5 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The article highlights five blue-chip dividend stocks suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investing: AbbVie, McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, and Becton Dickinson. These companies have demonstrated decades of consecutive dividend increases and strong financial fundamentals, with dividends well-covered by earnings and solid growth prospects ahead.

06/22/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Eos Energy vs. Plug Power: One Clean Energy Stock Looks Compelling Right Now

The article compares two clean energy companies: Eos Energy Enterprises, which manufactures zinc-based battery storage systems, and Plug Power, which builds a hydrogen ecosystem. Both are currently unprofitable but scaling operations. The author recommends Eos Energy as the better investment for 2026, citing its strong production ramp-up, $600 million backlog, and recent European partnerships, while noting Plug Power's history of missing hydrogen infrastructure timelines despite its profitability target of 2028.

06/22/2026, 4:18 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Big Catalyst for Costco Stock Right Now

Costco is experiencing accelerating sales growth as higher fuel prices drive more customers to its gas stations. Members who fill up at Costco tend to spend more in stores, and the company is expanding its gasoline stations to capitalize on this trend. In Q3 FY2026, comparable fuel sales grew 20% while overall comparable sales increased 9.8%, with fuel sales contributing approximately 2.2% to total sales growth.

06/21/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Buy These 3 Growth Stocks Now, Ignore the Noise, and Thank Yourself Later

Despite short-term market noise and consumer spending concerns, Chipotle, Ulta Beauty, and Dutch Bros are executing strong long-term growth strategies. Chipotle is expanding aggressively with 350-370 new restaurants planned for 2026, Ulta is capitalizing on prestige beauty trends and celebrity collaborations, and Dutch Bros is leveraging competitive pricing advantages while expanding into CPG products through major retailers.

06/19/2026, 3:21 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Elite Trillion-Dollar Giants Worth Loading Up On Right Now

The article highlights three trillion-dollar companies—Walmart, Costco, and Berkshire Hathaway—as compelling investment opportunities. Walmart leverages AI and same-day delivery reaching 95% of U.S. households to drive growth. Costco maintains strong member loyalty with rising transaction sizes and membership fees. Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, is expanding into homebuilding and increasing its Alphabet stake, positioning itself as an underappreciated consumer story.

06/19/2026, 8:25 AM • The Motley Fool

This Overlooked Warren Buffett Stock Is Absurdly Cheap Right Now

Berkshire Hathaway has been quietly accumulating shares of Macy's despite being a net seller of stocks overall. The retailer trades at a low 10 P/E ratio and appears undervalued when considering its substantial real estate holdings worth an estimated $9 billion against a market cap of $6.7 billion. Macy's has shown signs of recovery with its strongest Q1 in four years and positive sales growth guidance, while maintaining a sustainable 3% dividend yield.

06/19/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Target Just Raised Its Dividend by the Smallest Amount in 55 Years. Here's Why It's Still a Top Dividend King to Buy in June.

Target approved its 55th consecutive annual dividend increase of 1.8%, the smallest hike in 55 years, bringing the annual dividend to $4.64 per share. Despite recent struggles, the company is investing $5 billion in store upgrades and technology improvements under new CEO Michael Fiddelke. Q1 fiscal 2026 showed net sales surging 7%, though negative free cash flow of $319 million raised concerns. With a 3.4% dividend yield and modest P/E ratio of 18, Target remains an attractive Dividend King stock despite near-term challenges.

06/18/2026, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Consumer Staples ETFs: How PBJ and XLP Stack Up

The article compares two consumer staples ETFs: XLP (State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF) and PBJ (Invesco Food & Beverage ETF). XLP offers a broader consumer staples exposure with a significantly lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.61%), higher dividend yield (2.6% vs 1.6%), and superior 5-year performance ($1,344 vs $1,174 on $1,000 invested). PBJ focuses narrowly on food and beverage stocks with a more concentrated portfolio. Both are defensive investments with low volatility, but XLP emerges as the stronger choice for most investors due to its cost efficiency, higher returns, and larger asset base.

06/17/2026, 9:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Buy and Hold Forever? Here's How Costco Wholesale and Walmart Stack Up.

Costco Wholesale edges out Walmart as the better buy-and-hold investment due to its straightforward business model, loyal membership base, and untapped potential for membership fee increases. However, Costco's stock trades at a steep 49x earnings with only 9-10% expected annual growth, potentially leading to disappointing returns. Walmart faces intensifying competition from Amazon in e-commerce and grocery but has successfully grown its own e-commerce business and advertising revenue.

06/17/2026, 8:35 AM • The Motley Fool

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

The article recommends three Dividend King stocks (companies with 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases) as recession-resistant portfolio holdings: Altria Group for its pricing power despite declining smoking rates, Walmart for its dominant retail position and e-commerce growth, and Coca-Cola for its global beverage dominance and consistent earnings growth.

06/17/2026, 5:02 AM • The Motley Fool

The Crowd Is Dumping Plug Power. Here's Why I'd Be Buying It Down 40%.

Plug Power's stock has declined over 40% from its October 2025 high due to concerns about interest rate hikes, reduced clean energy subsidies, and slow hydrogen adoption. However, the author views this pullback as a buying opportunity, citing the company's strong positioning in the growing green hydrogen market, major contracts like the 275 MW electrolyzer deal, and expectations for positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 2026. The green hydrogen market is projected to expand at 30.2% CAGR through 2033.

06/16/2026, 12:21 PM • The Motley Fool

These Stocks Are Built to Thrive in a Higher-for-Longer Economy

With inflation remaining elevated above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and interest rates expected to stay high, five stocks are positioned to thrive in a higher-for-longer economic environment: JPMorgan Chase benefits from sustained high rates through increased net interest income; Visa gains from higher nominal GDP growth and transaction values; Caterpillar capitalizes on strong industrial CapEx and data center demand; Brookfield Infrastructure Partners leverages inflation-indexed contracts; and Walmart dominates through scale advantages and attracts price-conscious consumers.

06/15/2026, 5:12 PM • Investing

Dow Jones Edges Higher While SpaceX Steals the Show With $2 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX's IPO debut dominated market activity on Friday, opening at $168 per share (22% above its $135 IPO price) and reaching a $2.2 trillion valuation. While major indexes remained relatively flat, Amazon and Microsoft experienced modest declines on above-average volume, suggesting investors rotated funds into SpaceX. Oil prices fell 2% amid optimism over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

06/12/2026, 1:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Dollar General Sales Are Soaring. Is the Discount Retailer's Stock a Buy in 2026?

Dollar General reported surprisingly strong Q1 2026 results with 2% same-store sales growth and 3.4% revenue growth despite inflation concerns. The company has successfully reinvented itself to attract higher-income customers ($100k+), improved gross margins, and expanded its $1-or-less product selection. While analyst consensus suggests a $130.61 fair value versus the current $109.96 price, the stock remains a cautious value play rather than a core growth holding due to modest net growth potential and execution uncertainty.

06/11/2026, 6:18 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Walmart a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Walmart's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade with a 401% return, driven by its dominant retail position and growing e-commerce business. While the company's mature business model and high valuation (P/E of 41) suggest it won't deliver explosive growth, its stability, strong market share, and successful e-commerce expansion position it as a quality long-term investment that should continue outperforming the broader market.

06/10/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool