Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold two S&P 500 index funds in the fourth quarter, a surprising move given that Buffett has frequently recommended S&P 500 index funds. Some Wall Street analysts think the S&P 500 will continue trending higher in the coming months and years as artificial intelligence drives productivity and earnings growth.
Wall Street remained unsteady as U.S. stocks dipped, with the S&P 500 falling 0.5% amid mixed corporate earnings and economic concerns. Nvidia's stock decline impacted the index significantly, while Berkshire Hathaway's profits offered some optimism.
Berkshire Hathaway is the investment vehicle of Warren Buffett, one of the most famous investors on Wall Street. Berkshire Hathaway's B shares hit an all-time high of $483 per share in late 2024. The stock is just a few percentage points below that high.
Warren Buffett has led the Berkshire Hathaway holding company to market-crushing returns since 1965. Buffett recommends retail investors buy exchange-traded funds, which track the performance of stock market indexes like the S&P 500.
U.S. stock indexes are drifting after last week's sharp losses, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Nasdaq dropping 1%. Berkshire Hathaway rose 3.4% after reporting increased profits, while Nvidia's decline impacted overall market performance.
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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) added 5.6 million shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), significantly increasing its stake in the liquor company. Consumer trends show younger generations shifting from beer to spirits,
Warren Buffett has an unrivaled track record of creating piles of money. From 1965 through 2023, Buffett's knack for spotting value that Wall Street overlooks has grown the value of Berkshire Hathaway stock by 4,
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