better Buy?

Coca-Cola has reached record highs with strong 10% organic revenue growth and 64 consecutive years of dividend increases, but trades at a premium 26x forward earnings. PepsiCo lags with only 2.6% organic revenue growth and trades 16% below its 52-week high, but offers a higher 4.1% yield and trades at just 17x forward earnings. The author recommends PepsiCo as the better value for dividend investors, citing its margin of safety despite upcoming earnings on July 9.

07/06/2026, 9:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Become Berkshire's Next Forever Holding

Berkshire Hathaway has significantly increased its stake in Alphabet, tripling its position from 17.8 million shares in Q3 2025 to 54 million shares by Q1 2026, and recently committed an additional $10 billion through a private placement. The article argues that Alphabet exhibits characteristics of Berkshire's 'forever stocks' due to its diverse business model, dominant search monopoly, high-margin cloud services, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation, positioning it as a long-term compounder similar to Coca-Cola.

07/06/2026, 2:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola Is Crushing the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026, but This Higher-Yield Dividend King Could Be an Even Better Stock to Buy for the Second Half of 2026

While Coca-Cola has outperformed the market with a 16% gain in 2026 due to its stable dividend history and outsourced production model that shields it from inflation, PepsiCo presents a compelling alternative for dividend investors. PepsiCo, which owns its bottling operations and snack brands, faced margin pressures from inflation but is showing signs of recovery with improved Q1 results. With a higher dividend yield of 4.2% versus Coca-Cola's 2.6% and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases, PepsiCo could reward investors while awaiting market recognition of its turnaround.

07/05/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Stock Is Now Cheaper Than Coca-Cola. Here's the Math.

Nvidia now trades at a lower forward price-to-earnings ratio (22x) than Coca-Cola (26x), despite being the world's most valuable company. Nvidia's revenue grew 85% year-over-year while Coca-Cola guides for mid-single-digit growth, yet investors are pricing in fears of an AI spending slowdown. The analyst believes Nvidia's valuation may offer better value for new investments compared to Coca-Cola's premium pricing driven by defensive investor sentiment.

07/04/2026, 9:20 PM • The Motley Fool