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Elon Musk directed a series of personal insults at Anne Hathaway after an eight-year-old speech about LGBTQ equality, race and privilege resurfaced on X.
The billionaire called Hathaway a "marionette," accused her of reading words written by somebody else and said the Oscar winner had a "little bird brain." He also claimed she simply repeated whatever Hollywood instructed her to say.
The video came from the Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2018. One of the posts recirculating the footage incorrectly described Hathaway's remarks as a new speech.
Musk has attacked The Odyssey's casting and announced plans for his artificial-intelligence platform to create a competing adaptation of Homer's epic before the end of 2026.
The renewed controversy began after the X account Her Tribe Vibe shared an excerpt from Hathaway's speech and presented it as a recent statement. Musk responded across several posts. "She has a little bird brain," he wrote in one reply.
#hathaway #little #brain
The billionaire called Hathaway a "marionette," accused her of reading words written by somebody else and said the Oscar winner had a "little bird brain." He also claimed she simply repeated whatever Hollywood instructed her to say.
The video came from the Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2018. One of the posts recirculating the footage incorrectly described Hathaway's remarks as a new speech.
Musk has attacked The Odyssey's casting and announced plans for his artificial-intelligence platform to create a competing adaptation of Homer's epic before the end of 2026.
The renewed controversy began after the X account Her Tribe Vibe shared an excerpt from Hathaway's speech and presented it as a recent statement. Musk responded across several posts. "She has a little bird brain," he wrote in one reply.
#hathaway #little #brain
16 hours ago
Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) (BRK.B) longtime vice chairman and Warren Buffett's closest business partner, never had much patience for excuses when it came to building wealth.
His most famous piece of financial advice wasn't polished or inspirational. It was blunt.
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His most famous piece of financial advice wasn't polished or inspirational. It was blunt.
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1 day ago
One of Wall Street's largest publicly traded companies, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB), has entered a new era. With Warren Buffett officially retiring as CEO on Dec. 31, 2025, after more than half a century at the helm, it's his protégé, Greg Abel, now calling the shots.
Berkshire's more than five dozen owned companies more or less run themselves. The focus of Berkshire Hathaway's operating results tends to be on what, if any, moves have been made in the company's $352 billion investment portfolio. Although Abel has been an aggressive buyer of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock of late, stock market dynamics strongly suggest he was a net seller of equities in the second quarter.
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If accurate, this would mark the 15th consecutive quarter that Buffett and/or Abel have sold more stocks than they've purchased.
As of March 31, Warren Buffett and Greg Abel had collectively sold approximately $194.8 billion more in stocks than they've purchased since Oct. 1, 2022. While some investors had postulated that Buffett was raising cash to give Abel a treasure chest to work with when he took over, the more likely catalyst behind this selling is the stock market's otherworldly valuation.
#abel #signal #NYSE
Berkshire's more than five dozen owned companies more or less run themselves. The focus of Berkshire Hathaway's operating results tends to be on what, if any, moves have been made in the company's $352 billion investment portfolio. Although Abel has been an aggressive buyer of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock of late, stock market dynamics strongly suggest he was a net seller of equities in the second quarter.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
If accurate, this would mark the 15th consecutive quarter that Buffett and/or Abel have sold more stocks than they've purchased.
As of March 31, Warren Buffett and Greg Abel had collectively sold approximately $194.8 billion more in stocks than they've purchased since Oct. 1, 2022. While some investors had postulated that Buffett was raising cash to give Abel a treasure chest to work with when he took over, the more likely catalyst behind this selling is the stock market's otherworldly valuation.
#abel #signal #NYSE
2 days ago
Warren Buffett stands as one of the most celebrated investors in history. Under his leadership at Berkshire Hathaway beginning in 1965, the investment conglomerate delivered a compound annual gain of 19.7% through 2025, almost double the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 10.5% average annual return over the same period.
That performance turned modest early investments into generational wealth for patient shareholders, validating Buffett's reputation for focusing on long-term value rather than short-term profits.
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One tool the Oracle of Omaha has long employed for gauging the health of the stock market is the aptly named Buffett indicator, which compares the total value of U.S. stocks to gross domestic product (GDP). Its currently elevated reading raises questions about whether stocks are outrunning underlying economic growth and what that could signal for future returns.
The Buffett indicator is a ratio between the aggregate market capitalization of all publicly traded U.S. companies -- typically captured by a broad index such as the Wilshire 5000 -- and nominal U.S. GDP. This metric offers a snapshot of how large the stock market has become relative to the size of the economy that ultimately supports corporate profits.
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That performance turned modest early investments into generational wealth for patient shareholders, validating Buffett's reputation for focusing on long-term value rather than short-term profits.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
One tool the Oracle of Omaha has long employed for gauging the health of the stock market is the aptly named Buffett indicator, which compares the total value of U.S. stocks to gross domestic product (GDP). Its currently elevated reading raises questions about whether stocks are outrunning underlying economic growth and what that could signal for future returns.
The Buffett indicator is a ratio between the aggregate market capitalization of all publicly traded U.S. companies -- typically captured by a broad index such as the Wilshire 5000 -- and nominal U.S. GDP. This metric offers a snapshot of how large the stock market has become relative to the size of the economy that ultimately supports corporate profits.
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6 days ago
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Anne Hathaway's happiness is palpable. The expectant mother has kicked off her maternity style streak as she promotes her forthcoming Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey, and from what we've seen so far, her pregnancy wardrobe is all about the bright, joyful primary colors.
Yesterday, the Oscar-winning actress emerged in New York City wearing one of the coolest rising local brands of the moment: Ashlyn. The look was a vibrant red set in a slinky, slouchy silhouette, pulled straight from the label's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. She was glowing in the bold monochromatic ensemble, which she completed with a red heart-shaped Alaïa bag and red Aquazzura stilettos, and accessorized with cat-eye shades, a gold Bulgari Tubogas choker, and a Serpenti Tubogas watch to up the glamour.
Hathaway wore head-to-toe red yet again at a press junket just hours later. A semi-sheer top with ruffles at the hem was the standout piece, and she layered it over a matching bra and paired it with breezy red trousers and strappy Vivaia kitten heels in the same hue. She even carried a matching cardigan in case she got chilly.
