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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.

Benzinga · Nov 1, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Oct 31, 2025

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)

Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

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…

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

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…

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025