Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has never shied away from challenging conventional wisdom. But if 2008 Warren Buffett talked with 2025 Warren Buffett, they might not agree on the current state of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) (BRK.A).
Amidst the financial collapse of 2008, Berkshire was doing damage control, much like everyone else. They were investing heavily in the markets as they looked to continue buying up great names at cheap prices — the Buffett way. But amidst the darkest days in the market, Buffett published an op-ed in The New York Times telling companies to invest their cash and stop sitting on the sidelines. This was likely an attempt to instill confidence in the markets during a widespread free-fall, but the point still stands regardless of market conditions:
