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Berkshire Hathaway Finalizes Succession: Howard Buffett Named Chairman, Abel Remains CEO
Berkshire Hathaway finalizes its succession plan, with Howard Buffett taking the chairman role and Warren Buffett becoming chairman emeritus, while Greg Abel continues as CEO.
UK Mortgage Rates Jump to 5.14% as BOE Decision Looms
Average fixed mortgage rates for UK buyers with 5% deposits climbed to 5.14% on September 12, adding pressure on borrowers before the Bank of England's policy decision on Thursday.
Berkshire's Buyback at $487.98: A Signal, Not a Floor
Berkshire's June buyback at $487.98 per B share is a concrete signal, but with shares at $510, the focus shifts to whether management can deploy its massive cash pile effectively.
Barclays Sets S&P 500 Target at 7,950, But Modest Upside Masks Key Shift
Barclays lifts its S&P 500 target to 7,950, but the 4.1% upside masks a bigger earnings upgrade and a lower valuation multiple.
Market Roundup: Glencore's ASX Move, FX Hedging Surge, and More
Glencore's ASX listing could boost indices; FX hedging hits 94%; Braskem Idesa Chapter 11; Absa profit up; CleanSpark AI lease financing.
Berkshire's Alphabet Stake Slips $375M Despite Discount
Berkshire's $10B Alphabet block is down $375M, as shares fell below the discounted purchase price. The mark-to-market loss tests Greg Abel's capital allocation.
Berkshire Class B Shares Near Buyback Trigger as Price Slips
Berkshire's Class B shares dropped 1.6% to $495.82, nearing the Q1 buyback price of $486.92. Operating profit grew 16%, but cash reserves declined.
Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Buybacks and Equity Purchases Under New CEO
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) repurchased $4.5B in Q2 2026 and invested $23.5B in equities, signaling a shift in capital allocation under CEO Greg Abel. Operating profit rose 16% to $12.98B.
Berkshire Shares Hit Record as Buffett Successor Ramps Up $28B Capital Push
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shares surged to an all-time high after Q2 operating earnings jumped 16.3% and new CEO Greg Abel deployed $28 billion in capital.
Berkshire Hathaway Buybacks Signal Valuation as Shares Rise Premarket
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shares ticked up in premarket trading. Q2 buyback prices suggest management sees value, even as insurance results disappoint.
Berkshire's $7.8B Buyback Surge Signals Abel's Capital Strategy Shift
Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $7.8B in shares from April to July, signaling a more aggressive capital deployment strategy under Greg Abel. Operating profit rose 16%.
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.