Huan Qiu Wang·2026-02-18 01:54Core 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]