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Warren Buffett Says Alphabet Is More Likely to Win Than 95% of Wall Street — But Adds ‘I Don’t Like It as Well as’ Coca-Cola And 4 Others

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK, BRK.B)) Chair Warren Buffett believes Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL)) has a better chance of long-term success than nearly everything marketed on Wall Street. Yet despite Berkshire’s massive investment in the Google parent, Buffett still wouldn’t rank it among the conglomerate’s very favorite businesses.

Benzinga

Senator Backs Berkshire Stock In Post-Buffett Era as Other Congress Members Bail

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently disclosed buying Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) B shares. The Benzinga Government Trades page shows his past purchases of the conglomerate.

Benzinga

Why Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger don't like EBITDA as an earnings metric

As Q1 earnings dominate investor focus, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's criticism of EBITDA is back in the spotlight. Buffett called it a tool to mislead investors, while Munger famously dubbed it "bullshit earnings", arguing that ignoring depreciation and other real costs distorts a company's true financial health.

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'I may be one of the 10 luckiest': Warren Buffett says birth, timing and luck shaped his $147 billion fortune more than investing skill

Warren Buffett has spent decades being celebrated as one of history's greatest investors, building a fortune estimated at around $147 billion through Berkshire Hathaway. Yet the billionaire says the biggest reason for his success was never stock-picking or business instinct alone. Ahead of his 96th birthday, Buffett reflected on a…

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Warren Buffett says Bill Gates knew Gates Foundation would receive no more donations, says he 'made mistakes' over Epstein and trusts his children with his fortune

Warren Buffett has confirmed that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will no longer receive any future donations from him, ending a philanthropic partnership that lasted more than two decades. The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman said the decision was part of a broader review of his estate plans and not…

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'What if my father was a plumber?' Why Warren Buffett calls himself one of the world’s 10 luckiest people

Warren Buffett called himself one of the world’s luckiest people, crediting his early exposure to investing, natural aptitude and good health for his success. As he steps back from Berkshire Hathaway, the 95-year-old remains committed to donating more than 99% of his fortune to philanthropy.

The Economic Times

Warren Buffett, with a $147 billion net worth, says he may be 'one of the 10 luckiest people in the world'—reveals what worked in his favour

Warren Buffett credits luck and opportune circumstances for his extraordinary financial success. He believes being born in the United States provided him with significant advantages. Buffett is now changing his philanthropic approach, directing wealth to family foundations. He expects the vast majority of his fortune to be distributed by 2034.…

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The American Dream according to Bill Ackman

The billionaire investor on reviving Americans’ faith in capitalism—and the family crisis reshaping his legacy.

Fortune

'Stock market looking more like gambling:' Here's a Warren Buffett warning to investors

Warren Buffett has cautioned that parts of the stock market increasingly resemble gambling rather than investing, as retail traders, AI-driven optimism and speculative options activity fuel Wall Street's rally. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman urged investors to focus on long-term value instead of chasing quick gains amid rising market exuberance.

The Economic Times

Warren Buffett admits to a rare mistake with these 2 big tech stock bets

Warren Buffett admits he bought Alphabet too late and sold Apple too soon, even as Apple remains Berkshire's largest holding at nearly 22% of its portfolio. The 95-year-old also warns that today's market favours gambling over value investing.

The Economic Times

Warren Buffett says his $147 billion investing career was an accident: ‘I may be one of the 10 luckiest in the world’

The billionaire says luck, not just skill, has been a defining force behind his investing career.

Fortune

Goldman Sachs CEO says he’d hire someone ‘smart enough’ over the smartest person in the world because ultimately experience trumps brains

Relying on book smarts over real-life expertise won’t get one hired at the $337 billion bank, says Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon.

Fortune

Warren Buffett Once Said He'd Pay $5 Million a Year to Play Online Bridge— He Actually Pays $95 and the Reason Is a Classic Economics Lesson

Warren Buffett, the former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), once talked about playing 12 hours of weekly online bridge and being willing to spend millions per year on it, but paid far less because the platform failed to capture his full willingness to pay.

Benzinga

'Abel's Not Doing Anything I Don't Approve Of': Warren Buffett Says He Was Behind Berkshire's Alphabet Trade

Warren Buffett says he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's Alphabet trade and regrets not investing sooner in the company, despite GEICO being an early client of the tech giant.

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Even before he was wealthy, Warren Buffett planned to give away all his money—now he doesn't check on his children's charities to see how they use it

"I tell the three children that it is theirs and it's their responsibility to get it done well," Buffett said.

Barchart

Here’s the ‘Baby Buffett’ Investing Story I Meant to Write Before BlackRock Distracted Me.

The case for billionaire Taylor Swift as the next Warren Buffett, and how to track a core watchlist of picks at Barchart.

The Economic Times

How Warren Buffett's 'I made a mistake' remark helped Google co-founder Larry Page's net worth cross $300 billion

Google founder Larry Page's net worth surpassed $300 billion recently, making him one of the richest men in the world. This milestone occurred after a significant rally in Alphabet's stock shares. Legendary investor Warren Buffett admitted to regretting not investing in Alphabet much earlier. Berkshire Hathaway's initial investment in Alphabet…

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Larry Page, Sergey Brin get $15 billion richer as Warren Buffett says Alphabet bet was his call

Warren Buffett revealed he personally initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Alphabet, lifting the stock nearly 4% and adding over $15 billion to the combined wealth of Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Berkshire now holds Alphabet among its top five investments, while strong AI-driven growth, cloud expansion, and increased…

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Warren Buffett issues new warning, says tough to find value in market when everybody prefers gambling

Warren Buffett has warned that value investing is becoming harder as speculative trading gains popularity. Calling today's markets increasingly driven by gambling, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman urged investors to stay patient, focus on quality businesses and avoid chasing short-term market excitement despite heightened volatility across global equities.

The Economic Times

Warren Buffett says he initiated Berkshire's Alphabet bet, but it is not his favourite. Here's why

“I initiated it,” he said in an interview with CNBC. “I am not doing anything that he does not approve of. He is not doing anything I don’t approve of. We talk all the time, but he is the decider,” the 95-year-old Berkshire Chairman added, referring to his CEO successor,…

International Business Times UK

Warren Buffett Breaks Silence on Bill Gates' Epstein Ties as He Cuts Foundation From $140B Fortune

Warren Buffett ends his association with the Gates Foundation, citing Bill Gates's ties with Jeffrey Epstein as 'distasteful' and entrusting his philanthropic legacy to his children.

Benzinga

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.

The Independent UK

Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful' but didn't drive Buffett's charitable decisions

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Economic Times

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'

In a notable pivot, Warren Buffett is now directing his stock donations from Berkshire Hathaway to his children's charitable foundations. He acknowledged that Bill Gates' controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein played a role in his choice. Accelerating his wealth distribution strategy, Buffett aims to complete this endeavor by 2034, with…

Barchart

Warren Buffett on Berkshire Hathaway's Game-Changing Google Investment: It Was Me.

Warren clears the air on exactly who initiated the purchase of Alphabet for Berkshire’s legendary equity portfolio.

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