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247wallst.com - 2026-07-26 09:11:53

As of July 24, Alphabet's two share classes combined represent Berkshire's fifth largest holding. Buffett must believe that the tech enterprise will earn a satisfactory return on its huge capital expenditures, which are projected to total $200 billion in 2026.

fool.com - 2026-07-26 08:50:00

Stock buybacks are already ramping up. Contrary to a common assumption, there are technology growth names that also pay reliable dividends.

fool.com - 2026-07-25 06:15:00

Jamie Dimon, a legend on Wall Street, gave some pretty cautious commentary a few days ago in a sit-down with CNBC, commenting on global and fiscal risks that the market may very well be underestimating.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-24 09:41:04

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and OMAHA, Neb., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Taylor Morrison today announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-24 09:00:00

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., & OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Taylor Morrison today announced the completion of Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion.Under Berkshire, Taylor Morrison will continue to be led by CEO Sheryl Palmer, who will oversee the integration of Taylor Morrison's portfoli.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-24 09:00:00

Berkshire Hathaway generated $3.1 billion in earnings from its cash balance in the first three months of this year. Buffett and Abel would ideally like to allocate this capital to higher-returning opportunities.

fool.com - 2026-07-24 08:05:00

In more than half a century, Warren Buffett oversaw an aggregate gain in Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares (BRKA) of almost 6,100,000%. Although Buffett was fallible, being wrong never cost him or his shareholders a fortune.

fool.com - 2026-07-24 07:06:00

BRENTWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lauren Ravitz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is pleased to offer a distinctive, newly built soft contemporary by Yuna Megre and Maria Mikena, an award-winning team with over 40 years of global design experience. Located in Westwood nearby local shops and restaurants, the residence offers clean modern lines, natural textures and a seamless flow between the interior/exterior spaces, which include a backyard oasis with a pool and spa. “.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-24 06:00:00

Warren Buffett initiated the Berkshire Hathaway investment in Alphabet. Alphabet is benefiting tremendously from the artificial intelligence boom.

fool.com - 2026-07-23 21:00:00

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.

fool.com - 2026-07-23 15:30:00

Berkshire Hathaway may look like it missed the AI investing craze, but its utility business is quietly benefiting every time a new data center comes online and needs massive amounts of electricity. The biggest winners from AI won't all be chipmakers.

fool.com - 2026-07-23 05:15:00

Taylor Morrison Home NYSE: TMHC stockholders approved the company's proposed merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. during a special meeting held at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to remarks from company executives at the meeting.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-23 03:03:10

The pitch for the VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (NYSEARCA:OMAH) is almost too clever to ignore.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-22 13:35:33

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

zacks.com - 2026-07-22 10:01:07

Buffett recently told CNBC that he was behind Berkshire's huge recent investments in Alphabet. That's a big deal because it confirms that one of the greatest investors ever remains actively engaged in deploying Berkshire's capital.

fool.com - 2026-07-22 04:44:00

Two-thirds of Berkshire's $263 billion stock portfolio sits in just five companies. Apple remains the largest position, at about 22% of the portfolio.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 21:22:00

Greg Abel took over as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO this year. It was Warren Buffett, however, who initiated the company's recent move to buy Alphabet.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 19:30:00

Alphabet is currently Berkshire Hathaway's fifth-largest holding. Alphabet is a full-stack AI company.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 16:24:00

Alongside its stakes in Apple and Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaway has indirect AI exposure through its wholly-owned Precision Castparts subsidiary. Precision, a manufacturer of specialty components for jet turbines, is tapping into booming AI-center-related demand for gas turbines.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 16:05:00

BRK.B's $397.38B cash reserve supports acquisitions, equity investments, buybacks and resilience across market cycles.

zacks.com - 2026-07-21 15:21:04

NVIDIA, Amazon, Berkshire, Palantir and Dell stand out as founder-run companies with strong vision, innovation and long-term growth drivers.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 15:10:31

On July 14, Warren Buffett announced a donation of about $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to his family's charitable foundations. The legendary investor intends to donate the remaining $140 billion of his shares to charity by Dec. 31, 2034.

fool.com - 2026-07-20 02:30:00

American Express stands out in Berkshire Hathaway's concentrated portfolio because of its premium customer base. The company is attracting younger affluent consumers, with millennials and Gen Z now making up most new accounts.

fool.com - 2026-07-19 13:45:00

Warren Buffett admitted that Berkshire's buy of Alphabet was his idea. He seeks businesses that can earn a high return on capital for a long time.

