The Motley Foolยท2025-11-08 12:15Core Insights - Dividend-paying stocks are recommended for investors, particularly Baby Boomers aged 61 to 79, as they are more likely to own stocks [1][2] Group 1: Investment Opportunities - Berkshire Hathaway, led by incoming CEO Greg Abel, may introduce a dividend as the company holds a cash reserve of $382 billion [3][4] - Waste Management is considered a stable investment due to its essential services in trash collection and recycling, with a recent forward P/E ratio of 23.5, below its five-year average of 27.4 [6][8] - Realty Income, a REIT, offers a high dividend yield of 5.6% and has a strong track record of paying dividends for 664 consecutive months [10][12] Group 2: Financial Metrics - Berkshire Hathaway has a market cap of $1,077 billion, with a gross margin of 24.85% [4] - Waste Management has a market cap of $81 billion, with a gross margin of 28.92% and a dividend yield of 1.65% [8][9] - Realty Income has a market cap of $52 billion, a gross margin of 48.14%, and a 98.7% occupancy rate across its properties [12][14]