3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for a Lifetime of Rising Passive Income

Energy Transfer's midstream toll booth model oozes cash flow. Chevron's a proven winner with exciting growth prospects following its acquisition of Hess.

The Motley Fool • 6 hours ago

At $100 Per Barrel, Which Oil Stock Has Dominated in 2026: ExxonMobil, Chevron, or BP?

Energy is back in focus midday Thursday. WTI crude oil is up 6% over the past 24 hours to $91.94 per barrel, and Barron's reported that WTI briefly hit $100 per barrel earlier today, its first time above $100 in nearly two months, before settling near $91.94.

24/7 Wall Street • 21 hours ago

Brent Crude Tops $100 After Reports of Tanker Attacks Near Saudi Arabia. Should Investors Buy Oil Stocks Now?

Yemen's Houthi militants reportedly attacked oil tankers near the coast of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has been using the Red Sea to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

The Motley Fool • 21 hours ago

Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say

Venezuela's oil ministry has told partners of state energy company ​PDVSA that it will maintain ‌the July 28 deadline it had set to migrate oil and gas contracts ​to a new legal framework ​approved in January, rushing executives ⁠to complete the negotiation of terms, ​three sources close to the ​talks said.

Reuters • Jul 23, 2026

59% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Sits in 5 Dow Stocks. This Is My Top Pick to Buy Now.

Some of Berkshire's top stocks have been in the equities portfolio for decades. Warren Buffett is responsible for many of Berkshire's core positions, but new CEO Greg Abel has begun making his mark on the portfolio.

The Motley Fool • 19 hours ago

Navigating the Energy Surge: A Value-Chain Guide to Energy ETFs

The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical-related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surged, investors can potentially enhance exposure by targeting specific segments of the energy market.

ETF Trends • 21 hours ago

Earnings Season Totally Hinges On Great Results From 5 Stocks

Want to know if second-quarter earnings season is a success? Watch the results of five S&P 500 companies.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 22, 2026

These Dividend Aristocrats Yield Enough to Let Your Passive Income Do the Heavy Lifting

Dividend Aristocrats have earned their reputation the hard way: through recessions, rate cycles, and oil crashes, they kept raising the payout.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 21, 2026

Refiners elbow traders to take a larger slice of Venezuela's oil

Refiners and oil-producing firms in the U.S. and elsewhere are gaining market share in Venezuela's crude as they sign direct contracts with ​state-run PDVSA, challenging the global traders that inked earlier deals with the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.

Reuters • Jul 21, 2026

Why energy stocks still look so cheap, even after their big rally this month

Energy stocks are having a big month as oil prices surge on Iran war fears — but it's not solely the conflict in the Middle East that makes the sector appear attractive.

Market Watch • Jul 21, 2026