# Berkshire Hathaway

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-22**: Analyst coverage highlights Berkshire's Macy's move — The Motley Fool reports on Greg Abel's first six months as CEO and the Q2 Macy's stake, noting the 3.3% dividend yield and Q1 FY2026 comp improvement.
- **2026-08-15**: 13F activity reported by financial media — HoldingsChannel and Bbns publish details on Oppenheimer's new position and other institutional moves in Chubb.
- **2026-07-28**: Insider sale by EVP Joseph F. Wayland — Wayland sells 8,502 shares at an average price of $364.54, totaling $3,099,319.08 and reducing direct ownership by 20.12% to 33,749 shares.
- **2026-07-27**: Late Disclosure and House Vote — Armstrong finally discloses the trades publicly. The same day, the U.S. House passes the Stop Insider Trading Act (232–198), which would ban individual stock purchases by members of Congress.
- **2026-06-30**: Berkshire more than doubles Macy's stake — At the end of Q2 2026, Berkshire's Macy's position is valued at roughly $173 million, representing 0.1% of the portfolio.
- **2026-06**: Q2 2026 13F reporting period ends — Oppenheimer Asset Management builds a new 118,585-share Chubb position during the quarter, valued at approximately $40,407,000.
- **2026-05-15**: STOCK Act Deadline Missed — The 45-day statutory deadline for disclosing late-March trades expires without Armstrong filing required reports.
- **2026-03-24**: Armstrong Sworn In — Alan Armstrong is appointed and sworn in as U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, replacing Markwayne Mullin who became homeland security secretary.
- **2026-02-26**: CEO Transition — Buffett finalizes portfolio restructuring ahead of handing leadership to Greg Abel.
- **2026**: Executes 700 Stock Trades — Within days of taking office, Armstrong executes approximately 700 stock purchases and sales, including large stakes in Apple, Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaway, and NVIDIA, with total value $3.24M–$16.05M.
- **2024-08-03**: 50% Divestment — Q2 filings show Berkshire slashed its Apple position by nearly half.
- **2024-05-04**: The Great Trim Begins — Berkshire reveals it sold 13% of its Apple stake in Q1 2024.
- **2024**: Macy's launches 'A Bold New Chapter' — Macy's initiates a three-part turnaround: rationalizing its store footprint, expanding luxury brands Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, and modernizing supply chain and technology.
- **2018-05-04**: The 'Four Pillars' — Buffett declares Apple as Berkshire's second-most important business after insurance.
- **2016-05-16**: Initial Apple Entry — Berkshire Hathaway reveals a new $1 billion stake in Apple.

## Recent coverage (19 stories, network-wide)

### Macy's 3.3% Yield, 350-Store Revamp: Why Berkshire Doubled Its Stake
2026-08-23 05:15:45 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel more than doubled a small Macy's stake to $173 million in Q2 2026, signaling possible conviction in the 154-year-old retailer's 'A Bold New Chapter' plan. Early results show Q1 FY2026 comps were the best in four years and reimagined stores grew 2.4%.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/macy-berkshire-350-store-turnaround-retail

### Berkshire Doubled Macy's Stake to $173M: A 3.3% Yield Value Bet?
2026-08-23 05:15:36 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Greg Abel's Berkshire Hathaway more than doubled its Macy's holding to about $173 million in Q2 2026, a 0.1% portfolio position with a 3.3% dividend yield. The move combines a modest income yield with an option on Macy's post-2024 restructuring.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/berkshire-macys-173m-dividend-value-finance

### Berkshire's Abel Bets 34.7% of Portfolio on Apple and Alphabet
2026-08-19 01:05:31 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Berkshire Hathaway's first portfolio signal under Greg Abel keeps 34.7% in Apple and Alphabet, with Apple at 22.04% and Alphabet at roughly 12.66%. The concentration signals continuity after Buffett's exit and a long-term AI exposure through two cash-rich incumbents.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/berkshire-abel-347-ai-portfolio

### Berkshire Bets 34.7% on AI via Apple and Alphabet
2026-08-19 01:05:22 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Berkshire Hathaway now holds 34.7% of its portfolio in Apple and Alphabet, a concentrated bet that AI monetization will flow through device ecosystems and search/cloud dominance. Under Greg Abel, the conglomerate is preserving Buffett's quality-first AI exposure.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/berkshire-347-ai-apple-alphabet-abel

### Oppenheimer Takes New $40.4M Stake in Chubb as Institutions Pile In
2026-08-16 01:03:41 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Oppenheimer Asset Management initiated a $40.4M position in Chubb during Q2 2026, joining late-stage buying from Berkshire, State Street, T. Rowe, GQG, and BofA. Institutional ownership now stands at 83.81%, but a $3.1M insider sale by EVP Joseph Wayland adds nuance.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oppenheimer-40m-chubb-stake-institutional-buying

