巴菲特股东大会后，伯克希尔B类股盘前跌2.7%

Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway's stock performance declined by 2.7% in pre-market trading following Warren Buffett's announcement of his planned retirement by the end of the year, which surprised shareholders [1] Group 1: Company Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant drop in operating profit, which fell by 14% from $11.22 billion in the same period of 2024 to $9.64 billion [1] - The decline in operating profit was primarily driven by a 48.6% plunge in insurance underwriting profits, compounded by the impact of currency depreciation on the company's performance [1] - As of the end of the first quarter of 2025, Berkshire's cash position reached a record high of $347.7 billion, up from $334.2 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 [1] Group 2: Investment Strategy - Berkshire Hathaway continued its trend of selling stocks, with a net sale of $1.5 billion in stock assets during the first quarter, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of net stock sales [2] - In 2024, Berkshire significantly reduced its holdings in Apple by two-thirds [2] - As of March 31, 2025, 69% of Berkshire's equity investments were concentrated in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Chevron, and Coca-Cola [2]