And on the first of July, the Devil Wears Prada 2 star embraced two other primary colors (a big trend on the runways for the past couple of seasons). While in Tribeca for a press event. she was lovely in a strapless honey-yellow dress in rich velvet, with a sepia-style floral print. The design hails from Lela Rose's Resort 2027 collection, and Hathaway continued the gold tones of her outfit with gold Bvlgari jewelry and black oval Krewe sunglasses with brown-tinted lenses.
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Anne Hathaway's happiness is palpable. The expectant mother has kicked off her maternity style streak as she promotes her forthcoming Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey, and from what we've seen so far, her pregnancy wardrobe is all about the bright, joyful primary colors.
Yesterday, the Oscar-winning actress emerged in New York City wearing one of the coolest rising local brands of the moment: Ashlyn. The look was a vibrant red set in a slinky, slouchy silhouette, pulled straight from the label's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. She was glowing in the bold monochromatic ensemble, which she completed with a red heart-shaped Alaïa bag and red Aquazzura stilettos, and accessorized with cat-eye shades, a gold Bulgari Tubogas choker, and a Serpenti Tubogas watch to up the glamour.
Hathaway wore head-to-toe red yet again at a press junket just hours later. A semi-sheer top with ruffles at the hem was the standout piece, and she layered it over a matching bra and paired it with breezy red trousers and strappy Vivaia kitten heels in the same hue. She even carried a matching cardigan in case she got chilly.
And on the first of July, the Devil Wears Prada 2 star embraced two other primary colors (a big trend on the runways for the past couple of seasons). While in Tribeca for a press event. she was lovely in a strapless honey-yellow dress in rich velvet, with a sepia-style floral print. The design hails from Lela Rose's Resort 2027 collection, and Hathaway continued the gold tones of her outfit with gold Bvlgari jewelry and black oval Krewe sunglasses with brown-tinted lenses.
#hearst
6 days ago
XLF trades at a P/E of 16x, below the broader market, holding top financials like Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan at just 0.08% annually.
AI-driven capital flows have left financials trading at a discount despite solid fundamentals, with improving capital markets and steady loan demand as potential catalysts.
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Artificial intelligence has dominated the stock market over the past several years, drawing investors' attention and capital toward a handful of mega-cap technology companies. During this time, many other sectors have received far less attention despite continuing to deliver solid fundamentals and attractive valuations.
One sector that appears particularly attractive today is financials. For investors looking beyond the AI trade, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) offers a simple, diversified way to gain exposure to what may be one of the market's most undervalued sectors.
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AI-driven capital flows have left financials trading at a discount despite solid fundamentals, with improving capital markets and steady loan demand as potential catalysts.
Don't wait: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now.
Artificial intelligence has dominated the stock market over the past several years, drawing investors' attention and capital toward a handful of mega-cap technology companies. During this time, many other sectors have received far less attention despite continuing to deliver solid fundamentals and attractive valuations.
One sector that appears particularly attractive today is financials. For investors looking beyond the AI trade, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) offers a simple, diversified way to gain exposure to what may be one of the market's most undervalued sectors.
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6 days ago
Tutor Perini (NYSE: TPC) has been tapped for inclusion on an index run by a high-profile financial information and ****** ysis company, and investors were there for it on Tuesday. Following the news, they eagerly snapped up shares of the construction company, leaving it with a nearly 8% gain that trading session.
Just after market close on Monday, S&P Global's S&P Dow Jones Indices announced modifications to its S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes.
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The one that affected Tutor Perini was the looming departure of a fellow construction stock, Taylor Morrison Home, from the S&P MidCap 400. Taylor Morrison is being acquired by the once Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway and will no longer be an independent company.
Taylor Morrison's place in that index will be taken by current S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS). In turn, Tutor Perini will supplant Krystal Biotech in that lineup.
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Just after market close on Monday, S&P Global's S&P Dow Jones Indices announced modifications to its S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The one that affected Tutor Perini was the looming departure of a fellow construction stock, Taylor Morrison Home, from the S&P MidCap 400. Taylor Morrison is being acquired by the once Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway and will no longer be an independent company.
Taylor Morrison's place in that index will be taken by current S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS). In turn, Tutor Perini will supplant Krystal Biotech in that lineup.
#perini #taylor #signal
6 days ago
A top Bloomberg ***** yst has a bold idea for Warren Buffett. Eric Balchunas says the investor should give his Berkshire Hathaway shares to Trump Accounts, the new government investment accounts for American children.
Balchunas shared the idea on Tuesday. Buffett, 95, plans to give away his remaining Berkshire stake, worth about $140 billion, by the end of 2034.
Trump Accounts launched on July 4. They were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a new tax law. Every eligible child born between 2025 and 2028 gets a $1,000 deposit from the Treasury.
Families can add up to $5,000 per year. The money sits in an S&P 500 index fund called SPYM by default. The Treasury picked Robinhood and BNY to run the app and the accounts.
Balchunas, the senior ETF ***** yst at Bloomberg Intelligence, thinks the accounts are a natural match for Buffett. Almost all of Buffett's wealth is Berkshire stock. He has also promised to give more than 99% of it away.
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Balchunas shared the idea on Tuesday. Buffett, 95, plans to give away his remaining Berkshire stake, worth about $140 billion, by the end of 2034.
Trump Accounts launched on July 4. They were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a new tax law. Every eligible child born between 2025 and 2028 gets a $1,000 deposit from the Treasury.
Families can add up to $5,000 per year. The money sits in an S&P 500 index fund called SPYM by default. The Treasury picked Robinhood and BNY to run the app and the accounts.
Balchunas, the senior ETF ***** yst at Bloomberg Intelligence, thinks the accounts are a natural match for Buffett. Almost all of Buffett's wealth is Berkshire stock. He has also promised to give more than 99% of it away.
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6 days ago
At the end of last year, Warren Buffett retired as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) and passed the reins to Greg Abel. Although Buffett still has some influence on the company, it's clear that Abel and Berkshire Hathaway are embracing new strategies.
