Berkshire Hathaway, under new leadership by Greg Abel, nearly tripled its stake in the New York Times during the first quarter, marking a notable shift into digital media investments. The Times, valued at $11.7 billion, is transforming into a digital subscription business with strong growth in digital-only subscriptions and advertising, while print revenue declines are minimal. The company shows robust financial health with rising free cash flow, no debt, and increased dividends, supported by diversified offerings like games and audio content. This move reflects Berkshire's strategy to invest in durable cash flow businesses, presenting a potentially stable addition for retirement portfolios despite a relatively high valuation compared to traditional media stocks.
Larry Page's fortune surpassed $300 billion following a 3.9% rise in Alphabet shares, boosted by Warren Buffett's acknowledgment of Berkshire Hathaway's significant investment in the company. Berkshire Hathaway initially invested $4.3 billion in Alph...
Warren Buffett has decided to stop directing his annual Berkshire Hathaway donations to the Gates Foundation, citing Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein as "distasteful." Instead, Buffett is now giving his donations to four family-linked fou...
Warren Buffett is accelerating his donations of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations, aiming to give away all his shares within about eight years. He recently donated nearly $6 billion in shares, excluding the Gates Foundation, which ...
Warren Buffett, 95, is donating 9 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares to four family-linked foundations, excluding the Gates Foundation, which had been a major recipient for years. This shift follows concerns about the Gates Foundation's ties t...
In 2026, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date, trailing the S&P 500's 10.7% gain. A strong June helped reduce Berkshire's deficit but it still underperformed in Q2, gaining just over 3% versus the S&P's 16% tech-driven rise. Berks...