fool.com - 2026-07-19 11:45:00

Warren Buffett confirmed he personally started Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet. Unlike competitors relying on debt, Alphabet raised $80 billion in equity to fund its AI build-out (including a $10 billion investment by Berkshire).

fool.com - 2026-07-19 11:13:00

Warren Buffett said he plans to donate nearly all of his $140 billion personal fortune before he dies. This week, he announced plans to give away $6 billion to four foundations.

fool.com - 2026-07-19 09:15:00

Warren Buffett has historically avoided tech stocks and once even said he would never buy Alphabet. Buffett said he made a mistake not buying Alphabet earlier.

fool.com - 2026-07-19 08:30:00

Warren Buffett is one of the world's wealthiest people. The former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has halted his donations to the Gates Foundation.

fool.com - 2026-07-18 02:30:00

Filings with Japanese regulators showed Berkshire raising its stakes in Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Marubeni during the second quarter. Berkshire's five Japanese trading house positions cost $15.4 billion and were worth $35.4 billion at the end of 2025.

fool.com - 2026-07-18 00:19:00

Berkshire Hathaway's biggest stock holdings have added more than $20 billion in value this quarter, but Warren Buffett's decision to slash the Apple stake continues to weigh on the portfolio's upside.

barrons.com - 2026-07-17 15:34:00

Berkshire Hathaway said Buffett donated 12 million Class B shares, worth about $6 billion, to four family foundations. Buffett said his goal is to dispose of all of his Berkshire shares within about eight years, by the end of 2034.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 13:09:00

While Buffett has never been afraid to venture into new sectors, he is not viewed as an artificial intelligence bull. Berkshire Hathaway has been conservative in its equities portfolio in recent years.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 10:05:00

Warren Buffett went on CNBC this morning and took personal credit for one of the more surprising moves in Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE:BRK-B | BRK-B Price Prediction) recent history.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 09:51:44

Berkshire Hathaway isn't making any risky AI-specific bets. The conglomerate's management team is, however, well aware of the opportunity at hand and is preparing for it.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 09:04:00

Although Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on Dec. 31, his investing wisdom and philosophies still hold plenty of weight on Wall Street. Two of the most foundational puzzle pieces needed for success in the stock market -- a long-term mindset and attractive valuations -- are currently missing.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 05:06:00

Barron's estimates that Berkshire bought back anywhere from $5 billion to $11 billion of stock in the second quarter.

barrons.com - 2026-07-16 15:28:00

Berkshire Hathaway's diversification, cash strength, price gains and improving estimates give it an edge over Arch Capital for long-term investors.

zacks.com - 2026-07-16 14:55:16

Warren Buffett is back on TV, and on CNBC, to be specific. As he left, he would be “going quiet.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-16 10:14:14

The 95-year-old investor redirected nearly $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to his children's foundations after cutting Gates Foundation ties.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-07-15 16:56:26

One of the newest stocks added to the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) investment portfolio is Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL). While the position started towards the end of Warren Buffett's time as CEO of Berkshire, the legendary investor wants people to know he gets the credit for buying the stock.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-15 15:19:51

Legendary investor Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), but remains active as Executive Chairman at providing investment ideas for the conglomerate and new CEO Greg Abel. These days, Buffett says its tough to find value in the stock market.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-15 14:37:43

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed the purchase of just over 17.8 million Alphabet shares in November, valued at $4.3 billion at the time. The investment firm expanded its bet earlier this year, adding 36.4 million more of Alphabet's Class A shares and 3.6 million Class C shares, bringing its total holdings to about 58 million shares.

forbes.com - 2026-07-15 13:05:11

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Announces Healthcare Professional Liability Leadership Appointments.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-15 10:07:00

Warren Buffett, the most famous investor of all time, has announced plans to completely divest his stake in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) via share donations by December 31, 2034.

finbold.com - 2026-07-15 08:44:21

Few investors have shaped the stock market the way Warren Buffett has.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-15 08:07:10

Warren Buffett tells CNBC he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet

cnbc.com - 2026-07-15 07:17:11

Warren Buffett was a key player in a merger of food giants that created the Kraft Heinz Company. Kraft Heinz planned to break up its business, a move Buffett and Abel opposed.

fool.com - 2026-07-15 07:15:00

Warren Buffett just made the largest trade of his life, and it has nothing to do with the stock market.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-15 06:00:17

Stocks have been added to or removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average 54 times since its inception in May 1896. The Dow is a share-price-weighted index, which is a big problem for Nike.

fool.com - 2026-07-15 05:06:00