The Latest Breaking News from Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Just Gave Investors a Clue About When to Buy the Stock

A surge in share repurchases offers investors a rare look at how chairman Warren Buffett and CEO Greg Abel view the company’s valuation.

Barchart · Aug 12

As Greg Abel Deploys Cash, Michael Burry Argues Berkshire Hathaway Is No Longer 'An Attractive Investment'

Michael Burry cites concerns that Abel is deploying the company’s large cash reserves too aggressively instead of waiting for exceptional opportunities.

Barchart · Aug 11

Michael Burry Calls Time on Berkshire Hathaway, Says It Has Lost Buffett's 'Fat Pitch' Discipline

Michael Burry says Berkshire has lost Buffett's patience as Greg Abel deploys cash and steps up share buybacks

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Jumps As Earnings Climb And Its CEO Resumes Large Investments

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has begun deploying the holding's massive cash pile, accumulated during the latter years of Warren Buffet's tenure as head of the company.

International Business Times · Aug 10

Warren Buffett's Successor Greg Abel Uses Berkshire's $365B Cash Pile to Break 14-Quarter Selloff Streak

Under Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has taken a bold approach, including a $10 billion stake in Alphabet and an $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, diverging from Warren Buffett's caution.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Michael Burry Warns Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Lacks Warren Buffett’s ‘Patience for the Fat Pitch:' ‘My Biggest Fear…Has Come True’

Famed investor Michael Burry has sharply criticized Berkshire Hathaway Inc.‘s (NYSE:BRK) new CEO, Greg Abel, claiming he lacks predecessor Warren Buffett‘s renowned discipline and “patience for the fat pitch.”

Benzinga · Aug 10

Even receptionists & janitors 'own millions in stock' at this US billionaire’s hedge fund

Pershing Square Capital Management stands out for its remarkable employee benefits, with Bill Ackman saying that everyone from receptionists to custodial staff owns a significant amount of company stock. This inclusive approach highlights the value the firm places on every team member. The firm also offers a distinctive summer work…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

US Stock Market: Berkshire steps up buybacks, boosts Alphabet stake as cash falls

Berkshire Hathaway began deploying its cash pile in Q2, buying nearly $20 billion more stocks than it sold and ending a 14-quarter selling streak. It also repurchased $4.5 billion of its own shares in Q2 and bought about $10 billion of Alphabet stock, while posting better-than-expected operating profit.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

$20 billion bet: Where is Warren Buffett's successor spending Berkshire's cash pile after 14 quarters?

Berkshire Hathaway became a net buyer of equities for the first time in 14 quarters under new CEO Greg Abel, spending nearly $20 billion on net stock purchases and $4.5 billion on share buybacks in Q2. Alphabet entered its top five holdings alongside Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola and Bank of…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Berkshire Hathaway spends down cash pile under CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its cash hoard to $365.5 billion in Q2, as CEO Greg Abel deployed capital into $4.5 billion of stock buybacks and nearly $20 billion in equities, including investments in Alphabet and Taylor Morrison. Operating earnings rose 16% to nearly $13 billion despite lower insurance underwriting profits.

The Economic Times · Aug 9