3 Dividend Stocks That Didn't Need $100 Oil to Keep Raising Their Payouts

Three energy companies—Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and Energy Transfer—can sustain and grow their dividends even if oil prices fall significantly below $100 per barrel. Oxy needs only $40/barrel WTI, ExxonMobil requires $35/barrel Brent, and Energy Transfer's pipeline toll model is insulated from commodity price volatility. All three have demonstrated consistent dividend growth and maintain healthy payout ratios.

10/02/2026, 4:20 PM • The Motley Fool

I'd Buy Chevron Stock Without Any Hesitation Right Now. Here's the Reason Why.

Chevron is highlighted as an attractive investment opportunity due to its 39-year streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 7% compound annual growth rate over 25 years. The company's strong financial position, with a breakeven point below $50 per barrel of Brent crude for dividends and capital expenditures through 2030, positions it well to extend its dividend growth streak further.

09/29/2026, 11:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's $187 Billion Warning to Wall Street Echoes Louder Than Ever, Thanks to His Favorite Valuation Measure

Warren Buffett sold approximately $187 billion in stocks over 13 consecutive quarters before his December 31 retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, signaling concerns about market valuations. The Buffett Indicator (market-cap-to-GDP ratio) reached an all-time high of 240.24% in August 2026, suggesting stocks are significantly overvalued. However, Buffett's history demonstrates that patience during overvalued markets often leads to substantial long-term gains for investors.

09/21/2026, 5:07 AM • The Motley Fool

This High-Yield Dividend Stock's 28-Year Dividend Growth Track Record Proves It Can Deliver a Lifetime of Passive Income

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), a master limited partnership in the energy midstream sector, has delivered 28 consecutive years of distribution growth with a current yield of 5.9%. The company maintains a strong financial foundation with an A-/A3 credit rating, low leverage ratio of 3.0x, and fee-based contracts covering 80% of earnings. With $6.5 billion in major capital projects under construction expected to enter service through Q1 2029, and anticipated growth in natural gas demand driven by AI data centers and LNG exports, EPD is positioned to continue increasing distributions and provide long-term passive income.

09/19/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Stocks to Buy if You Think $100 Oil Will Last

With crude oil prices surging above $100 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions, Occidental Petroleum and Chevron are positioned to benefit from sustained high oil prices. Occidental offers more direct exposure to rising oil prices through its upstream-focused business, while Chevron provides a more balanced long-term investment with diversified operations and a strong dividend history.

09/18/2026, 2:15 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

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

I'm Buying Occidental on This Dip -- Not Because of Oil, but Because of This

Occidental Petroleum presents a buying opportunity during its recent 11% pullback from 52-week highs. While high oil prices support the stock, the primary investment thesis centers on aggressive debt reduction (targeting $10 billion from $11.8 billion), which will free up $740 million annually in interest expenses, and strong free cash flow generation (projected over $10 billion in 2026). The company is also achieving $2 billion in cost reductions since 2023 while maintaining 2% annual production growth through 2028.

09/11/2026, 9:15 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

Greg Abel Just Quantified Berkshire's AI Power Opportunity

Berkshire Hathaway is positioning itself to capitalize on AI growth through its energy subsidiary, Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). CEO Greg Abel revealed that data centers now account for 8% of demand in Iowa's energy market, with BHE planning $33.5 billion in capital expenditures through 2026 to expand power generation and transmission. Combined with its large Alphabet stake, Berkshire is leveraging its diversified business portfolio to benefit from the AI revolution.

09/02/2026, 11:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Occidental Petroleum a Bargain or a Value Trap Right Now?

Occidental Petroleum trades 10% below its 52-week high. While near-term oil price headwinds (Strait of Hormuz reopening, Venezuelan output increases) present downside risks, the analyst believes OXY is a long-term bargain. Shell's CEO expects oil prices to rise over 5-10 years, and Occidental projects $4 billion in annual sustainable cash flow improvement by 2030, positioning it well for higher future prices.

08/31/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire's Cash Pile Fell From $400 Billion to $365.5 Billion as Greg Abel Became a Net Buyer for the First Time in 3 Years. What Does That Signal for Investors?

Berkshire Hathaway ended its 14-quarter streak as a net seller of equities in Q2 2026, purchasing $23.5 billion in stocks while selling only $3.7 billion, reducing cash reserves from $400 billion to $365.5 billion. Under new CEO Greg Abel, the company has made strategic portfolio adjustments including significant stake increases in Alphabet through a $10 billion private placement, acquisitions of Occidental Petroleum's chemicals business and Taylor Morrison homebuilder, and increased share buybacks. These moves signal management's confidence in identifying attractive investment opportunities while maintaining a fortress balance sheet with over $360 billion in liquidity.

08/19/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

This Buffett Oil Stock Is Quietly Outperforming Chevron Under Greg Abel. Is It Worth Buying Now?

Occidental Petroleum has surged 36% since Greg Abel became Berkshire Hathaway's CEO in January, outperforming Chevron and the S&P 500. The rally was driven by U.S.-Iran tensions and crude oil price spikes. However, recent muted performance raises questions about sustainability. Future gains depend heavily on another crude oil price surge, particularly when China replenishes its strategic reserves, making Oxy a more volatile bet compared to Chevron's more stable outlook.

08/11/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 63% of Berkshire Hathaway's $355 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 5 Standout Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31, 2025, maintains Warren Buffett's portfolio concentration strategy with 63% ($222.3 billion) of the $355 billion portfolio invested in just five stocks. While Abel shares Buffett's focus on indefinite core holdings like Coca-Cola and American Express, he is distinctly more bullish on technology stocks including Apple and Alphabet. Berkshire has reduced its Bank of America position by 50% since mid-2024 as the stock no longer trades at a discount to book value.

08/07/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Hasn't Touched Berkshire's Energy Holdings. Is That a Signal?

Since becoming CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel has significantly reshuffled the investment portfolio but notably left energy holdings untouched, including major stakes in Chevron and Occidental Petroleum, plus the wholly-owned Berkshire Hathaway Energy utility. This inaction may signal Abel's confidence in energy's value, particularly given rising electricity demand from AI and data centers, though the article cautions against reading too much into non-moves.

08/04/2026, 8:27 AM • The Motley Fool