Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on almost $280 billion in cash after slashing its Apple stake in half

Berkshire Hathaway's cash stockpile has soared to nearly $280 billion.The conglomerate sold off nearly half of its huge stake in Apple last quarter.Warren Buffett, 93, plans to donate much of his fortune to charities after his death. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the ...