Prediction: Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Will Dispose of One of Berkshire Hathaway's Largest Holdings

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, is expected to continue selling the company's Bank of America stake. Berkshire has already sold 549.5 million BofA shares (53% of its position) since June 2024, driven by the bank's valuation reaching a 59% premium to book value and reduced interest rate sensitivity following the Fed's rate cuts.

09/16/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 82% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 10 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel has taken over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett's retirement. Abel maintains Buffett's strategy of portfolio concentration, with 82% ($294 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion invested assets concentrated in 10 stocks. A key difference is Abel's willingness to invest in tech stocks like Apple and Alphabet, while maintaining Buffett's core holdings in financial stocks and 'indefinite' holdings like Coca-Cola and American Express.

09/11/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Fewer Than 30 Companies in the S&P 500 Have Raised Their Dividend for 50 Straight Years. This Financial Stock Is One of Them.

S&P Global is highlighted as one of fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies that have raised dividends for 50+ consecutive years, achieving 54 years of increases. The company has delivered over 15% annualized returns over three decades, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.4%. Despite earlier concerns about AI disruption and disappointing Q4 results, S&P Global's dominant 50% market share in credit ratings, asset-light business model with 54% operating margins, and recent earnings guidance raise make it an attractive buy at current valuations of 26.4x earnings.

09/04/2026, 12:45 PM • The Motley Fool

Sodexo réalise une émission obligataire d’un montant de 1 100 000 000 d’euros

Sodexo has successfully issued a €1.1 billion euro-denominated bond in two tranches: €600 million maturing in 2032 at 4.00% and €500 million maturing in 2036 at 4.50%. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to refinance an existing €800 million bond maturing in April 2027. The new bonds are rated BBB by S&P and Baa1 by Moody's, and will be listed on Euronext Paris.

08/26/2026, 12:50 PM • GlobeNewswire

Sodexo completes a euro-denominated bond issuance of EUR 1,100,000,000

Sodexo successfully issued EUR 1.1 billion in euro-denominated bonds across two tranches maturing in 2032 and 2036 with coupons of 4.00% and 4.50% respectively. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to redeem outstanding EUR 800 million bonds due in April 2027. The bonds are rated BBB by S&P and Baa1 by Moody's, reflecting the company's strong access to capital markets and disciplined debt management.

08/26/2026, 12:50 PM • GlobeNewswire

If Amazon Is a Top Growth Stock, Then Why Does It Trade at Just 21.3x Forward Earnings While the S&P 500 Trades at 20.4x? This Is the Only Answer I Can Think Of.

Amazon trades at a modest 21.3x forward earnings despite strong growth, slightly above the S&P 500's 20.4x multiple. The company reported impressive Q2 results with 20% sales growth and AWS revenue up 37.5% year-over-year, driven by AI demand. The author attributes the relatively low valuation to market expectations that mega-cap companies face growth caps compared to smaller upstarts, despite Amazon's continued double-digit growth across e-commerce, cloud services, and emerging chip and satellite businesses.

08/23/2026, 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

American Express Raised Its Platinum Annual Fee to $895. Here's What the 29% Hike Means for Card-Fee Revenue.

American Express increased its Platinum card annual fee from $695 to $895, a 29% hike and the first increase since 2021. The fee increase is expected to meaningfully boost card-fee revenue, which already accounts for over 14% of total revenue. Despite the price increase, retention rates remained stable near 100%, and the company's subscription-based fee model provides recurring, reliable income independent of spending patterns.

07/15/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Where Will Solana Be in 3 Years?

Solana (SOL) hit a record high of $295 in January 2025 but has since pulled back to $73 amid interest rate concerns and a security breach. The article argues Solana should stabilize and gradually recover over the next three years, driven by adoption from payment companies, tokenized assets, regulatory clarity from the CLARITY Act, Moody's integration, the Alpenglow upgrade, and spot ETF approvals. The author predicts Solana will become a recognized blue chip token alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum, though unlikely to set new record highs in the near term.

06/27/2026, 1:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Climate Risk Management Market Surges to $19.08 billion at a CAGR 17.3% by 2031 | Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

The global Climate Risk Management Market is projected to grow from USD 8.59 billion in 2026 to USD 19.08 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 17.3%. Growth is driven by increasing enterprise adoption of climate risk solutions for assessing physical hazards, transition pressures, and regulatory obligations. North America leads the market, while carbon accounting and emissions management represents the fastest-growing application segment.

06/25/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

1 Dividend King Stock Down 25% to Buy Right Now

S&P Global's stock has fallen 25% from its 52-week high due to AI disruption fears and disappointing 2026 earnings guidance. However, the company's dominant 50% market share in credit ratings, strong competitive moats, and 53-year dividend increase history make it an attractive buying opportunity at its lowest valuation since late 2022.

06/19/2026, 3:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Moody's Credit Ratings Are Coming for Tokenized Assets. What This Means For Solana Might Surprise You.

Moody's has integrated its credit ratings directly into Solana's blockchain to facilitate trading of tokenized bonds and fixed-income securities. This move eliminates friction in accessing credit data and represents confidence in Solana as a faster alternative to Ethereum for blockchain-based transactions. While Ethereum currently leads in tokenized assets, Solana's speed advantage and upcoming upgrades position it for growth in the tokenized asset space.

06/19/2026, 2:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Is S&P Global the Best Wide-Moat Financial Stock to Buy Right Now?

S&P Global (SPGI) is presented as an attractive investment opportunity with multiple competitive moats across its credit ratings, indexing, and market intelligence businesses. Despite a 17% year-to-date decline driven by AI disruption concerns, the stock trades at a relatively cheap valuation of 21x forward earnings. The company demonstrated strong Q1 2026 performance with 10% revenue growth and 32% earnings growth, with full-year guidance of 6.3-8.3% revenue growth.

06/12/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever

The article highlights five Berkshire Hathaway holdings recommended as long-term investments: American Express, Alphabet, Apple, Coca-Cola, and Moody's. These stocks are praised for their consistent performance, strong business models, and market dominance in their respective industries. New CEO Greg Abel continues to maintain these positions, signaling confidence in their long-term value.

05/29/2026, 5:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Oil Prices Are Rising. Here Are the 3 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now.

As crude oil prices rise, three mid-cap energy stocks offer differentiated exposure to the energy sector: Permian Resources is a low-cost shale operator with record production and declining drilling costs; Kosmos Energy benefits from LNG export capacity growth through its stake in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project; and Weatherford International, an oilfield services company, stands to gain from increased operator spending globally.

05/15/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool