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Warren Buffett has made giving away Berkshire Hathaway stock a Thanksgiving tradition. He just donated $866 million worth of shares to his family's foundations, echoing last year's gift. Buffett discussed wealth and philanthropy, and revealed fresh details about his estate planning. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has built a record $157 billion pile of cash and Treasuries. Buffett is gearing up to snag bargains and strike deals once the economy weakens, Steve Hanke says. The investor famously capitalizes on crises, and he benefits from higher rates, Hanke says. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…

Warren Buffett's company sold a bunch of stocks and made at least one confidential bet last quarter. Berkshire Hathaway exited long-held stakes in GM, J&J, P&G, UPS and Mondelez. Berkshire didn't disclose one or more of its purchases as it was still building its positions. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold more than 60% of its BYD shares since last summer. Buffett may have been taking profits, pruning his portfolio, or cutting his geopolitical exposure. Here's why the stock sales are surprising, and what the thinking might be behind them. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is seen as a microcosm of the US economy given its huge size. The famed investor's company reported lower revenues and profits in several divisions last quarter. Here's a roundup of the weak spots, which could foreshadow an economic slump or recession. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…

Charlie Munger slammed speculators and warned truly great investing opportunities are rare. Warren Buffett's right-hand man discussed Heinz, Hermès, quant funds, and his 100th birthday party. Here are Munger's 22 best quotes from his first long-form podcast interview, released this week. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…

Warren Buffett came up short in his search for cheap stocks and businesses last quarter. His company Berkshire Hathaway sold over $5 billion of stocks on a net basis, its earnings show. Berkshire's cash pile grew to a record $157 billion, surpassing Disney's market capitalization. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Wall Street's biggest players have a history of hiring from a particular college class. Steve Hanke of Johns Hopkins teaches his students a Buffett-style approach to valuing companies. They dig into financial reports, assess executive pay, build cash-flow models, and run simulations. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway should be part of a "Magnificent Eight," Jim Worden says. Berkshire deserves a spot given its diversified business, cash pile, and investing nous, he says. The investment chief doesn't expect a recession but sees several challenges for the US economy. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…

Warren Buffett dodged some of the painful downturn in banking stocks this year. Berkshire Hathaway has exited Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and other lenders since early 2020. Buffett said he soured on some banks after they misled investors and made basic mistakes. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…