Since Abel took over, Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio has changed a bit, and one of the biggest shifts is that it has loaded up on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). Berkshire Hathaway purchased its first Alphabet shares in late 2025, but Abel has taken it up a notch. It's now Berkshire Hathaway's fifth-largest holding, accounting for 8.7% of its stock portfolio (across both share classes).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Alphabet isn't the typical Berkshire Hathaway investment, but amid the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, it makes sense for the conglomerate to embrace an AI company that has its hands in many pots. Between its prior public stake and the company's announcement of a new $10 billion private placement purchase in June, Berkshire Hathaway now holds a nearly $31 billion stake.
It's clear that AI is here to stay. The way people and businesses interact with it will inevitably evolve, but the technology itself isn't going anywhere. Alphabet is a smart investment for Berkshire Hathaway because it's a full-stack AI company that handles most of the pipeline in-house. It has operations in key parts of the AI ecosystem, including:
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Since Abel took over, Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio has changed a bit, and one of the biggest shifts is that it has loaded up on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). Berkshire Hathaway purchased its first Alphabet shares in late 2025, but Abel has taken it up a notch. It's now Berkshire Hathaway's fifth-largest holding, accounting for 8.7% of its stock portfolio (across both share classes).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Alphabet isn't the typical Berkshire Hathaway investment, but amid the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, it makes sense for the conglomerate to embrace an AI company that has its hands in many pots. Between its prior public stake and the company's announcement of a new $10 billion private placement purchase in June, Berkshire Hathaway now holds a nearly $31 billion stake.
It's clear that AI is here to stay. The way people and businesses interact with it will inevitably evolve, but the technology itself isn't going anywhere. Alphabet is a smart investment for Berkshire Hathaway because it's a full-stack AI company that handles most of the pipeline in-house. It has operations in key parts of the AI ecosystem, including:
#berkshire #alphabet #signal #NASDAQ
7 days ago
Right now, the twin forces of the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out and relentless demand for connectivity are lifting some of the strongest names in technology and telecom. Here are five compelling stocks worth buying more of, starting with the one everyone is watching.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has quietly become one of the most important companies in AI. It designs the custom chips that giants, including Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms, use to run their own AI systems, and it dominates the networking gear that ties thousands of those chips together inside a data center. On top of that, its infrastructure software business, anchored by VMware, throws off steady, high-margin revenue that cushions the more cyclical chip side. With a massive AI order backlog and a clear path toward much larger AI sales, Broadcom pairs explosive growth with a diversified base most chipmakers lack.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is the company that builds the world's most advanced chips, including those designed by Broadcom and Nvidia. Its management recently called AI demand "extremely robust" and raised its growth outlook, while pouring another $100 billion into its Arizona campus and ramping its cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. Because nearly every leading chip company depends on its factories, Taiwan Semiconductor sits at an irreplaceable chokepoint in the AI economy. That is about as wide a moat as you will find.
Alphabet combines the cash machine of Google Search with a fast-growing cloud business and its own leading AI models. The company is investing enormous sums, including a plan to raise tens of billions to fund its AI infrastructure, and it is weaving AI across its products rather than being disrupted by it. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway built a large stake in Alphabet, a vote of confidence from the most famous value investor's company that this is a wonderful business at a fair price.
#broadcom #alphabet #taiwan
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has quietly become one of the most important companies in AI. It designs the custom chips that giants, including Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms, use to run their own AI systems, and it dominates the networking gear that ties thousands of those chips together inside a data center. On top of that, its infrastructure software business, anchored by VMware, throws off steady, high-margin revenue that cushions the more cyclical chip side. With a massive AI order backlog and a clear path toward much larger AI sales, Broadcom pairs explosive growth with a diversified base most chipmakers lack.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is the company that builds the world's most advanced chips, including those designed by Broadcom and Nvidia. Its management recently called AI demand "extremely robust" and raised its growth outlook, while pouring another $100 billion into its Arizona campus and ramping its cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. Because nearly every leading chip company depends on its factories, Taiwan Semiconductor sits at an irreplaceable chokepoint in the AI economy. That is about as wide a moat as you will find.
Alphabet combines the cash machine of Google Search with a fast-growing cloud business and its own leading AI models. The company is investing enormous sums, including a plan to raise tens of billions to fund its AI infrastructure, and it is weaving AI across its products rather than being disrupted by it. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway built a large stake in Alphabet, a vote of confidence from the most famous value investor's company that this is a wonderful business at a fair price.
#broadcom #alphabet #taiwan
8 days ago
Right now, the twin forces of the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out and relentless demand for connectivity are lifting some of the strongest names in technology and telecom. Here are five compelling stocks worth buying more of, starting with the one everyone is watching.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has quietly become one of the most important companies in AI. It designs the custom chips that giants, including Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms, use to run their own AI systems, and it dominates the networking gear that ties thousands of those chips together inside a data center. On top of that, its infrastructure software business, anchored by VMware, throws off steady, high-margin revenue that cushions the more cyclical chip side. With a massive AI order backlog and a clear path toward much larger AI sales, Broadcom pairs explosive growth with a diversified base most chipmakers lack.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is the company that builds the world's most advanced chips, including those designed by Broadcom and Nvidia. Its management recently called AI demand "extremely robust" and raised its growth outlook, while pouring another $100 billion into its Arizona campus and ramping its cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. Because nearly every leading chip company depends on its factories, Taiwan Semiconductor sits at an irreplaceable chokepoint in the AI economy. That is about as wide a moat as you will find.
Alphabet combines the cash machine of Google Search with a fast-growing cloud business and its own leading AI models. The company is investing enormous sums, including a plan to raise tens of billions to fund its AI infrastructure, and it is weaving AI across its products rather than being disrupted by it. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway built a large stake in Alphabet, a vote of confidence from the most famous value investor's company that this is a wonderful business at a fair price.
