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Fund ManagersWarren Buffett Lags, U.S. Stocks Recover from Crash
Warren Buffett missed out on the US stock market crash in the first quarter. Berkshire Hathaway shares are still down 15.1% in 2020.
Tech & Comm ServicesWarren Buffett Goes Light on Tech Stocks, Loses $20 Billion Net Worth
Warren Buffett has only invested sparingly in the technology sector. His notable tech stock holdings are Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN).
Fund ManagersAnalyzing Warren Buffett’s Underperformance in the Past
Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK.B) chairman, Warren Buffett, has been experiencing a rough patch based on his performance compared to the S&P 500.
Fund ManagersDominion Energy Isn’t an Elephant for Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway will buy Dominion Energy’s energy transmission and storage assets at an enterprise value of $9.7 billion—not exactly Warren Buffett’s elephant.
Tech & Comm ServicesAmazon Stock at All-Time High, Jeff Bezos’s Net Worth Breaks Record
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock and CEO Jeff Bezos’s wealth continue to surge in 2020. Investors have flocked to the stock this year.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhy Investors Want to Buy Warren Buffett’s Tech Stocks
Looking at Warren Buffett’s stock portfolio, you will quickly notice technology names like Apple and Amazon. Investors want a piece of these stocks.
Fund ManagersBill Ackman Rolled the Dice, Profited from US Stock Market Crash
Bill Ackman made the correct bets when US stock markets crashed in the first quarter. He has been outperforming SPY by a wide margin this year.
Fund ManagersWarren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, and the Lost Decade
Several observers have criticized Warren Buffett, arguably the best value investor of all time, for Berkshire Hathaway’s recent underperformance.
Fund ManagersSuddenly, Everyone Has Advice for Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, Warren Buffett, has underperformed the S&P 500 since 2009. Several analysts have criticized the legendary value investor.
Fund ManagersWarren Buffett’s Admitted and Unadmitted Mistakes
Last week, President Trump called out Warren Buffett due to his decision to sell airline stocks in April. Airline stocks have rallied sharply over the last few days.
Fund ManagersWhy Did Warren Buffett Sell Airline Stocks in April?
Warren Buffett said that he sold all of his holdings in airline stocks in April. He has been on a selling spree despite the crash in US stock markets.
Fund ManagersBill Ackman versus Warren Buffett: A Tale of 2 Legends
While Bill Ackman has managed to beat markets, Warren Buffett has underperformed. Pershing Square dumped all of its holdings in Berkshire Hathaway.
Fund ManagersWhy Warren Buffett and Berkshire Are Underperforming
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, is trailing SPY this year. However, a few months of underperformance shouldn’t bother long-term investors.
Fund ManagersBill Ackman Gives Up on Warren Buffett, You Shouldn’t
While Bill Ackman has his own reasons for selling Berkshire Hathaway shares, retail investors should stay put. They can’t rule out a comeback.
Fund ManagersWarren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Struggle in 2020
Last year, Warren Buffett had his worst underperformance compared to the S&P 500 in a decade. So far, 2020 doesn’t look any different.
Fund ManagersWarren Buffett Has Missed 2 US Stock Market Crashes
Due to Warren Buffett’s reluctance to part with Berkshire Hathaway’s cash, the stock has been underperforming the S&P 500.
Fund ManagersWhat Warren Buffett’s Stock Market Pessimism Means to You
Warren Buffett’s stock market actions speak louder than words. Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK.B) chairman has been on a selling spree.
Fund ManagersQ1 13F: How Bill Ackman Played the US Stock Market Crash
So far in 2020, Bill Ackman’s timing has been impeccable. He made over $2 billion by shorting stocks as US stock markets crashed in the first quarter.
Fund ManagersBerkshire Hathaway’s Q1 13F: Buffett Is on a Selling Spree
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) released its first-quarter 13F on May 15 after the markets closed. Chairman Warren Buffett has been on a selling spree.
