Seeking Alpha·2026-01-21 12:11Group 1: Berkshire Hathaway and Kraft Heinz - Berkshire Hathaway may sell its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz, potentially ending a decade-long investment [5] - Kraft Heinz disclosed that Berkshire may offer to sell 325,442,152 shares, with the stock down nearly 4% in premarket trading [5] - The merger of Kraft and Heinz in 2015, orchestrated by Buffett and 3G Capital, has not performed as expected, leading to a $3.76 billion write-down on Berkshire's stake [6] Group 2: Kraft Heinz Corporate Strategy - Kraft Heinz's board approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded entities through a tax-free spin-off, aimed at simplifying operations and improving performance [7] Group 3: Amazon's Retail Expansion - Amazon plans to open its largest retail store in Orland Park, Chicago, covering approximately 230,000 square feet, offering groceries and general merchandise [9] - The project will not receive financial incentives from Orland Park but is expected to generate significant sales and property tax revenue, creating around 200 construction jobs and 500 permanent positions [10] Group 4: Market Overview - Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures are in the green, while crude oil is down 0.6% at $59 per barrel [13] - Bitcoin is up 1.1% at $89,000, and gold has increased by 2% to $4,862 [13]