#NVIDIA #NASDAQ #business
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has quietly become one of the most important companies in AI. It designs the custom chips that giants, including Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms, use to run their own AI systems, and it dominates the networking gear that ties thousands of those chips together inside a data center. On top of that, its infrastructure software business, anchored by VMware, throws off steady, high-margin revenue that cushions the more cyclical chip side. With a massive AI order backlog and a clear path toward much larger AI sales, Broadcom pairs explosive growth with a diversified base most chipmakers lack.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is the company that builds the world's most advanced chips, including those designed by Broadcom and Nvidia. Its management recently called AI demand "extremely robust" and raised its growth outlook, while pouring another $100 billion into its Arizona campus and ramping its cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. Because nearly every leading chip company depends on its factories, Taiwan Semiconductor sits at an irreplaceable chokepoint in the AI economy. That is about as wide a moat as you will find.
Alphabet combines the cash machine of Google Search with a fast-growing cloud business and its own leading AI models. The company is investing enormous sums, including a plan to raise tens of billions to fund its AI infrastructure, and it is weaving AI across its products rather than being disrupted by it. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway built a large stake in Alphabet, a vote of confidence from the most famous value investor's company that this is a wonderful business at a fair price.
#NVIDIA #NASDAQ #business
8 days ago
Anne Hathaway and her "The Odyssey" co-stars have been making the rounds to promote the epic film, but one recent interview turned into an unexpectedly emotional moment. During the actress' appearance on "The View," Hathaway fought back tears after Whoopi Goldberg shared a few heartfelt words, leaving the Oscar-winning actress visibly moved.
On the July 20 episode of "The View," Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and director Christopher Nolan sat down with the hosts to talk about their recently released film. Everyone on the panel had high praise for "The Odyssey" and urged the audience to see the movie.
Toward the end of the segment, Whoopi Goldberg turned to each of the guests and expressed her appreciation of their craft. Hathaway was brought to tears as she turned to her, saying, "Anne Hathaway, it's been wonderful watching you. It's been wonderful watching you grow up. And you have just blossomed, turned into this fabulous actress," she continued.
Hathaway, visibly emotional, covered part of her face and said, "No, don't." Goldberg insisted that she needed to hear it. "Girl, yes! Yes! You need to know. You need to know… It's something you need to know and remember," the host sincerely said.
"I don't know what to say. Thank you. You know how I feel about you," Hathaway responded with glassy eyes.
On the July 20 episode of "The View," Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and director Christopher Nolan sat down with the hosts to talk about their recently released film. Everyone on the panel had high praise for "The Odyssey" and urged the audience to see the movie.
Toward the end of the segment, Whoopi Goldberg turned to each of the guests and expressed her appreciation of their craft. Hathaway was brought to tears as she turned to her, saying, "Anne Hathaway, it's been wonderful watching you. It's been wonderful watching you grow up. And you have just blossomed, turned into this fabulous actress," she continued.
Hathaway, visibly emotional, covered part of her face and said, "No, don't." Goldberg insisted that she needed to hear it. "Girl, yes! Yes! You need to know. You need to know… It's something you need to know and remember," the host sincerely said.
"I don't know what to say. Thank you. You know how I feel about you," Hathaway responded with glassy eyes.
8 days ago
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, but remains active as Executive Chairman at providing investment ideas for the conglomerate and new CEO Greg Abel. These days, Buffett says its tough to find value in the stock market.
Berkshire Hathaway underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&P 500, in 2025. The underperformance could continue in 2026 with Berkshire Hathaway sitting on a cash and short-term investment holding balance nearing $400 billion.
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Berkshire Hathaway underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&P 500, in 2025. The underperformance could continue in 2026 with Berkshire Hathaway sitting on a cash and short-term investment holding balance nearing $400 billion.
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9 days ago
These brunette actresses are not only mesmerizing audiences with their talent but also attracting attention with their stunning looks. From red-carpet favorites to versatile creators, they have charmed the world both on-screen and off, combining timeless elegance with a contemporary charm. Discover the most beautiful brunette stars currently making an impact in the industry.
Selena Gomez continues to mesmerize with her radiant presence, as seen at her Rare Impact Fund Benefit. Whether gracing television screens, charting in the music world, or advocating for mental health, her style and warm charisma shine through in every public appearance. Gomez has opened up about her own personal experiences, supporting the fund's mission to mobilize $100 million for mental health services worldwide, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Penélope Cruz exudes classic Hollywood glamour on the red carpet, embodying confidence with every pose. Her elegance is matched only by the depth she brings to her performances, earning her worldwide acclaim. The Spanish actress is not only a cinematic icon but also a fashion inspiration at every appearance. Cruz took home the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her fiery, funny turn in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," a milestone she called a sign of changing times for foreign actors in American film, according to Tucson.com.
Zendaya's sophisticated take on modern style is complemented by her magnetic charm. At premieres and award shows, she's known for both her fearless fashion and authentic personality. Zendaya's influence goes beyond beauty — her talent and poise make her an icon for a new era of Hollywood. At just 26, she became the youngest actress ever to win two Emmys and the first Black woman to claim the lead drama actress trophy twice, per Variety.
Anne Hathaway captivates with her timeless and graceful looks, whether she's on the red carpet or starring in a blockbuster. Her versatility as an actress is echoed in her striking presence at high-profile events. Hathaway's radiant smile and classic brunette style never fail to enchant fans and photographers alike. She claimed the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a destitute mother turned to prostitution in "Les Misérables", as reported by TheWrap.
Selena Gomez continues to mesmerize with her radiant presence, as seen at her Rare Impact Fund Benefit. Whether gracing television screens, charting in the music world, or advocating for mental health, her style and warm charisma shine through in every public appearance. Gomez has opened up about her own personal experiences, supporting the fund's mission to mobilize $100 million for mental health services worldwide, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Penélope Cruz exudes classic Hollywood glamour on the red carpet, embodying confidence with every pose. Her elegance is matched only by the depth she brings to her performances, earning her worldwide acclaim. The Spanish actress is not only a cinematic icon but also a fashion inspiration at every appearance. Cruz took home the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her fiery, funny turn in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," a milestone she called a sign of changing times for foreign actors in American film, according to Tucson.com.
Zendaya's sophisticated take on modern style is complemented by her magnetic charm. At premieres and award shows, she's known for both her fearless fashion and authentic personality. Zendaya's influence goes beyond beauty — her talent and poise make her an icon for a new era of Hollywood. At just 26, she became the youngest actress ever to win two Emmys and the first Black woman to claim the lead drama actress trophy twice, per Variety.
