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Reuben Gregg Brewer

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Reuben Gregg Brewer is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, utilities, REITs, and consumer staples. He is the former director of research at Value Line Publishing, where he rose from mutual fund analyst to equity analyst before leading all research operations. Reuben holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Purchase, a master’s in social work from Columbia University, and an MBA from Regis University. He has been featured as a financial expert on CNBC and in the Financial Times, Barron’s, and InvestmentNews.

Recent Articles by Reuben Gregg Brewer

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Peter Thiel Was an Early Outside Investor in Facebook and Co-Founded Both PayPal and Palantir Before Building a Hedge Fund Now Concentrated in Power and Energy Stocks. Here's What That Track Record Says About Following His Contrarian Bets.

Peter Thiel has scored some big wins as a tech investor and company founder, but that doesn't mean everything he touches will turn to gold.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says These Are the 3 Financial Stocks to Buy

Bond yields are rising fast; the market looks expensive. A bear could be on the way. Consider buying Berkshire Hathaway, Realty Income, and Progressive.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Pfizer or Novo Nordisk?

Novo Nordisk covers its dividend, and Pfizer doesn't, but investors appear increasingly worried about Novo's future.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

2 High-Yield Stocks to Buy in October Without Any Hesitation

Investors aren't giving Medtronic credit for its turnaround, and McCormick is gearing up for a major business expansion.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

The Bond Market's Warning Is Getting Louder, and History Says Investors Should Pay Attention

The market is near all-time highs, and valuations look stretched, even as the bond market flashes important warnings signs.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Worried About a Stock Market Crash? History Says Not So Fast.

You will live through a bear market sometime soon, but history suggests that a bull market will quickly follow.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Why This Oil Giant Keeps Betting on Countries Everyone Else Avoids

Chevron's bet on Venezuela looks like it is finally paying off, and now it's investing in the war-torn Middle East.

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Oct 4, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Cameco Trades Near $85. Here's Why the Uranium Giant Might Be the Safest Way to Play the Nuclear Comeback

Cameco's stock has fallen from $134 to $85, but that drop could be an opportunity for investors looking to invest in nuclear power.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Wall Street Is Bracing for the Fed's Next Move on Rates. These 3 Stocks Win Either Way.

Rising interest rates are unlikely to change the dynamics in the healthcare sector, where people are willing to pay for care.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

3 AI-Power Stocks Riding the Same Data Center Boom, Ranked By Risk

Electricity demand has rocketed higher, and these three companies are helping supply power to AI and the world.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Greg Abel Committed $6.8 Billion to Homebuilders Like Lennar, Increasing Berkshire's Stake by 30%, Even as Mortgage Rates Sit Near 7.5% and Builder Sentiment Hits Multi-Year Lows. Is This Bold Conviction or a Costly Miscalculation?

Berkshire Hathaway thinks in decades, which changes the story around investing in housing stocks.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Prediction: Enterprise Products Partners Will Hit 30 Years of Distribution Growth by Year-End 2028.

Enterprise Products Partners is a toll taker in the energy patch, with a 6% yield and plenty of growth opportunities.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Dividends Will Matter More Than Growth by 2030: Here's My Case

Investing is often viewed as a choice between growth and value, but dividend investing is the approach I would suggest investors take.

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Oct 2, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Bloom Energy Trades at a 380x P/E Ratio. Here's What Has to Go Right to Justify That.

Bloom Energy has been caught up in the AI spending spree, but have investors pushed the stock too far?

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Oct 2, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

2 Insurance Stocks to Buy With Dividend Streaks Longer Than 50 Years

If you are looking for a reliable income stream, these two Dividend Kings should be on your watch list, if not your buy list.

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Oct 1, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

The Supermajor vs. the Shale Specialist: Is ExxonMobil or Devon Energy the Better Buy at $100 Oil?

Oil is highly volatile, with focused pure-play drillers likely to benefit most from high oil prices.

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Oct 1, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Kevin Warsh's Inflation Stance Makes These Cheap Dividend Stocks Look a Lot More Attractive

Inflation is running hot, and the Fed is raising interest rates, but consumers aren't likely to pull back on the products these companies sell.

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Oct 1, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down as Berkshire's Chairman After Delivering a 19.7% Annual Return Over 61 Years. Should Shareholders Be Concerned?

Warren Buffett's tenure as chairman of the board was fairly short, but he already had a succession plan in place.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

NuScale Raised $985 Million With Almost No Revenue. Here's How Long the Cash Lasts

NuScale Power is a money-losing start-up trying to break into the nuclear power industry, but it has lots of cash.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

JPMorgan Elevated Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to Co-Presidents as Jamie Dimon's Board Accelerates Succession Planning. Here's What That Reshuffle Signals for JPMorgan's Next Chapter.

CEO transitions can be difficult, particularly when they involve replacing a highly respected and public leader.

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