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].
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