Anne Hathaway captivates with her timeless and graceful looks, whether she's on the red carpet or starring in a blockbuster. Her versatility as an actress is echoed in her striking presence at high-profile events. Hathaway's radiant smile and classic brunette style never fail to enchant fans and photographers alike. She claimed the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a destitute mother turned to prostitution in "Les Misérables", as reported by TheWrap.
11 days ago
Tom Holland made an endearing comment on Zendaya during The Odyssey Press Tour.
During a recent interview alongside his fellow castmates, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, the 30-year-old actor addressed a theory about Homer's epic and the relationship between Odyssus and his wife Athena, played by Zendaya.
"'Did Athena love Odysseus romantically?'" Tom read aloud in a Wired interview. Answering the fan question swiftly, he said, "No, because she's married to me."
Matt jokingly responded, "Yep, good answer."
The playfulness continued later on once Robert asked the group, "'What does Athena teach Telemachus?'"
During a recent interview alongside his fellow castmates, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, the 30-year-old actor addressed a theory about Homer's epic and the relationship between Odyssus and his wife Athena, played by Zendaya.
"'Did Athena love Odysseus romantically?'" Tom read aloud in a Wired interview. Answering the fan question swiftly, he said, "No, because she's married to me."
Matt jokingly responded, "Yep, good answer."
The playfulness continued later on once Robert asked the group, "'What does Athena teach Telemachus?'"
12 days ago
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that 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 **** offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Buffett told CNBC that Gates' **** ociation with Epstein was "distasteful," but the 95-year-old investor suggested that Gates' actions weren't much different from mistakes he himself had made over the years in hiring the wrong person or in choosing friends.
"No one bats a thousand in the business of choosing people," Buffett said on CNBC.
Buffett said he "read a great deal since Jan. 1 in terms of what happened with Bill and Epstein. And I have read his remarks to Congress given under oath, and I read the cross-examination." He noted that Gates eventually ended his relationship with Epstein.
Buffett said Gates wasn't surprised by the decision Buffett announced Tuesday to eventually donate all the rest of his $140 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to foundations **** ociated with his family and his three children, Howard, Susie and Peter. Gates flew to Omaha a few weeks ago and spent several hours talking with Buffett. The two hadn't spoken much since before additional details about Gates and Epstein started to come out when the federal government began releasing files from the Epstein investigation.
Buffett told CNBC that Gates' **** ociation with Epstein was "distasteful," but the 95-year-old investor suggested that Gates' actions weren't much different from mistakes he himself had made over the years in hiring the wrong person or in choosing friends.
"No one bats a thousand in the business of choosing people," Buffett said on CNBC.
Buffett said he "read a great deal since Jan. 1 in terms of what happened with Bill and Epstein. And I have read his remarks to Congress given under oath, and I read the cross-examination." He noted that Gates eventually ended his relationship with Epstein.
Buffett said Gates wasn't surprised by the decision Buffett announced Tuesday to eventually donate all the rest of his $140 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to foundations **** ociated with his family and his three children, Howard, Susie and Peter. Gates flew to Omaha a few weeks ago and spent several hours talking with Buffett. The two hadn't spoken much since before additional details about Gates and Epstein started to come out when the federal government began releasing files from the Epstein investigation.
12 days ago
Expectant mothers know that pregnancy hormones can make even the simplest moments feel incredibly emotional. Recently, a pregnant Anne Hathaway experienced this firsthand during an interview on the TODAY show. While promoting her new project, "The Odyssey", the host surprised the actress with a custom, handmade gift basket for her little one. As a result of the sweet gesture, the beloved star immediately grew emotional and shed a few joyful tears.
Anne Hathaway sat alongside her co-star, Tom Holland, wearing a beautiful, flowing dark green maxi dress that elegantly showed off her growing baby **** p. Suddenly, a crew member walked over to hand her a large woven gift basket tied with a big red ribbon.
Hathaway smiled warmly but instantly looked like she might cry as she accepted the present. "Oh, don't!" she joked, trying to hold back her emotional reaction. Indeed, the customized gifts inside were enough to make any expectant mother swell with joy.
Next, the host revealed the contents of the unique basket. Because the movie is an epic tale, the TODAY show wardrobe team created a special, hand-crocheted Trojan warrior outfit for the baby.
Specifically, the host pulled out a tiny gray crocheted helmet complete with bright red and yellow yarn trim. Hathaway gasped with delight, asking if the next piece was a matching diaper cover. The host proudly held up the tiny gray-and-yellow bottoms, confirming it was a custom-designed Trojan costume. In addition, the basket contained a long red knitted cape and a cute plush horse toy. Holland smiled and picked up the toy, admiring the detailed craftsmanship alongside Hathaway.
Anne Hathaway sat alongside her co-star, Tom Holland, wearing a beautiful, flowing dark green maxi dress that elegantly showed off her growing baby **** p. Suddenly, a crew member walked over to hand her a large woven gift basket tied with a big red ribbon.
Hathaway smiled warmly but instantly looked like she might cry as she accepted the present. "Oh, don't!" she joked, trying to hold back her emotional reaction. Indeed, the customized gifts inside were enough to make any expectant mother swell with joy.
Next, the host revealed the contents of the unique basket. Because the movie is an epic tale, the TODAY show wardrobe team created a special, hand-crocheted Trojan warrior outfit for the baby.
Specifically, the host pulled out a tiny gray crocheted helmet complete with bright red and yellow yarn trim. Hathaway gasped with delight, asking if the next piece was a matching diaper cover. The host proudly held up the tiny gray-and-yellow bottoms, confirming it was a custom-designed Trojan costume. In addition, the basket contained a long red knitted cape and a cute plush horse toy. Holland smiled and picked up the toy, admiring the detailed craftsmanship alongside Hathaway.
12 days ago
Expectant mothers know that pregnancy hormones can make even the simplest moments feel incredibly emotional. Recently, a pregnant Anne Hathaway experienced this firsthand during an interview on the TODAY show. While promoting her new project, "The Odyssey", the host surprised the actress with a custom, handmade gift basket for her little one. As a result of the sweet gesture, the beloved star immediately grew emotional and shed a few joyful tears.