Basic MaterialsGold Prices: Undervaluation, Smart Money Piles Up
Since March, gold prices are on a tear due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. The SPDR Gold Shares has seen gains of 16.2% since March 18.
Fund ManagersWarren Buffett: Airline Stocks Were Finally a ‘Death Trap’
Over the weekend, Berkshire Hathaway held its annual shareholder meeting. Warren Buffett revealed that the company has fully exited airline stocks.
Macroeconomic AnalysisUBS Survey Shows HNI Clients Await a Stock Market Crash
A UBS survey of HNI clients with investable assets over $1 million showed that 61% expect stocks to fall 5%–20%. Another 16% see a bear market.
Fund ManagersDid Warren Buffett Buy the COVID-19 Stock Market Crash?
A large number of market participants have been speculating whether Warren Buffett brought stocks amid the US stock market crash last month.
Fund ManagersHow Does the Oil Price Crash Impact Warren Buffett?
For the first time, WTI crude prices fell into the negative zone during trade on Monday. Warren Buffett invested in Occidental Petroleum last year.
Fund ManagersHow Does Warren Buffett Perform when US Stocks Fall?
Warren Buffett lagged the stock market returns last year by a wide margin. Meanwhile, he tends to outperform the S&P 500 during falling markets.
Fund ManagersWhy Apple Has Been a Savior for Buffett and Berkshire
Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares have fallen 25% in 2020, while the S&P 500 has fallen 28.5%. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Berkshire Hathaway’s biggest holding.
Fund ManagersAre Berkshire and Buffett Interested in Boeing Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway has considerable exposure to the aviation sector. As Boeing stock tumbles amid the market crash, are Buffett and Berkshire interested?
Fund ManagersBerkshire Hathaway Sells Apple, Buffett Gets an iPhone!
During a recent interview with CNBC, Buffett said that he has changed to an Apple iPhone from his flip phone. He also mentioned that he’s using the “latest model.”
Fund ManagersWill Warren Buffett Get His ‘Elephant’ in 2020?
Berkshire Hathaway released its 2019 annual report over the weekend. The filing also had the annual shareholder letter from Chairman Warren Buffett.
Fund ManagersIs Ackman’s Pershing Square Riding on Berkshire’s Gains?
Founded by Bill Ackman, Pershing Square made a 58.1% profit last year. Between 2015 and 2018, Pershing Square posted negative returns.
Fund ManagersWould Warren Buffett Consider an Ailing Elephant?
Rumors of Warren Buffett buying into Boeing (NYSE:BA) have filled the air this week. The legendary investor’s interest in airline stocks is well known.
Fund ManagersWas 2019 a “Nightmare” for Warren Buffett and Berkshire?
Warren Buffett underperformed the stock markets last year. Berkshire Hathaway’s returns versus the S&P 500 were the worst since 2009.
Fund ManagersAckman’s Pershing Square Increased Agilent Stake in Q3
This week, Pershing Square disclosed that it had increased its stake in Agilent Technologies (A) to 2.9 million shares in the third quarter.
Investments & DealsWarren Buffett Has Loads of Cash and No Takers
Berkshire Hathaway’s huge cash pile might stay in place for a while. Warren Buffett was outbid by Apollo Global Management in his efforts to buy Tech Data.
Fund ManagersWhat Berkshire Hathaway Really Does, Says Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway is a huge conglomerate with diverse operations. The company’s operations are complex, so let’s take an easy-to-understand approach.
FinancialsDow Jones December Outlook: A Crash or Santa Rally?
We’re now into December. Based on last week’s closing prices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index has risen 20.2% in the year.
Fund ManagersBerkshire Hathaway: How Hedge Funds Are Investing
This year, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B) Class A and Class B stock has risen 7.3%, lagging behind the S&P 500 by a wide margin.
CannabisPE Ratio and the Basic Science of Stock Valuation
Ratio analysis is a commonly used method of stock valuation. Among the most popular ratios, most investors tend to look at PE.
