Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Amazon.com Inc. by over 75% in Q4, while acquiring a new stake in the New York Times Co. valued at $351.7 million [1][2] Investment Actions - Berkshire acquired 5.1 million shares of the New York Times Co. during the last quarter of the year [1] - The company now holds approximately 2.3 million shares of Amazon after the reduction [2] - Berkshire continued to decrease its stakes in Bank of America Corp. and Apple Inc., bringing them to 7.1% and 1.5% respectively [3] - The stakes in oil producer Chevron Corp. and insurance firm Chubb Ltd. were increased to 6.5% and 8.7% respectively [3] Market Reactions - The New York Times shares rose by 1.8% to $75.39 in early trading following the news [2] - Amazon shares increased by 1.3% in the same trading session [2] - Chubb's shares experienced an approximate 11% rise over Q4 after speculation about a potential acquisition of American International Group Inc. [4] Strategic Moves - Buffett, who stepped down as CEO on December 31, has been actively pursuing new investments, including a $9.7 billion deal for Occidental Petroleum Corp.'s petrochemical business and a $5.6 billion stake in Alphabet Inc. [5]

Core Insights - The London Company Large Cap Strategy reported a 0.4% return in Q4 2025, underperforming the Russell 1000 Index which rose by 2.4% [1] - The economic environment heading into 2026 presents a mix of confidence and doubt, impacting investor sentiment [1] Company Performance - Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) was highlighted as a leading contributor in the portfolio, achieving an all-time high stock price of $331.89 on February 17, 2026 [2][3] - Chubb Limited's one-month return was 10.64%, and its shares increased by 24.56% over the past twelve months, with a market capitalization of $130.62 billion [2] Financial Metrics - Chubb Limited reported record core operating income and industry-leading combined ratios, indicating strong financial health [3] - The company's diversified portfolio and disciplined underwriting practices have reinforced confidence in its ability to generate attractive returns [3] Hedge Fund Interest - Chubb Limited is held by 64 hedge fund portfolios as of the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 61 in the previous quarter [5] - Despite its potential, the company is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with some analysts suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article reveals the portfolio adjustments made by Berkshire Hathaway during Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO, highlighting a shift in holdings with reductions in technology stocks and increases in energy, consumer, and financial sectors [2][4]. Group 1: Overall Portfolio Changes - As of the end of Q4 2025, Berkshire's total portfolio size increased to $274 billion from $267 billion in the previous quarter, with the top ten holdings accounting for 88.26% of the portfolio [2]. - The top ten holdings remained unchanged in terms of companies, but there were slight adjustments in their rankings [2]. Group 2: Major Stock Adjustments - Berkshire reduced its stake in Apple by over 10.29 million shares, a decrease of 4.32%, marking the third consecutive quarter of reduction, with a market value decline of approximately $2.8 billion [4][7]. - A significant reduction in Amazon shares was noted, with a 77.24% decrease in holdings, dropping its portfolio share from 0.82% to 0.19%, leaving nearly 2.3 million shares [5]. - The stake in Bank of America was also reduced, with nearly 50.8 million shares sold, resulting in an 8.94% decrease in holdings [6]. Group 3: New Investments and Increases - Berkshire initiated a new position in The New York Times, purchasing 5.0657 million shares valued at over $350 million, ranking it 30th in the portfolio [8]. - The company increased its holdings in Chevron by over 8.09 million shares, a 6.63% increase, and in Chubb Limited by nearly 2.92 million shares, a 9.31% increase [9]. - Additionally, there was a 12.34% increase in holdings of Domino's Pizza, raising its market value to $1.4 billion [9]. Group 4: Stable Holdings - Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz holdings remained unchanged, with Coca-Cola valued at $27.96 billion, maintaining its position as the fourth-largest holding [11]. - Berkshire is the largest shareholder of Kraft Heinz, holding approximately 27.5% of the company, which is undergoing a split into two independent publicly traded companies [11].

Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its Q4 2025 U.S. stock holdings report, marking the last quarter under CEO Warren Buffett, showing significant reductions in key positions while also establishing a new position in The New York Times [1] Group 1: Holdings Summary - As of the end of Q4 2025, Berkshire's total holdings value was approximately $274.16 billion, up from $267.33 billion at the end of Q3 2025 [1] - The top five holdings included Apple, American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and Chevron, with Apple representing 22.6% of the portfolio [2][4] Group 2: Reductions in Holdings - In Q4 2025, Berkshire reduced its Apple shares by approximately 10.3 million, marking a 4.32% decrease, with total Apple shares held at 227.9 million, valued at about $61.96 billion [5] - The company also reduced its Bank of America shares by about 50.8 million, a decrease of 8.94%, leaving it with 517.3 million shares [5] - A significant reduction in Amazon shares was noted, with a decrease of 772.4 thousand shares, representing a 77% reduction [4][5] Group 3: New Investments - Berkshire initiated a new position in The New York Times, acquiring approximately 5.07 million shares valued at about $352 million, marking a re-entry into the media sector after selling its newspaper assets in 2020 [6] - The New York Times reported strong performance in Q4 2025, with total subscription users exceeding 12.78 million and a 10.2% increase in operating profit year-over-year [6]

Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway continues to adjust its technology holdings in the last quarter before Warren Buffett steps down as CEO, significantly reducing its stakes in several major stocks while initiating a position in traditional media, specifically The New York Times [2][4]. Group 1: Stock Adjustments - In Q4, Berkshire reduced its Amazon holdings by over 77%, with the stake dropping from 0.82% to 0.19% of its portfolio, amounting to approximately 2.3 million shares [9][10]. - Apple remains the largest holding in Berkshire's portfolio despite a reduction of over 10.29 million shares, decreasing its value by about $2.8 billion, with its portfolio share slightly declining from 22.69% to 22.60% [6][8]. - Berkshire sold nearly 50.8 million shares of Bank of America, reducing its stake by 8.9% to 6.89%, marking a 50% reduction from mid-2024 [9][10]. Group 2: New Investments - The New York Times was the only new position taken by Berkshire in Q4, with an acquisition of 5.067 million shares valued at approximately $352 million, representing about 3.1% of the company [12][14]. - The stock price of The New York Times has shown strong performance, increasing by 6% year-to-date and 50% over the past 12 months [14]. Group 3: Increased Holdings - Berkshire increased its stake in Chevron by over 8.09 million shares, raising its portfolio share to 7.24% and increasing its value by approximately $1.23 billion [18]. - The company also raised its holdings in Chubb by nearly 2.92 million shares, increasing its portfolio share from 3.31% to 3.90% [17]. Group 4: Top Holdings - As of Q4, Berkshire's top ten holdings remained largely unchanged, with Apple, American Express, and Bank of America retaining their positions, while Chevron and Chubb saw increases in their rankings [21][25].

Core Viewpoint - Warren Buffett's final operational decisions before retirement have garnered significant attention from global investors, particularly regarding Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio adjustments in Q4 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Portfolio Adjustments - In Q4 2025, Berkshire Hathaway significantly reduced its holdings in Amazon, with the stock's portfolio share dropping from 0.82% in Q3 to 0.19%, a decrease of 0.63 percentage points, and the number of shares reduced to approximately 2.3 million [4]. - Berkshire also continued to sell Apple shares, reducing its holdings by over 10.29 million shares, a 4.3% decrease from Q3, with the stock's portfolio share slightly declining from 22.69% to 22.60% [4]. - Additionally, Berkshire reduced its stake in Bank of America by approximately 50.8 million shares, an 8.9% decrease from Q3 [4]. Group 2: New Investments - The only new position taken by Berkshire in Q4 2025 was in The New York Times, acquiring over 5.06 million shares valued at approximately $352 million [6]. - Following the disclosure of this investment, The New York Times' stock price surged over 10% in after-hours trading, although the increase later moderated [7]. Group 3: Increased Holdings - Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Chevron by over 8.09 million shares, raising its portfolio share from Q3 to 7.24% [7]. - The company also increased its stake in Chubb Limited (formerly known as ACE Limited) by approximately 2.92 million shares, with its portfolio share rising from 3.31% in Q3 to 3.90% [7]. - Additionally, Berkshire added 368,000 shares of Domino's Pizza to its portfolio [8].