Anne Hathaway sat alongside her co-star, Tom Holland, wearing a beautiful, flowing dark green maxi dress that elegantly showed off her growing baby ******* p. Suddenly, a crew member walked over to hand her a large woven gift basket tied with a big red ribbon.
Hathaway smiled warmly but instantly looked like she might cry as she accepted the present. "Oh, don't!" she joked, trying to hold back her emotional reaction. Indeed, the customized gifts inside were enough to make any expectant mother swell with joy.
Next, the host revealed the contents of the unique basket. Because the movie is an epic tale, the TODAY show wardrobe team created a special, hand-crocheted Trojan warrior outfit for the baby.
Specifically, the host pulled out a tiny gray crocheted helmet complete with bright red and yellow yarn trim. Hathaway gasped with delight, asking if the next piece was a matching diaper cover. The host proudly held up the tiny gray-and-yellow bottoms, confirming it was a custom-designed Trojan costume. In addition, the basket contained a long red knitted cape and a cute plush horse toy. Holland smiled and picked up the toy, admiring the detailed craftsmanship alongside Hathaway.
Anne Hathaway sat alongside her co-star, Tom Holland, wearing a beautiful, flowing dark green maxi dress that elegantly showed off her growing baby ******* p. Suddenly, a crew member walked over to hand her a large woven gift basket tied with a big red ribbon.
Hathaway smiled warmly but instantly looked like she might cry as she accepted the present. "Oh, don't!" she joked, trying to hold back her emotional reaction. Indeed, the customized gifts inside were enough to make any expectant mother swell with joy.
Next, the host revealed the contents of the unique basket. Because the movie is an epic tale, the TODAY show wardrobe team created a special, hand-crocheted Trojan warrior outfit for the baby.
Specifically, the host pulled out a tiny gray crocheted helmet complete with bright red and yellow yarn trim. Hathaway gasped with delight, asking if the next piece was a matching diaper cover. The host proudly held up the tiny gray-and-yellow bottoms, confirming it was a custom-designed Trojan costume. In addition, the basket contained a long red knitted cape and a cute plush horse toy. Holland smiled and picked up the toy, admiring the detailed craftsmanship alongside Hathaway.
13 days ago
Apple (AAPL) at a 33x forward PE offers just 0.2% ****** yst upside; American Express (AXP) is down 3% year to date and rates a Buy.
Coca-Cola (KO) has surged 20% year to date, doubling the S&P 500, leaving only 4.5% implied upside and making it a Hold.
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Three of Warren Buffett's most iconic holdings sit at very different crossroads right now. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) at $314.86 is a Hold, American Express (NYSE:AXP) at $355.06 is a Buy, and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) at $83.08 is a Hold.
Berkshire Hathaway has been reshaping this trio. Apple was trimmed heavily, Coca-Cola was surpassed by Alphabet as the fourth-largest holding, and American Express is closing in on Apple for the top slot. Each stock now has to stand on its own numbers.
Coca-Cola (KO) has surged 20% year to date, doubling the S&P 500, leaving only 4.5% implied upside and making it a Hold.
This lithium producer surpassed a $1B private valuation, joining some of America's most powerful startups. Now you can invest in EnergyX alongside global giants like General Motors, but only through July 16. (sponsor)
Three of Warren Buffett's most iconic holdings sit at very different crossroads right now. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) at $314.86 is a Hold, American Express (NYSE:AXP) at $355.06 is a Buy, and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) at $83.08 is a Hold.
Berkshire Hathaway has been reshaping this trio. Apple was trimmed heavily, Coca-Cola was surpassed by Alphabet as the fourth-largest holding, and American Express is closing in on Apple for the top slot. Each stock now has to stand on its own numbers.
13 days ago
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to buy and Hold Forever. The company has a dedicated research division building superconducting quantum processors like Sycamore and the newer Willow chip.
Recently, on July 2, Reuters reported that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) aims to raise more than $80 billion in equity offerings and a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway to fund its expensive AI infrastructure buildout. The deal also signals Berkshire's confidence in the company's AI and cloud strategy.
The report noted that Berkshire will buy $10 billion in stock through a private placement. This will include $5 billion in Class A shares at $351.81 each and $5 billion in Class C shares at $348.20 each. This adds to Berkshire's position, which it has been building since last year. With around $16.6 billion, Alphabet becomes one of Berkshire's largest holdings.
As per Reuters, ***** ysts have framed the purchase as a vote of confidence from Berkshire CEO Greg Abel that Alphabet's AI spending will pay off despite the dilution from new shares. Moreover, the company also plans to raise $30 billion through public offerings split between convertible preferred stock and common shares, plus a $40 billion at-the-market program launching in the third quarter for gradual share sales.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a holding company that operates Google services such as search engines, ad platforms, Internet browsers, devices, mapping software, app stores, video streaming, and more. The company also offers cloud infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers, as well as healthcare-related services and internet services.
Recently, on July 2, Reuters reported that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) aims to raise more than $80 billion in equity offerings and a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway to fund its expensive AI infrastructure buildout. The deal also signals Berkshire's confidence in the company's AI and cloud strategy.
The report noted that Berkshire will buy $10 billion in stock through a private placement. This will include $5 billion in Class A shares at $351.81 each and $5 billion in Class C shares at $348.20 each. This adds to Berkshire's position, which it has been building since last year. With around $16.6 billion, Alphabet becomes one of Berkshire's largest holdings.
As per Reuters, ***** ysts have framed the purchase as a vote of confidence from Berkshire CEO Greg Abel that Alphabet's AI spending will pay off despite the dilution from new shares. Moreover, the company also plans to raise $30 billion through public offerings split between convertible preferred stock and common shares, plus a $40 billion at-the-market program launching in the third quarter for gradual share sales.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a holding company that operates Google services such as search engines, ad platforms, Internet browsers, devices, mapping software, app stores, video streaming, and more. The company also offers cloud infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers, as well as healthcare-related services and internet services.