ConsumerHow Berkshire Hathaway’s Holdings Changed in Q3
On Thursday, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) (BRK.A) released its third-quarter 13F. There were some surprises in the filing. The company took a new stake in RH.
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway’s 13F: Will Buffett Surprise Us?
Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) (BRK.A) 13F filing should be out by tomorrow. Does Warren Buffett have a surprise up his sleeve?
FinancialsAre Banks a Good Bet for Buffett and Berkshire?
Banks comprise around 30% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio by market value. Out of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio of 46 stocks, five are commercial banks.
FinancialsWhy Ray Dalio Thinks ‘The World Has Gone Mad’
On November 5, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio wrote that he thinks “the system of making capitalism work well for most people is broken.”
Company & Industry OverviewsWill Ackman’s Faith in Buffett and Berkshire Pay Off?
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings showed faith in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway by initiating a new position in Berkshire in June.
FinancialsBuffett’s Cash Mystery: Morgan Stanley Figured It Out
On November 2, Berkshire Hathaway reported its Q3 2019 earnings. The company’s reported cash pile rose to $128 billion from $122.4 billion in Q2 2019.
Company & Industry OverviewsDid Buffett Overlook Apple in Pursuit of Elephants?
Apple (AAPL) stock has been rising since its earnings beat in the latest quarterly results. However, Warren Buffett has stayed away from Apple stock in 2019.
Company & Industry OverviewsSTNE Is Part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Portfolio
While Buffett hasn’t personally invested in the company, Berkshire Hathaway holds $533 million worth of STNE stock. The stock is valued at $10.5 billion.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Berkshire’s Surging Cash Pile a Warning from Buffett?
Today, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) (BRK.B) released its third-quarter earnings. The company’s cash pile surged to a record $128 billion in Q3.
ConsumerApple and KHC Save the Day for Buffett and Berkshire
Berkshire Hathaway holds stakes in both Apple (AAPL) and Kraft Heinz (KHC). Berkshire Chair Warren Buffett has admired Apple on several occasions.
Company & Industry OverviewsCould PG&E Be Warren Buffett’s Next Elephant?
Last week, in an interview, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed that Warren Buffett bid for PG&E Corporation (PCG).
ConsumerWhat Warren Buffett Might Say about Tesla’s Q3 Earnings
Warren Buffett has been somewhat critical of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Tesla released its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, which shattered the estimates.
Basic MaterialsWill Buffett’s Distaste for Gold Hurt Berkshire Investors?
Volatility is pushing investors toward supposedly safer investments, but Warren Buffett has been vocal lately about his dislike for gold.
FinancialsCan a Buffett Bot Mimic Berkshire Hathaway’s Returns?
Warren Buffett may be the best value investor of our time. Havelock London aims to identify value investment opportunities using quantitative techniques.
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway: Will Bank of America Be Like Apple?
Berkshire Hathaway approached the Fed to increase its stake in Bank of America. The company added more Bank of America shares in the second quarter.
ConsumerBerkshire and Buffett: Pressure Due to KHC, Performance
Berkshire Hathaway’s returns have lagged the S&P 500 by a wide margin this year. Buffett has been criticized for not deploying the massive cash pile.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Tesla Stock the Next Apple or Amazon?
As a pure-play electric vehicle producer emphasizing software and autonomous driving, how is Tesla (TSLA) similar to Apple and Amazon?
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway: Apple Is a Shining Star in 2019
Berkshire Hathaway stock has underperformed the S&P 500 this year. However, Apple is outperforming the markets. Buffett has been optimistic about Apple.
FinancialsShould Warren Buffett Walk the Talk on Buybacks?
In April, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett said that the company might repurchase $100 billion of its shares someday. What’s happening now?
FinancialsHow Bank of America Became Buffett’s Berkshire Jewel
In 2011, Warren Buffett invested $5 billion in Bank of America (BAC). BAC is now Berkshire Hathaway’s second-largest holding and is worth about $27 billion.