### Oil Surges 5%, S&P 500 Slips 0.1% from Record: Earnings Backstop Tested
2026-08-12 03:52:18 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A 5% spike in crude prices, triggered by Strait of Hormuz closure fears, pushed the S&P 500 0.1% below its record high. The market's fall was cushioned by historic 50% EPS growth and M&A activity, but Intel's $15B stock sale plan underscored shareholder dilution risks. This briefing examines the delicate balance between commodity shocks and the strongest earnings season in five years.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oil-surge-5-pct-sp-500-slips-01-pct-record-earnings-backstop-tested

### Brent Crude Surges 5% on Hormuz Closure, Threatening Global Supply Chains
2026-08-11 00:25:38 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A 5% spike in Brent crude oil triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis is poised to raise logistics costs and input prices across global supply chains. While equity markets only dipped modestly, the operational impact for procurement and manufacturing could be severe if the chokepoint remains shut.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/brent-crude-surges-5-percent-hormuz-supply-chain-disruption

### S&P 500 Dips 0.1% from Record; Brent Soars 5% as Hormuz Risk Rises
2026-08-11 00:25:25 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. equities slipped from all-time peaks as Brent crude leaped 5% on the Strait of Hormuz closure. With S&P 500 earnings growth clocking 50% YoY, the session reflected a tug-of-war between robust profit momentum and the resurgent oil threat to markets and Fed policy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sp500-dips-brent-soars-5-percent-hormuz-finance

### Oil Drops 3.2% but Fed Hike Odds Hit 90%—S&P 500 Stalls Near Peak
2026-08-10 16:50:28 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 12

U.S. equities hover near all-time highs as fluctuating crude prices and surging rate expectations create a tug-of-war. S&P 500 earnings soared 50% YoY, but technology stocks struggled and dilution worries surfaced. Traders now price a 90% chance of a Fed rate hike by year-end, up from 57% a week ago.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oil-fall-fed-hike-odds-sp500-drift

### Sen. Armstrong's $16M Stock Trades Exposed: AAPL, NVDA Risks
2026-08-01 13:38:54 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Oklahoma Senator Alan Armstrong disclosed up to $16 million in late stock trades, including large purchases in Apple, Alphabet, and NVIDIA, violating the STOCK Act. The revelation comes as Congress debates a ban on individual stock ownership, raising investor concerns over transparency and potential insider advantages.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/armstrong-stock-trades-finance-disclosure

### Sen. Armstrong's 700 Late Stock Disclosures: A $16M STOCK Act Breach
2026-08-01 13:37:44 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Sen. Alan Armstrong violated the STOCK Act with 700 late stock trades totaling up to $16 million, filing disclosures months past the deadline. The violation raises questions about congressional ethics enforcement and the potential for insider trading scrutiny.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/armstrong-stock-act-violation-legal

### Marubeni vs. Addentax Group: A Study in Conglomerate Contrasts and Risk Profiles
2026-03-21 01:27:15 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A comparative analysis of Marubeni and Addentax Group highlights the vast divergence within the multi-sector conglomerate category. While Marubeni offers stable global trade exposure favored by institutional giants, Addentax represents a high-volatility speculative play currently pivoting toward the fintech sector.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/marubeni-addentax-conglomerate-comparison-analysis

### Chubb Tapped for U.S. Gulf Reinsurance as Buffett’s $11B Bet Pays Off
2026-03-21 00:27:00 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/chubb-buffett-marine-reinsurance-gulf-shipping

### Chubb to Lead U.S. Marine Reinsurance for High-Risk Gulf Shipping Lanes
2026-03-21 00:26:55 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

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.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/chubb-lead-reinsurance-gulf-shipping-buffett

### Purpose Investments Declares Dividends Across Yield Shares ETF Suite
2026-03-19 14:01:40 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/purpose-investments-yield-shares-etf-dividends-2026

### DaVita and Figma: Navigating Value and Growth in the 2026 Market
2026-03-07 03:08:58 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/davita-figma-investment-analysis-2026

### Buffett Trims Apple Stake in Final Act as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
2026-02-26 14:23:28 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/buffett-berkshire-hathaway-apple-sale-ceo-exit

### Buffett Returns to Media: Berkshire Takes $350M Stake in New York Times
2026-02-18 23:29:59 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/buffett-berkshire-hathaway-new-york-times-investment

### Berkshire Hathaway Bets on New York Times in Major Media Strategy Shift
2026-02-18 22:22:04 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/berkshire-hathaway-nyt-stake-analysis

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