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Charlie Munger Once Explained Why He And Warren Buffett Refuse To Short Stocks — And It Started With Latter's Tendency To Invest In 'Lousy Companies'

Charlie Munger once revealed that Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK)long-standing aversion to shorting stocks came from Warren Buffett's early experience investing in what he called "lousy companies" — and from a shared belief that investing should be both profitable and pleasant.

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Buffett Cut His Apple Stake In Q2, But He's Still Up A Cool $16 Billion Since Then

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the largest stock in the Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) investment portfolio. While the conglomerate, led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, has been cutting its stake in the tech giant, the position has soared in value since the end of the second quarter.

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Bill Gates Foundation With Stakes In Microsoft, Berkshire, Waste Management, Faces Senate Inquiry Over Alleged $23 Million China Funding

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a response from the Gates Foundation)

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Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Of 'Massive Value Destruction' For Insurers In Autonomous Era — Only 'Rich Enthusiasts' Will Continue To Drive

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is predicting a significant shift in the auto insurance industry, driven by the growing penetration of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo and Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybercab in the U.S. domestic mobility market.

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Nancy Pelosi And Warren Buffett Are Betting On The Same 4 Stocks—Here's What They Know

Disclosures from former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) CEO Warren Buffett are among the most-watched filings throughout the year for analysts, investors and retail traders.

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Warren Buffett's Lennar, DR Horton Stakes Are Up $125 Million — And Still Climbing

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a history of beating the performance of the SP 500 with his Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) conglomerate each year. A recent bet on homebuilders could help boost the 2025 performance of Berkshire Hathaway stock.

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Constellation Brands Q2 Preview: Will Warren Buffett's Favorite Beer Stock Rebound?

Beer company Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) has become a new favorite of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) with the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate adding the stock in recent quarters. The company expects to report second-quarter results on Monday after the market closes.

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Warren Buffett Prepares To Hand Over CEO Role As Berkshire Splits Top Leadership Posts

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) has officially split the positions of chairman and CEO, a long-expected change that sets Greg Abel up to succeed Warren Buffett as CEO starting in 2026.

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Trump Scores Better Than Warren Buffett On This Metric, Says Investor Chamath Palihapitiya: President's Intel Deal An 'Incredible Win'

Investor Chamath Palihapitiya praised President Donald Trump’s recent deal with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), calling it an “incredible” win for American taxpayers.

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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Shares Are Trading Lower Thursday: What's Going On?

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) shares are trading lower on Thursday. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) agreed to acquire its OxyChem business for $9.7 billion in an all-cash deal.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway To Buy Occidental's OxyChem For $9.7 Billion

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) announced Thursday it reached a deal to buy Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE:OXY) petrochemical unit, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion in cash.

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Occidental Analyst Calls Possible OxyChem Sale A 'Big Bang' Move

As corporate giants continue to reassess their portfolios amid economic shifts, strategic divestitures are becoming a common tool for companies looking to streamline operations and optimize financial health. JPMorgan analyst Arun Jayaram weighed in on reports that Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY) is in discussions to sell its OxyChem division to…

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Why Buffett Is Splurging $10 Billion On OxyChem, Which Has Just $5 Billion In Revenue

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) isn't just buying a business — it's buying a cash machine with staying power. The conglomerate is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Occidental Petroleum Corp's (NYSE:OXY) petrochemical unit, OxyChem, for around $10 billion, despite the company generating roughly $5 billion in annual…

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire In Talks To Buy OxyChem For $10 Billion: Report

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) is in talks to acquire Occidental Petroleum Corp.‘s (NYSE:OXY) chemical unit, OxyChem, in a deal valued at roughly $10 billion.

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Market Expert Jay Woods Highlights 'Interesting' Trades By Warren Buffett: 'Is The Style Of Berkshire Getting More Active Than Passive?'

The latest quarterly filing from Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK)(NYSE: BRK) revealed the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate investing in UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and several other new positions.

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BYD Thanks Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger For Belieiving After Stake Sale, Says They 'Loved' Chinese Auto Giant: 'It's Not Because They Don't Like Us'

Chinese auto maker BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC: BYDDY) (OTC: BYDDF) thanked Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for believing in the company, while confirming the exit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) (NYSE: BRK) from the company earlier this year, ending a 17-year investment relationship.

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Warren Buffett Sells BYD Stake After 17 Years: Here's How Much Berkshire Hathaway Made

Legendary investor Warren Buffett took a stake in Chinese electric vehicle company BYD Co (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) back in 2008, thanks to former Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) vice chairman Charlie Munger being a fan of the company and its founder.

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Warren Buffett Reveals Charlie Munger's Key Investment Lesson: Own Mistakes Fast To Prevent Billions In Losses

In his latest shareholder letter, Warren Buffett shared an important lesson from his late partner, Charlie Munger: when you make a mistake, fix it right away instead of putting it off, which Munger referred to as “thumb-sucking.”

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Anthony Scaramucci Explains Why Warren Buffett's Apple Bet Shows Diversification Can Be Overrated: 'Don't Trade Michael Jordan For...'

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, shared his thoughts on diversification, advising investors not to diversify if they are right.

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Inside Warren Buffett's Decision to Keep Leading Berkshire Hathaway in His 90s

Marking his 95th birthday, Warren Buffett recently declared his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK).

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Warren Buffett Turns 95: A Highlight For Ever Decade Of The Oracle Of Omaha's Life

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett celebrates his 95th birthday on Saturday, which is his last birthday while serving as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK).

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Lifts Mitsubishi Stake Past 10% As Japan Trading House Bet Deepens

Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) has increased its stake in Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. to 10.23% from 9.74%, Mitsubishi (OTC:MSBHF) (OTC:MTSUY) announced Thursday. The move signals deepening confidence in Japanese trading houses after previously negotiating the removal of a 10% investment cap.

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Warren Buffett And Dow Jones Industrial Average Have 7 Stocks In Common: Do You Own Any Of The Top Picks?

When it comes to passive investing in the stock market, investors can choose to follow a stock market index like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or a strong, consistent performer like Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), a conglomerate led by Warren Buffett.

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Toll Brothers Q3 Preview: Will Warren Buffett's Homebuilder Bet Benefit Entire Sector?

Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) could show strength in homebuilder stocks when the company reports third-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Discloses $1.8 Billion Investments in Nucor, D.R. Horton, and Lennar

The secret investments of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) have been brought to light.

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