Basic MaterialsAlcoa and Arconic Sue Berkshire-Owned Railroad
Alcoa, Arconic, and NOVA Chemicals have filed a lawsuit against several US railroad companies. One defendant is BNSF Railway, owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
ConsumerWhy Buffett’s Outperformance May Be a Thing of the Past
Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett has outperformed the markets for five decades. However, Berkshire’s returns have lagged the S&P 500’s this year.
ConsumerWarren Buffett’s Opportunity Could Be Trump’s Nightmare
Berkshire Hathaway stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin this year. Warren Buffett might not worry about short-term underperformance.
ConsumerWarren Buffett Isn’t Always Right on Apple Stock
Warren Buffett has admired Apple in the past. As a value investor, Buffett was expected to add more shares when Apple stock fell in the fourth quarter.
Fund ManagersShould Buffett and Berkshire Warm Up to Tech Stocks?
Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett invests within his circle of competence. For him, investing in a company entails understanding its business.
ConsumerKraft Heinz Might Be Buffett’s ‘Chronically Leaking Boat’
Kraft Heinz stock has fallen sharply this year. Previously, Warren Buffett admitted that Berkshire Hathaway paid too much for the stock.
Company & Industry OverviewsCan Tesla Defend Elon Musk’s Pay Package?
A Delaware judge directed Tesla’s board to defend CEO Elon Musk’s pay package in response to a shareholder’s 2018 lawsuit. Tesla had requested a dismissal.
ConsumerElephants Elusive: Should Buffett Seek a Smaller Animal?
In this year’s annual shareholder letter, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett discussed the possibility of an “elephant-sized acquisition.”
FinancialsDecoding Warren Buffett’s Share Buyback Strategy
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has spoken openly about his stock repurchasing strategy, calling it “simple arithmetic.” How does he do it?
ConsumerLehman Moment? Buffett and Others on the Next Crisis
Fund managers such as Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio have differing opinions on what could cause the next financial crisis.
ConsumerIs Warren Buffett’s Nightmare Scenario Coming True?
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile has grown steadily. At the end of Q2, the company had more than $122 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
ConsumerWhy Buffett Would Love a Crash—and Trump Wouldn’t
Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a major cash pile. A major market crash would help Chair Warren Buffett deploy some of Berkshire Hathaway’s cash.
ConsumerKraft Heinz: What Are Warren Buffett’s Options?
Kraft Heinz stock has fallen more than 35% this year. Despite the lower stock price, Warren Buffett hasn’t added or sold Kraft Heinz shares.
ConsumerWhy Bill Ackman’s Fund Bucked August’s Downtrend
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings netted gains of 3.5% in August, in sharp contrast to the losses posted by the major stock benchmarks in the month.
ConsumerA Market Crash due to ETFs? Michael Burry Weighs In
Michael Burry, whose bet against collateralized debt obligations featured in The Big Short, sees a market crash resulting from passive investing and ETFs.
Company & Industry OverviewsTrade War: Are Trump and Xi Jinping Taking Buffett’s Advice?
Over the last few days, the trade war de-escalated. President Trump said that the US-China trade talks are resuming “at a different level.”
FinancialsAckman Calls Berkshire Misunderstood, Sees Big Returns
During its latest 13F filings, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings revealed its new stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.
ConsumerAckman Makes Berkshire Bet: What It Means for Investors
According to the regulatory filing from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, the fund has taken a new stake in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B).
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway 13F: Warren Buffett Played It Safe
There weren’t any real surprises in Berkshire Hathaway’s 13F for the second quarter. In some ways, the 13F replicated the first quarter.
ConsumerKraft Heinz Continues to Compound Berkshire’s Problems
Today, Kraft Heinz reported its earnings for the first half of 2019. Berkshire Hathaway is KHC’s biggest shareholder.
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway: Trade War Impacted Q2 Earnings
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) (BRK.B) released its second-quarter earnings on Saturday. The company’s net income rose 17% YoY to $14.07 billion.
Company & Industry OverviewsSoftBank’s Masayoshi Son: Japan’s Buffett Once Lost $70 Billion
What do Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) Warren Buffet and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son have in common?