13 days ago
Heartland Advisors, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Heartland Value Plus Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Small-cap stocks rose in the second quarter, with the Russell 2000® Index increasing 21.49%, outpacing the 15.20% gain for the S&P 500 Index. The artificial intelligence trade continues to be a key theme in the market. Small-cap value is benefiting from a strengthening economic environment. The Value Plus Fund rose 19.25% in the second quarter, compared with the 17.19% return for the Russell 2000 Value Index, driven by strong gains from Materials, Energy, and Real Estate holdings. In addition, you can check the Fund's top 5 holdings to determine its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Heartland Value Plus Fund highlighted Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS). Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) is a single-family attached and detached home builder. On July 14, 2026, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) closed at $65.28 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.88 billion. Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) posted a one-month return of 9.00%, while its shares gained 9.99% over the past 52 weeks.
Heartland Value Plus Fund stated the following regarding Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Another non-AI holding is Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS), a Denver-based builder of single-family homes predominantly in the West, Southwest, Mountain states, and Southeast. High mortgage rates and concerns about home affordability have kept demand for new houses tempered. As a result of the poor sentiment, CCS shares are trading at less than 1X book value— 0.81X to be exact.
We do not know when demand for housing will pick up or what will happen with interest rates. What we do know is that these historically low valuation levels are attracting patient, long-term capital, resulting in multiple take-outs in the ***** e in the past six months. Berkshire Hathaway, for instance, recently acquired public homebuilder Taylor Morrison at 1.1X book value, and the ***** anese conglomerate Sumitomo acquired Tri Pointe Homes for 1.2X book value.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Heartland Value Plus Fund highlighted Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS). Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) is a single-family attached and detached home builder. On July 14, 2026, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) closed at $65.28 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.88 billion. Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) posted a one-month return of 9.00%, while its shares gained 9.99% over the past 52 weeks.
Heartland Value Plus Fund stated the following regarding Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Another non-AI holding is Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS), a Denver-based builder of single-family homes predominantly in the West, Southwest, Mountain states, and Southeast. High mortgage rates and concerns about home affordability have kept demand for new houses tempered. As a result of the poor sentiment, CCS shares are trading at less than 1X book value— 0.81X to be exact.
We do not know when demand for housing will pick up or what will happen with interest rates. What we do know is that these historically low valuation levels are attracting patient, long-term capital, resulting in multiple take-outs in the ***** e in the past six months. Berkshire Hathaway, for instance, recently acquired public homebuilder Taylor Morrison at 1.1X book value, and the ***** anese conglomerate Sumitomo acquired Tri Pointe Homes for 1.2X book value.
13 days ago
Living Wall Street legend Warren Buffett confirmed during a CNBC interview on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, that he was the driving force behind Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) (BRK.B) major investment in Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) , the parent company of Google.
The 95-year-old chairman stated plainly that he initiated the investment, putting to rest speculation about whether the decision originated with him or with his successor, new CEO Greg Abel:
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19 days ago
When Warren Buffett handed the reins to Greg Abel at the end of 2025, the big question was what Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKB)(NYSE: BRKA) would do with its enormous pile of cash. We're starting to get an answer, and it has a name: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG).
Berkshire has rapidly built a position in the Google parent worth more than $20 billion. That's a striking move for a company whose new CEO could easily have spent his first months playing it safe. So what does Abel see in Alphabet, and what does the buying say about how he plans to deploy Berkshire's capital?
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Berkshire first bought a small amount of Alphabet in the third quarter of 2025, while Buffett was still CEO. But the scale of the purchases changed dramatically once Abel took over. In the first quarter of 2026, Berkshire more than tripled its Alphabet holding. That pushed the position to about $16.6 billion by the end of March, enough to make Alphabet its seventh-largest equity holding.
And then, in June, Berkshire agreed to a $10 billion private placement of Alphabet stock, buying about 28.6 million new shares directly from the company as part of Alphabet's massive equity raise. The purchase was split evenly between Alphabet's two publicly traded share classes, at prices modestly below where the stock traded at the time.
Berkshire has rapidly built a position in the Google parent worth more than $20 billion. That's a striking move for a company whose new CEO could easily have spent his first months playing it safe. So what does Abel see in Alphabet, and what does the buying say about how he plans to deploy Berkshire's capital?
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Berkshire first bought a small amount of Alphabet in the third quarter of 2025, while Buffett was still CEO. But the scale of the purchases changed dramatically once Abel took over. In the first quarter of 2026, Berkshire more than tripled its Alphabet holding. That pushed the position to about $16.6 billion by the end of March, enough to make Alphabet its seventh-largest equity holding.
And then, in June, Berkshire agreed to a $10 billion private placement of Alphabet stock, buying about 28.6 million new shares directly from the company as part of Alphabet's massive equity raise. The purchase was split evenly between Alphabet's two publicly traded share classes, at prices modestly below where the stock traded at the time.
20 days ago
It's a year of new beginnings for the trillion-dollar conglomerate that Warren Buffett helped build, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB). Following the Oracle of Omaha's retirement as CEO on Dec. 31, Berkshire has its first new leader in more than half a century.
Buffett's protégé, Greg Abel, is now at the helm -- and he's wasted no time making his presence felt. Since taking over, Abel has completely exited 16 positions and amassed a mammoth stake in Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG). When combined with Berkshire's largest position, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Abel has 30% of Berkshire's $343 billion investment portfolio tied up in two foundational artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.
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There's no stock that Greg Abel has purchased more aggressively since taking over as CEO a little over six months ago than Alphabet.
During the first quarter, he more than doubled Berkshire's stake in Alphabet's Class A shares (GOOGL) and opened a position in its Class C shares (GOOG). More recently, Berkshire committed to buy a $10 billion private placement from Alphabet ($5 billion of each share class).
Buffett's protégé, Greg Abel, is now at the helm -- and he's wasted no time making his presence felt. Since taking over, Abel has completely exited 16 positions and amassed a mammoth stake in Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG). When combined with Berkshire's largest position, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Abel has 30% of Berkshire's $343 billion investment portfolio tied up in two foundational artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.
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There's no stock that Greg Abel has purchased more aggressively since taking over as CEO a little over six months ago than Alphabet.
