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Greg Abel Says Berkshire Is Bullish on Hyperscaler Stocks as It Doubles Down on Google

Berkshire Hathaway is doubling down on Google while betting that soaring AI data center demand could turn electricity into its next major growth opportunity.

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sees AI, power demand as new engines of growth

Berkshire Hathaway sees AI opportunities beyond technology stocks. The company is investing in Alphabet, a significant player in artificial intelligence. Berkshire Hathaway Energy could benefit from data center power demands. Consumers still face economic pressures from inflation and mortgage rates. Long-term investments in Japanese trading houses remain a strategic focus.

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Berkshire's Alphabet Stake Surges to $36.6 Billion. CEO Greg Abel Sees Google as an AI Powerhouse.

Greg Abel said Berkshire initially took a $10 billion position in Google through a transaction completed at a 6.5% discount 15 months ago.

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Trump vs Michael Burry: US Prez buys shares of Warren Buffett's firm but 'Big Short' investor feels it's not an attractive bet

Donald Trump bought $1–5 million of Berkshire Hathaway shares in June, even as investor Michael Burry questioned the stock’s future after Warren Buffett’s succession. Berkshire has begun deploying its record cash reserves under Greg Abel, buying equities including Alphabet. Strong quarterly profits and revenue growth continue to support investor interest.

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What Berkshire Hathaway’s Latest 13F Says About Who’s Swimming Naked

Who’s swimming naked? Any investor that thinks they are a trader, and any trader who thinks they are an investor. There’s a big difference.

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Warren Buffett’s Successor Bought Back 19 Times More Berkshire Stock Than Last Quarter, and the Filing Says It Was Abel’s Decision, Not Buffett’s

Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel, is buying back billions in Berkshire stock, something Buffett himself decided not to do for all of 2025.

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Berkshire Just Made a Huge Alphabet Bet—Should You Follow?

Berkshire Hathaway's 13F shows an 83% increase in its Alphabet stake, now worth about $37 billion, a move Warren Buffett says he personally initiated despite stepping down as CEO.

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Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 13F Reveals a Portfolio Shift: 8 Stock Moves Investors Must Know

In 2026, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Greg Abel, bought $20 billion more in equities than it sold, mainly in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines, ending a 14-quarter net selling streak.

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Berkshire Is Chasing GOOG Stock Big Time, But It Might Not Help Reverse Warren Buffett’s Historical Mistake

Berkshire Hathaway added $17 billion worth of Alphabet.

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Still holding cash at home? Warren Buffett calls it oxygen, but says it’s not good as an asset

Berkshire Hathaway's successor Greg Abel is deploying its large cash reserves. The firm recently bought back shares and invested heavily in equities. Alphabet stock saw a significant purchase, becoming a major holding. Berkshire's cash pile decreased after these strategic acquisitions. The company reported strong quarterly operating profit and net income…

The Economic Times

Here's What Berkshire Hathaway Bought and Sold in Q2

Berkshire was busy buying stocks in the second quarter. Here are all the stocks that Greg Abel & Co. added to the portfolio — and the ones they sold, too.

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Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Down on Homebuilders, Makes Alphabet Top 3 Holding

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) is no longer run by Warren Buffett, with the legendary investor stepping down as CEO at the end of 2025. While Buffett is still chairman and active with the company, the control is now in the hands of CEO Greg Abel.

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Berkshire Hathaway Just Gave Investors a Clue About When to Buy the Stock

A surge in share repurchases offers investors a rare look at how chairman Warren Buffett and CEO Greg Abel view the company’s valuation.

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As Greg Abel Deploys Cash, Michael Burry Argues Berkshire Hathaway Is No Longer 'An Attractive Investment'

Michael Burry cites concerns that Abel is deploying the company’s large cash reserves too aggressively instead of waiting for exceptional opportunities.

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Michael Burry Calls Time on Berkshire Hathaway, Says It Has Lost Buffett's 'Fat Pitch' Discipline

Michael Burry says Berkshire has lost Buffett's patience as Greg Abel deploys cash and steps up share buybacks

The Economic Times

Without Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway is no longer an attractive investment: ‘Big Short’ fame Michael Burry

Veteran investor Michael Burry said Berkshire Hathaway has lost its investment appeal after Warren Buffett’s succession, arguing that Greg Abel may lack Buffett’s patience for major opportunities. Burry also flagged concerns over Berkshire’s large cash pile, saying its recent moves appear more strategic than investment-focused.

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Berkshire shares rally on strong Q2 results, accelerating capital deployment

Berkshire Hathaway shares hit their highest level since Warren Buffett announced his CEO departure in 2025 after successor Greg Abel accelerated capital deployment. Cash fell to $364.7 billion as Berkshire repurchased $4.5 billion of shares and invested $23.5 billion in stocks. Strong second-quarter profits and revenue growth further boosted investor…

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Markets Pull Back for Incoming Inflation Data: Stock Market Today

Unease about negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted oil and yields but pressured stocks at the start of a big week for inflation data.

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Michael Burry's Latest Call: Berkshire Isn't Warren Buffett Anymore

Michael Burry is done with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), and he’s not being subtle about it.

International Business Times

Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Jumps As Earnings Climb And Its CEO Resumes Large Investments

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has begun deploying the holding's massive cash pile, accumulated during the latter years of Warren Buffet's tenure as head of the company.

International Business Times UK

Warren Buffett's Successor Greg Abel Uses Berkshire's $365B Cash Pile to Break 14-Quarter Selloff Streak

Under Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has taken a bold approach, including a $10 billion stake in Alphabet and an $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, diverging from Warren Buffett's caution.

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Michael Burry Warns Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Lacks Warren Buffett’s ‘Patience for the Fat Pitch:' ‘My Biggest Fear…Has Come True’

Famed investor Michael Burry has sharply criticized Berkshire Hathaway Inc.‘s (NYSE:BRK) new CEO, Greg Abel, claiming he lacks predecessor Warren Buffett‘s renowned discipline and “patience for the fat pitch.”

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US Stock Market: Berkshire steps up buybacks, boosts Alphabet stake as cash falls

Berkshire Hathaway began deploying its cash pile in Q2, buying nearly $20 billion more stocks than it sold and ending a 14-quarter selling streak. It also repurchased $4.5 billion of its own shares in Q2 and bought about $10 billion of Alphabet stock, while posting better-than-expected operating profit.

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$20 billion bet: Where is Warren Buffett's successor spending Berkshire's cash pile after 14 quarters?

Berkshire Hathaway became a net buyer of equities for the first time in 14 quarters under new CEO Greg Abel, spending nearly $20 billion on net stock purchases and $4.5 billion on share buybacks in Q2. Alphabet entered its top five holdings alongside Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola and Bank of…

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Berkshire Hathaway spends down cash pile under CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its cash hoard to $365.5 billion in Q2, as CEO Greg Abel deployed capital into $4.5 billion of stock buybacks and nearly $20 billion in equities, including investments in Alphabet and Taylor Morrison. Operating earnings rose 16% to nearly $13 billion despite lower insurance underwriting profits.

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