Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway's substantial cash reserves position it as a strong alternative to the current AI spending boom, allowing it to capitalize on future opportunities while maintaining solid business performance without heavy AI investments [2][3]. Group 1: Financial Position - By the end of Q3 2025, Berkshire held approximately $382 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term U.S. Treasuries, an increase from about $334 billion at the end of 2024, reflecting a strategy of net selling equities and strong performance from its non-insurance subsidiaries [4]. - The company's operating earnings for Q3 2025 were $13.5 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of about 34%, indicating robust underlying business performance [5]. - Berkshire's cash hoarding strategy contrasts with the aggressive spending seen in the tech sector, leading to underperformance relative to the S&P 500 and many AI investments in 2025 [7]. Group 2: Leadership Transition - Warren Buffett plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel set to take over, which is viewed as a potential catalyst for the company rather than a negative development [9][10]. - The leadership transition occurs at a time of high liquidity and optionality for Berkshire, providing Abel with significant opportunities to enhance the company's performance [11]. - Buffett has expressed confidence in Berkshire's long-term prospects under Abel's leadership, emphasizing the company's established culture and liquidity [11]. Group 3: Strategic Options - Berkshire's liquidity, nearing $400 billion, positions it well to take advantage of potential market dislocations caused by AI spending leading to overcapacity or a market sell-off [12]. - The company could increase share repurchases significantly due to its cash reserves, or initiate dividends if cash levels become excessive, although it is likely to prioritize waiting for investment opportunities [13][14]. - The stock is currently trading at 1.6 times book value, indicating low market expectations, which may present a favorable investment opportunity [15].

Berkshire Hathaway's cash stockpile just reached record heights. Is that a warning sign for investors?There are few names in the investing world that have as much of an impact as Warren Buffett, so when the stock market mogul speaks, it often pays to listen.Some investors have noted that Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.14%)(BRK.B 0.27%), has been stockpiling cash in recent years. In fact, in the third quarter of 2025, the company's cash holdings reached a record high of nearly $382 bi ...

I'm Susan Javinsky, co-host of the Morning Filter podcast. Bergkshire Hathaway recently revealed it had taken a $4.3% billion position in Alphabet. The purchase took many Berkshire Hathaway watchers by surprise.After all, Buffett hasn't been much of a tech investor. In fact, he has said that he views top holding Apple as more of a consumer stock than a technology play. [snorts] Yet, given that Alphabet is now among Bergkshire's top 10 holdings, Buffett more than likely gave his stamp of approval to the purc ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) . Shares have added about 7.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Berkshire Hathaway B due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.Berkshire Hathaway Q3 Earni ...

Apple remains Buffett's biggest bet -- for now.For nearly a decade, Apple (AAPL +0.46%) has been a mainstay in Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A +0.29%)(BRK.B +0.51%) portfolio.In 2016, Warren Buffett first approved of adding Apple shares, initiating a $1 billion purchase. In the years that followed, Berkshire continued to add more and more Apple stock. At one point, the company's position was valued at more than $100 billion -- its biggest bet ever. Apparently, Buffett and his lieutenants are quickly souring on ...

Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 17,846,142 shares of a prominent AI stock, valued at $4.3 billion, making it one of its top 10 holdings by value [1][2] - This marks a significant shift in Warren Buffett's investment strategy, as he has historically avoided AI stocks [1][2] - The recent purchase of Alphabet (Google's parent company) suggests a growing bullish sentiment towards AI within Berkshire Hathaway [8][11] Company Holdings - Berkshire's largest position remains in Apple, valued at over $60 billion, despite a previous peak of over $200 billion [4] - Berkshire has also held a multibillion-dollar position in Amazon since Q1 2019, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) being a key player in AI infrastructure [5] - The recent acquisition of Alphabet stock indicates that Berkshire now has three major companies with direct ties to AI: Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet [11] Investment Strategy - The decision to invest in AI stocks may not have been solely made by Buffett, as portfolio managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler have been instrumental in previous significant purchases [6][9] - Buffett has expressed regret for not investing in Alphabet earlier, indicating a potential shift in his investment philosophy towards technology and AI [9][10]

This investment provides solid returns and is as risk-free as investments come.Warren Buffett has been leading Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +0.29%)(BRK.B +0.51%) since 1965, but at the end of this year, he's finally retiring at the age of 95. In that time, he's grown Berkshire Hathaway to a trillion-dollar company and made himself one of the world's richest people along the way.Berkshire Hathaway will surely look different without Buffett at the helm, but that hasn't stopped him and the company from making mov ...

Market Performance - The S&P 500 index closed at 6,849, reflecting a weekly increase of 3.7% and a year-to-date increase of 16.4%[6] - The Nasdaq 100 index reached 25,435, with a weekly rise of 4.9% and a year-to-date increase of 21.0%[6] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 3.2% this week, with a year-to-date growth of 12.2%[6] Sector Analysis - The automotive and auto parts sector saw a significant weekly increase of 9.3% and a year-to-date increase of 9.9%[9] - The information technology sector reported a weekly rise of 4.6% and a year-to-date increase of 32.8%[9] - The healthcare sector experienced a weekly increase of 1.9% and a year-to-date increase of 21.0%[9] Fund Flows - The energy sector recorded a net inflow of $48 million this week, with a total of $572 million over the past 52 weeks[11] - The materials sector faced a net outflow of $290 million this week, totaling a negative $3.344 billion over the past 52 weeks[11] - The financial sector had a net inflow of $2.106 billion this week, with a total outflow of $6.723 billion over the past 52 weeks[11] Earnings Forecast - The overall EPS adjustment for the energy sector was 0.3% this week, with a year-to-date adjustment of -7.4%[14] - The materials sector saw an EPS adjustment of 0.6% this week, with a year-to-date adjustment of 4.9%[14] - The information technology sector's EPS adjustment was 0.6% this week, with a year-to-date adjustment of 28.0%[14]

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After 82 years of investing, Warren Buffett is still picking value stocks for his multi-billion dollar holding company, Berkshire Hathaway. For You: I Asked ChatGPT To Explain Crypto Like I’m 12 — Here’s What It Said Read This: 6 Low-Risk Ways To Build Your Savings in 2025 The Oracle of Omaha has poured billions of dollars into some interesting companies in 2025 so far. Some he held prior to this year and simply added to his position. But there are a few new holdings added to his portfolio. Here are 11 no ...