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Berkshire Hathaway Inc
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Berkshire's $24B Pivot: Buybacks and Alphabet Bet Signal Abel's Bold Capital Shift
Berkshire Hathaway turned net buyer in Q2 with $24B in capital moves, including $4.53B buybacks and a $10B Alphabet stake, as FX gains lifted operating profit.
Berkshire's Buyback Signal Awaited as Valuation Gauges Flash Caution
U.S. stocks hover near record highs while valuation metrics flash caution. Berkshire's buyback update on Saturday will offer key insight into capital allocation.
Berkshire's Buyback Push Takes Center Stage as Stock Outperforms
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) gained 3.4% last week, buoyed by an estimated $8.5 billion in share repurchases, while its top holding Apple (AAPL) slid 7.2%.
Berkshire Hathaway Nears Price Target as Short-Term Rate Tailwind Wanes
Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares climbed 3.4% to $511.54, approaching the average analyst target of $513.64, while falling short-term yields reduce expected income from its cash pile.
Berkshire's Week: Fee Gap vs. Index Concentration in S&P 500 ETFs
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) gained 3.4% last week, beating S&P 500 ETFs. We break down the fee gap and top-heavy index concentration.
Berkshire Completes Taylor Morrison Buyout at a Discount to Peers
Berkshire Hathaway completed its $72.50-per-share cash acquisition of Taylor Morrison on July 24, a price that sits nearly 19% below the sector's median valuation.
Berkshire Hathaway Finalizes Taylor Morrison Acquisition at Discounted Multiple
Berkshire Hathaway has closed its $6.8B all-cash acquisition of Taylor Morrison at a trailing P/E of 10.8x, significantly below peers.
Berkshire Hathaway Stock Jumps 2.7% on $8.5B Buyback Estimate
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shares rose 2.7% on Tuesday after early estimates indicated Q2 buybacks could reach $8.5 billion, 36 times Q1 levels.
Berkshire Hathaway Finalizes $6.8B Taylor Morrison Buyout, Shares Halted
Berkshire Hathaway has completed its $6.8B acquisition of Taylor Morrison, paying $72.50 per share. Shares are halted ahead of NYSE delisting on August 3.
Berkshire Closes $6.8B Taylor Morrison Buyout; Trading Halted
Berkshire Hathaway finalized its $6.8 billion all-cash takeover of Taylor Morrison. Shareholders receive $72.50 per share, with trading halted after Friday's close.
Buffett's 8-Year Share Disposal Plan to Reshape Berkshire's Control
Warren Buffett's eight-year plan to sell his Berkshire Hathaway shares will hasten the transfer of control. The conversion of Class A to Class B shares reduces voting power by 85%.
Berkshire's Record $373.5B Cash Pile Signals Market Caution
Berkshire's cash pile swells to $373.5B, with massive equity sales and a cautious stance from Buffett amid high valuations and ETF proliferation.
Berkshire Hathaway Gains as Taylor Morrison Vote Nears
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shares closed up 0.71% at $489.25 as the Taylor Morrison acquisition moves toward a shareholder vote, highlighting CEO Greg Abel's capital allocation strategy.
Berkshire's $16.8B Bet: Abel's First Big Move as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway shares jumped 1.98% after CEO Greg Abel's first major capital moves: a $6.8 billion Taylor Morrison buyout and a $10 billion Alphabet private placement.
Berkshire's First Major Deal Under Abel: Taylor Morrison Acquisition
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per share, a 24% premium, valuing the builder at $8.5 billion. Shares jumped 22% premarket.
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison for $8.5 Billion
Berkshire Hathaway will buy Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion in cash, offering $72.50 per share—a 24% premium. The acquisition expands Berkshire's homebuilding operations.
Berkshire's First Filing Under Greg Abel Reveals Major Portfolio Reshuffling
Berkshire Hathaway's first 13F filing under CEO Greg Abel reveals a substantial increase in Alphabet holdings, a new Delta Air Lines stake, and exits from several major names.
Berkshire's New CEO Makes First Major Portfolio Shift: Adds Delta, Boosts Alphabet, Exits UnitedHealth
In his first major portfolio move as CEO, Greg Abel added Delta Air Lines and boosted Alphabet, while cutting UnitedHealth, Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard.
Berkshire Hathaway Takes Stake in Macy's; Stock Rises in Pre-Market
Berkshire Hathaway's new 3.04 million share stake in Macy's, valued at $55 million, lifted shares in pre-market. Q1 results are due June 3, with headwinds from tariffs and weak spending.
UnitedHealth Drops Premarket After Berkshire Exits Stake
UnitedHealth shares dropped 4.8% in premarket trading after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it sold its stake in the insurer, dampening sentiment despite strong Q1 results.
Amazon Faces Headwinds After Berkshire Exit and New Tariff Lawsuit
Amazon shares declined 3.13% last week following Berkshire Hathaway's disclosure of its exit and a new consumer lawsuit over tariff costs, though AWS growth remains robust.
Berkshire Hathaway Faces Key Monday Test After Abel's $24 Billion Portfolio Overhaul
Berkshire Hathaway faces a key test Monday after Greg Abel's first major portfolio shakeup, adding Delta Air Lines and Alphabet while exiting Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard.
Berkshire Hathaway Reveals Macy's Stake, Stock Jumps After Hours
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a 3 million share stake in Macy's, worth about $55 million, lifting shares 6.3% after hours. The retailer faces a tough outlook.
Berkshire Exits UnitedHealth Stake, Stock Faces Monday Pressure
Berkshire Hathaway's disclosure that it sold its UnitedHealth stake in Q1 sent shares down 1.31% to $393.85, with after-hours trading at $375.46. The stock faces Monday pressure.
Berkshire's $2.65B Delta Stake Sparks After-Hours Rally
Delta Air Lines shares surged 3.2% in after-hours trading after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $2.65 billion stake, its first airline investment since 2020. The move comes amid rising fuel costs and strong travel demand.
Berkshire Hathaway Reveals $55M Stake in Macy's, Shares Surge
Berkshire Hathaway's $55 million stake in Macy's sent shares up 5.9% in after-hours trading. The retailer declared a quarterly dividend and faces tariff headwinds.
Berkshire's Cash Pile Shines as Inflation Fuels Investor Demand
Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares gained 1.4% Tuesday, driven by inflation data that highlights the value of its massive cash and short-term Treasury position.
Kraft Heinz Faces Berkshire Valuation Gap Ahead of Q1 Report
Berkshire Hathaway's Kraft Heinz stake was $1.4 billion below carrying value at March 31. KHC reports Q1 earnings May 6 with analysts expecting EPS of $0.50 on $5.89B revenue.
Greg Abel Takes Center Stage at Berkshire Hathaway as Cash Pile Swells to $397 Billion
Greg Abel presided over Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting for the first time as CEO, with Warren Buffett watching from the audience. The conglomerate reported a jump in operating earnings and a record cash pile of nearly $400 billion.
Greg Abel's First Berkshire Meeting: $370B Cash Pile Under Spotlight
Greg Abel will make his debut as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the annual meeting on May 2, with investors focused on the company's $370 billion cash pile and recent stock decline.