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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Berkshire's Farewell To BYD
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-22 10:58
Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) exits China's BYD after 17 years. (00:23) Nissan's (OTCPK:NSANY) latest ProPilot driving assist to rival Tesla's FSD (TSLA). (01:29) Hamburger Helper sales are said to jump as shoppers seek value. (02:39) This is an abridged transcript. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) has ended a 17-year investment. It has fully exited Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (OTCPK:BYDDF). This investment was recommended by War ...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Berkshire Bids Farewell To BYD
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-22 10:58
Group 1: Berkshire Hathaway and BYD - Berkshire Hathaway has fully exited its 17-year investment in Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, marking the end of a significant partnership [2][3] - The investment was initially recommended by Charlie Munger, and BYD's shares fell approximately 3% following the news of the exit [3] - Berkshire Hathaway's investment value in BYD was reported as zero as of March 31, down from $415 million at the end of 2024, after initially investing $230 million for a 10% stake in 2008 [4] Group 2: Nissan's ProPilot System - Nissan is set to launch an updated version of its ProPilot driver-assist system in collaboration with UK-based Wayve Technologies, aiming to compete with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) [5][6] - The new system will still operate at Level 2 autonomy, requiring driver readiness to take control, with a rollout expected by March 2028 [6] - Nissan emphasizes safety features, including driver monitoring through internal cameras, and plans to introduce an autonomous vehicle ride-share service by 2027 [8][9] Group 3: Hamburger Helper Sales - Hamburger Helper has seen a sales increase of 14.5% in the year through August, attributed to consumers seeking budget-friendly meal options amid rising grocery prices [10][11] - The product's resurgence mirrors its popularity during the inflationary period of the 1970s, as consumers are also purchasing more economical food items like beans and rice [11]