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Berkshire Hathaway is holding on to more cash than ever, highlighting a cautious stance in the equity markets even as the company posts strong quarterly earnings.The conglomerate, led by Warren Buffett, reported that its cash balance has reached $381.7 billion, the highest in the firm’s history. The figure swelled further after the company continued to…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a 17% rise in quarterly profit, boosted by a rebound in its insurance operations and gains from investments, even as the legendary investor prepares to hand over the reins to Vice Chair Greg Abel in January, AP reported.The company said on Saturday that it earned $30.8 billion, or $21,413 per…
Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion, marking possibly the last major deal under the billionaire investor who owns the firm, set to retire by year-end.Notably, Buffett’s name was absent from Thursday’s announcement materials, as reported by Associated Press, suggesting a transition of leadership to Vice…