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Warren Buffett’s Banking Investments Look after Q2
Warren Buffet loves banking stocks. Out of his current portfolio of 47 stocks, five are commercial banks, including two regional banks.
ConsumerBill Ackman Thanks Warren Buffett for His Fund’s Comeback in 2019
Bill Ackman has made a huge comeback in 2019.
FinancialsWhy Central Banks Aren’t Listening to Warren Buffett on Gold
According to the gold demand trend for Q4 2018 released by the World Gold Council, central banks are on the biggest gold (GLD) buying spree in the last 50 years.
ConsumerDoes Warren Buffett Care about Apple’s iPhone Sales Trend?
In the third quarter, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) bought ~522,902 more Apple shares of Apple—the investment firm’s largest single holding.
ConsumerApple’s Q1 Earnings: Three Things Warren Buffett Might Watch
Apple (AAPL) is scheduled to release its earnings for the first quarter of 2019 on January 29 after the closing bell.
Earnings ReportShould Buffett Worry about Wells Fargo’s Weak Q4 Revenue?
Earlier today, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), America’s third-largest bank in terms of assets, reported its fourth-quarter earnings results.
Company & Industry OverviewsWas Warren Buffett Wrong about iPhone’s Pricing?
While Buffett is known for his great insight on businesses, his argument about Apple Inc.’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPhones being underpriced might not sound accurate.
Company & Industry OverviewsWarren Buffett: Was Investing in Apple another Mistake?
The world’s largest tech company, Apple (AAPL), is set to register one of the worst quarterly losses in its stock in the fourth quarter this year.
Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook’s WhatsApp Making Progress with India’s Payments Market
Facebook (FB) has been trying to come up with a mobile payment service for WhatsApp in India (EPI) for quite some time.
Company & Industry OverviewsBNSF Railway Has Worst Rail Traffic Performance among Peers
Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway’s (BRK.B) rail traffic volume declined 2.2% YoY to 214,630 units mainly due to a decrease in intermodal and carload traffic.
Company & Industry OverviewsUS Rail Traffic Volume Growth Slowed Down in Week 48
In week 48, US rail carriers (XLI) reported a 0.4% YoY rise in overall rail traffic volume.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Warren Buffett Offloaded His IBM Investments
IBM’s (IBM) investors pay close attention to the company’s FCF (free cash flow).
Company & Industry OverviewsBNSF Railway Reported Strong Carload Traffic Growth
BNSF Railway (BRK.B) reported a 3.1% YoY increase in its rail traffic volume in week 47 due to strong carload traffic growth.
Company & Industry OverviewsNorfolk Southern’s Carload Traffic Plunged over 6% in Week 46
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported a 2.2% YoY fall in its rail traffic volume in week 46.
Company & Industry OverviewsKansas City Southern: Worst Rail Traffic Performance among Peers
Kansas City Southern’s (KSU) rail traffic volume declined 6.7% YoY to 44,382 units mainly due to a decrease in carload and intermodal traffic.
Company & Industry OverviewsWeek 46 Saw Slowest US Rail Freight Traffic Growth This Year
In week 46, US rail carriers (XLI) reported a 0.04% YoY rise in overall rail traffic volume, the slowest growth so far in 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsBuffett Banking Too Much on the Banking Sector with J.P. Morgan?
As we discussed in the last three parts of this series, renowned billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B) has increased its bets on the banking sector.
Company & Industry OverviewsBuffett Raised Bets on U.S. Bancorp and Goldman Sachs in Q3 2018
So far in this series, we’ve looked at Warrant Buffet’s investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.A)(BRK.B), top five investments in the third quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Warren Buffett’s Top Two Bank Holdings Changed in Q3 2018
Now let’s see how Buffett’s top two bank holdings (IYF) changed in the last quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsWarren Buffet Buys More Apple to Keep Berkshire Hathaway Healthy
The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B) is one of the world’s most prominent names in investing.