Group 1 - Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake in Amazon by over 75% in Q4, while investing $351.7 million in the New York Times Company [1][3] - The company acquired 5.1 million shares of the New York Times Company, valued at $351.7 million at year-end [3] - Berkshire continued to trim its stakes in Bank of America and Apple, reducing them to 7.1% and 1.5%, respectively [4] Group 2 - Berkshire increased its stakes in Chevron and Chubb to 6.5% and 8.7%, respectively, during the same period [5] - Chubb's shares rose approximately 11% in Q4 after reports of an informal approach to acquire American International Group Inc. [5] - Warren Buffett has been active in making purchases, including a $9.7 billion deal for Occidental Petroleum Corp.'s petrochemical business and a $5.6 billion stake in Alphabet Inc. [6]

Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway continues to adjust its technology and financial heavyweights while initiating a position in traditional media with The New York Times in the fourth quarter [2] Group 1: Stock Adjustments - Berkshire reduced its stake in Apple for the third consecutive quarter, selling 10.29 million shares, resulting in a 4.3% decrease in holdings and a market value reduction of approximately $2.8 billion, although Apple remains the top holding [2] - The company decreased its position in Bank of America by nearly 50.8 million shares, an 8.9% reduction, with a cumulative decrease of about 50% over the past year and a half [2] - Amazon saw the largest reduction, with a 77.2% decrease in holdings, dropping to approximately 2.3 million shares, and its portfolio share plummeting from 0.82% to 0.19% [2] Group 2: New Investments - The New York Times was the only new position initiated by Berkshire in the fourth quarter, acquiring 5.067 million shares valued at approximately $352 million, representing about 3.1% of the company [2] - Following the announcement of the New York Times position, its stock price surged over 10% in after-hours trading [2] Group 3: Increased Holdings - Berkshire increased its stake in Chevron by over 8.09 million shares, leading to a market value increase of approximately $1.23 billion [2] - The company also raised its holdings in Chubb Limited by nearly 2.92 million shares, reflecting a 9.3% increase in share count [2] - Additionally, Berkshire increased its position in Domino's Pizza by 368,000 shares, bringing its total holdings to approximately $1.4 billion [2] Group 4: Top Holdings - As of the end of the fourth quarter, Berkshire's top ten holdings remained consistent, including Apple, American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Chevron, Moody's, Occidental Petroleum, Chubb Limited, Kraft Heinz, and Alphabet [2]

Market Overview - On February 17, US stocks experienced volatility under the backdrop of "AI narrative divergence," with the S&P 500 index briefly falling nearly 1% before closing up 0.1% [1] - The software sector remains under pressure, with the iShares expanded technology software industry ETF down 23.23% year-to-date, as investors worry that AI may disrupt existing software business models [1][5] - Major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta face scrutiny over high capital expenditures, yet the market still recognizes their leading positions in AI infrastructure development [1] Berkshire Hathaway's 13F Filing - Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its latest 13F filing to the SEC, showing continued adjustments in its tech holdings during Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO [1][7] - Berkshire reduced its stake in Apple by over 10.29 million shares, a 4.32% decrease from the previous quarter, resulting in a market value reduction of approximately $2.8 billion [7][8] - This marks the third consecutive quarter of Apple share reductions, although it remains Berkshire's largest holding [7] Other Holdings Adjustments - Berkshire also sold nearly 50.8 million shares of Bank of America, reducing its stake by 8.94%, with the holding now accounting for 10.38% of its portfolio [7][8] - Amazon's share in Berkshire's portfolio dropped significantly from 0.82% to 0.19%, a decrease of over 77.2% in share quantity [8] - The only new position taken by Berkshire in the fourth quarter was in The New York Times, acquiring 5.0657 million shares valued at over $350 million [10] Sector Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.07% to 49,533.19 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq increased by 0.1% and 0.14%, respectively [3] - Apple shares rose over 3%, and Nike increased by more than 2%, leading the Dow [5] - The semiconductor sector showed mixed results, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 0.02% [5] Economic Data - ADP Research reported that the average weekly new job additions in the US increased to 10,250, marking the third consecutive week of growth [5]

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