During the first quarter, he more than doubled Berkshire's stake in Alphabet's Class A shares (GOOGL) and opened a position in its Class C shares (GOOG). More recently, Berkshire committed to buy a $10 billion private placement from Alphabet ($5 billion of each share class).
21 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) stock is up just 0.78% for the year and is underperforming the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) by a wide margin. However, the stock gained 3.78% over the last month, which not only helped it turn positive for the year but also helped it bridge its gap with the index. With Berkshire jumping sharply over the last month, let's examine the stock's outlook in the back half of the year.
Berkshire stock hit its record high a day before Buffett announced his retirement at last year's annual shareholder meeting. There was always a "Warren Buffett premium" built into Berkshire shares, and after the nonagenarian announced that he would step down as CEO, that premium began to wither.
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Berkshire stock hit its record high a day before Buffett announced his retirement at last year's annual shareholder meeting. There was always a "Warren Buffett premium" built into Berkshire shares, and after the nonagenarian announced that he would step down as CEO, that premium began to wither.
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21 days ago
"The Odyssey" press tour continued with the cast's arrival in Paris on Tuesday. Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o and more dripped in designer threads and jewelry while posing in front to the Eiffel Tower at Trocadero Square for the latest photo op.
Despite the unofficial Greican-inspired dress code, some stars deviated, favoring contemporary pieces by Tom Ford and shimmering designs by Armani Privé. WWD breaks down those looks ahead.
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24 days ago
Warren Buffett issued a sharp warning during Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting this year, and its significance extends to every investor watching this market.
Speaking to CNBC in an interview during the annual meeting weekend, the legendary investor offered an 11-word ****** sment of the current environment that carries more weight than most year-end ****** yst forecasts.
The American ****** ociation of Individual Investors' July 2, 2026, sentiment survey found bullish sentiment on stocks over the next six months plunged 13.6 percentage points to 31.4%, while bearish sentiment rose to 42.3%.
For most of June, CNN's Fear and Greed Index, which measures sentiment through several stock market signals, has remained firmly in the "fear" zone.
The warning arrives as one of the most decorated long-term investors of the modern era has ****** embled the largest cash position in Berkshire's history, a signal ****** ysts have flagged as a valuation call in itself.
Speaking to CNBC in an interview during the annual meeting weekend, the legendary investor offered an 11-word ****** sment of the current environment that carries more weight than most year-end ****** yst forecasts.
The American ****** ociation of Individual Investors' July 2, 2026, sentiment survey found bullish sentiment on stocks over the next six months plunged 13.6 percentage points to 31.4%, while bearish sentiment rose to 42.3%.
For most of June, CNN's Fear and Greed Index, which measures sentiment through several stock market signals, has remained firmly in the "fear" zone.
The warning arrives as one of the most decorated long-term investors of the modern era has ****** embled the largest cash position in Berkshire's history, a signal ****** ysts have flagged as a valuation call in itself.
25 days ago
Under the leadership of new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway is making a splash in the technology ***** e. Based on its most recent 13F filing, the conglomerate owned 68,462,015 Class A shares and 17,944,778 Class C shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) as of March 31, which today is valued at $30.7 billion. These two positions combined make up Berkshire's fourth-largest holding in a single company's equity.
On June 1, however, the Omaha enterprise announced a $10 billion private placement into the "Magnificent Seven" stock. With a total position of nearly $41 billion in Alphabet, this is now a bigger position than Coca-Cola. But it's still smaller than Apple and American Express.
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Investors might view these decisions as uncharacteristic of the strategy Berkshire and Warren Buffett have long operated with. This bet makes sense, though.
Here are three possible reasons why the conglomerate is so bullish on Alphabet.
On June 1, however, the Omaha enterprise announced a $10 billion private placement into the "Magnificent Seven" stock. With a total position of nearly $41 billion in Alphabet, this is now a bigger position than Coca-Cola. But it's still smaller than Apple and American Express.
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Investors might view these decisions as uncharacteristic of the strategy Berkshire and Warren Buffett have long operated with. This bet makes sense, though.
Here are three possible reasons why the conglomerate is so bullish on Alphabet.
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Warren Buffett is a tough act to follow. He is arguably the greatest investor of his time, transforming Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) into a massive holding company with almost 200 subsidiaries and a $330 billion equity portfolio, and he has trounced the S&P 500 over time.
However, Greg Abel, Buffett's handpicked successor, made his mark on the company in the first quarter of 2026, his first as CEO. Here's what it looks like, and how it could change the company's trajectory.
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In his first annual shareholder letter as CEO, Abel committed to upholding the values that shaped Berkshire Hathaway over the 60 years Buffett ran it. He said that "Berkshire's culture and values remain unchanged and will continue into perpetuity," and he specified the commitment to allocating capital efficiently with a business underpinned by a robust insurance operation. He echoed Buffett's maxim that the company's job is to be "exceptional stewards of our shareholders' capital."
He laid out the principles behind his investing strategy, which include:
However, Greg Abel, Buffett's handpicked successor, made his mark on the company in the first quarter of 2026, his first as CEO. Here's what it looks like, and how it could change the company's trajectory.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
In his first annual shareholder letter as CEO, Abel committed to upholding the values that shaped Berkshire Hathaway over the 60 years Buffett ran it. He said that "Berkshire's culture and values remain unchanged and will continue into perpetuity," and he specified the commitment to allocating capital efficiently with a business underpinned by a robust insurance operation. He echoed Buffett's maxim that the company's job is to be "exceptional stewards of our shareholders' capital."
He laid out the principles behind his investing strategy, which include:
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Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has reportedly chosen to delay his usual midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.
This marks the first time in twenty years that such a postponement has occurred, reported The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Buffett's decision to hold off on the donation is pending the outcome of a review into the foundation's links with late ***** offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The findings of this review, expected to be released later this summer, will inform Buffett's final decision, which could be announced in his annual Thanksgiving letter, as per the report.
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Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has reportedly chosen to delay his usual midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.
This marks the first time in twenty years that such a postponement has occurred, reported The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Buffett's decision to hold off on the donation is pending the outcome of a review into the foundation's links with late ***** offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The findings of this review, expected to be released later this summer, will inform Buffett's final decision, which could be announced in his annual Thanksgiving letter, as per the report.
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