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Warren Buffett Takes Credit for Berkshire’s Alphabet Stock Buy: ‘I Initiated It’

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.

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Buffett Called Airline Stocks a ‘Bottomless Pit’ But His Successor Is Proving Him Wrong With $789 Million Delta Win

Legendary investor Warren Buffett helped guide investments into different sectors and value stocks during his decades leading Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). One sector often avoided by Buffett has now become a top holding for his successor running the Berkshire Hathaway investment portfolio.

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Warren Buffett Breaks A 20-Year Tradition As Report Says His Gates Foundation Donation Is Suddenly On Hold Over Epstein Files Review

Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), has reportedly chosen to delay his usual midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.

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I'm a Berkshire Hathaway investor and I was wrong about Greg Abel. Here's why he's a better fit than Buffett right now

Berkshire's new CEO isn't Warren Buffett — and that's exactly what the company needs right now.

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5 More Ways to Address the Conundrum of Concentrated Stock

Managing a concentrated stock position is a complex puzzle involving diversification, liquidity, cost, tax and risk. Here are five ways to solve it.

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JPMorgan's $1.5 Trillion Security Push Lifts Spotlight On Defense, Critical Minerals And Tech ETFs

JPMorgan Chase Co‘s (NYSE:JPM) decision to hire Todd Combs, long viewed as a key figure in Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s (NYSE:BRK) succession bench, can spark fresh momentum in investment themes tied to U.S. national security and economic resilience.

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JPMorgan Poaches Berkshire Hathaway Star For $10 Billion US Investment Blitz

JP Morgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM) is putting a familiar name behind its newest, biggest U.S.-focused investing push, and the move doubles as a headline-grabbing talent shift out of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK).

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Buffett's Q2 Bet on Alphabet Is Already Up $783 Million

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) unveiled several portfolio changes for the third quarter, including a new stake in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

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Ackman, Asness Bank $1.1 Billion On Google Stock—Buffett's Just Walking In

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) spent most of the past two years in the market's penalty box. Today, it's the comeback kid propelling hedge fund PLs into the stratosphere. When news broke Friday night that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) had taken a $4.3 billion position in Alphabet, the…

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Elon Musk Thinks Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Should Close Out 'Crazy' Tesla Short Position

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk thinks that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates should abandon his short position against the EV giant's stock.

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Bill Gates Wasn't Eager To Meet Warren Buffett Until He Learnt This About The Oracle Of Omaha

Bill Gates says he almost skipped his first meeting with Warren Buffett in 1991, but a push from his mother led to a daylong conversation that reshaped how he thought about business and began a long-running friendship.

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Warren Buffett Takes Veiled Dig At Elon Musk While Criticizing CEO Pay Spiral: 'Envy And Greed Walk Hand In Hand'

In his final annual letter as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), Warren Buffett has highlighted a concerning trend of escalating CEO compensation amid Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s revised pay.

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Warren Buffett Signs Off: 'Going Quiet — Sort Of'

Warren Buffett revealed plans on Monday to quicken the pace at which he donates his $149 billion fortune to his children's charitable foundations, while still giving Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) investors time to gain faith in incoming CEO Greg Abel.

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Warren Buffett Only Has Couple Of Rules For People Who Want To Work For Him, But Here's One Habit He Particularly Detests

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) legendary former CEO, once told shareholders that the company gives employees two simple instructions before they begin work.

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Bill Gates Isn't Diversifying — He's Doubling Down. Here's Why That Works For Him

Bill Gates might be one of the most successful investors alive, but his portfolio looks very different from what most financial experts recommend. While many investors strive for diversification to manage risk, Gates — through the Gates Foundation Trust — is heavily concentrated in just a few companies. And for…

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Warren Buffett Opens Up About The Biggest Investing Blunders Of His Career — Here They Are

Warren Buffett, the legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors in history. Despite his unmatched record of success, Buffett has never shied away from acknowledging his missteps, often turning them into lessons for investors worldwide.

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Uncertainty Deepens at Berkshire Hathaway Ahead of Warren Buffett's CEO Handover

As Warren Buffett readies to relinquish his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), investor concerns are mounting, leading to a decline in the company’s stock performance since the announcement.

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Berkshire's Big Q3 Fueled By Over 200% Underwriting Surge

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) has just dropped a blockbuster: operating earnings increased 34% in the third quarter, with insurance profits surging.

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Charlie Munger Once Explained Why He And Warren Buffett Refuse To Short Stocks — And It Started With Latter's Tendency To Invest In 'Lousy Companies'

Charlie Munger once revealed that Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK)long-standing aversion to shorting stocks came from Warren Buffett's early experience investing in what he called "lousy companies" — and from a shared belief that investing should be both profitable and pleasant.

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Buffett Cut His Apple Stake In Q2, But He's Still Up A Cool $16 Billion Since Then

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the largest stock in the Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) investment portfolio. While the conglomerate, led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, has been cutting its stake in the tech giant, the position has soared in value since the end of the second quarter.

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Bill Gates Foundation With Stakes In Microsoft, Berkshire, Waste Management, Faces Senate Inquiry Over Alleged $23 Million China Funding

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a response from the Gates Foundation)

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Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Of 'Massive Value Destruction' For Insurers In Autonomous Era — Only 'Rich Enthusiasts' Will Continue To Drive

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is predicting a significant shift in the auto insurance industry, driven by the growing penetration of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo and Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybercab in the U.S. domestic mobility market.

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Nancy Pelosi And Warren Buffett Are Betting On The Same 4 Stocks—Here's What They Know

Disclosures from former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) CEO Warren Buffett are among the most-watched filings throughout the year for analysts, investors and retail traders.

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Warren Buffett's Lennar, DR Horton Stakes Are Up $125 Million — And Still Climbing

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a history of beating the performance of the SP 500 with his Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) conglomerate each year. A recent bet on homebuilders could help boost the 2025 performance of Berkshire Hathaway stock.

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Constellation Brands Q2 Preview: Will Warren Buffett's Favorite Beer Stock Rebound?

Beer company Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) has become a new favorite of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) with the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate adding the stock in recent quarters. The company expects to report second-quarter results on Monday after the market closes.

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