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With a market cap of $1.1 trillion, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is a diversified holding company with operations spanning insurance and reinsurance, freight rail transportation, utilities, and energy. It also operates businesses across manufacturing, services, and retailing, giving the company a broad and diversified business portfolio.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company's shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. BRK.B stock has risen 11.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 23.4%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 2.8% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 13.5% gain.
