Berkshire Hathaway

Company BRK.B

Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026

Timeline

  1. CEO Transition

    Buffett finalizes portfolio restructuring ahead of handing leadership to Greg Abel.

  2. 50% Divestment

    Q2 filings show Berkshire slashed its Apple position by nearly half.

  3. The Great Trim Begins

    Berkshire reveals it sold 13% of its Apple stake in Q1 2024.

  4. The 'Four Pillars'

    Buffett declares Apple as Berkshire's second-most important business after insurance.

  5. Initial Apple Entry

    Berkshire Hathaway reveals a new $1 billion stake in Apple.

Stories mentioning Berkshire Hathaway 8

regulation Bullish

Chubb Tapped for U.S. Gulf Reinsurance as Buffett’s $11B Bet Pays Off

Chubb has been selected as the lead underwriter for a U.S. government-backed marine reinsurance program to secure commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The move highlights the strategic value of Berkshire Hathaway's $11 billion stake in the insurer amid rising geopolitical tensions and volatile energy markets.

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logistics Bullish

Chubb to Lead U.S. Marine Reinsurance for High-Risk Gulf Shipping Lanes

Chubb has been appointed as the lead underwriter for a U.S. government-backed insurance program to secure commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic move, backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, aims to stabilize global energy logistics amidst rising geopolitical tensions and spiking oil prices.

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markets Neutral

Purpose Investments Declares Dividends Across Yield Shares ETF Suite

Purpose Investments has announced monthly distributions for its Yield Shares ETF lineup, including a CAD 0.17 payout for the Berkshire Hathaway-linked fund. These ETFs utilize derivative strategies to generate income from traditionally low-yield or non-dividend-paying underlying stocks.

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markets Neutral

DaVita and Figma: Navigating Value and Growth in the 2026 Market

Investors are weighing the defensive stability of healthcare giant DaVita against the high-growth potential of newly public Figma. While DaVita offers a moat-protected cash flow model favored by value investors, Figma represents the next frontier of collaborative AI-driven design tools.

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markets Neutral

Buffett Trims Apple Stake in Final Act as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Warren Buffett is significantly reducing Berkshire Hathaway's massive position in Apple as he prepares to transition leadership to Greg Abel. This strategic divestment of Berkshire's most profitable modern investment has pushed the conglomerate's cash reserves to record levels, signaling a defensive posture for the post-Buffett era.

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markets Bullish

Buffett Returns to Media: Berkshire Takes $350M Stake in New York Times

Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a new $350 million investment in the New York Times, marking a dramatic reversal for Warren Buffett six years after he exited the newspaper industry. The move signals a strategic bet on the Times' successful transition to a digital subscription powerhouse despite broader industry headwinds.

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markets Bullish

Berkshire Hathaway Bets on New York Times in Major Media Strategy Shift

Berkshire Hathaway has revealed a new stake in The New York Times Company, marking a significant return to the media sector for Warren Buffett. The move highlights a growing institutional confidence in the Times' digital subscription model despite broader volatility in the publishing market.

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