In 2026, Berkshire Hathaway's shares have fallen nearly 11% while the S&P 500 surged over 35%, driven by tech stocks benefiting from AI optimism. Berkshire's conservative approach, with minimal AI exposure and nearly $400 billion cash reserves, contrasts sharply with the market's enthusiasm. The company’s railroad unit BNSF opposes a major $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, causing regulatory delays. Berkshire's CEO Greg Abel has increased the stake in Alphabet, signaling some AI-related investments, but overall performance remains behind the S&P, marking the widest gap since 2007.
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In 2026, Berkshire Hathaway's stock is underperforming the S&P 500 by a margin similar to the period before the 2008 Great Recession. This underperformance is linked to Berkshire's limited exposure to the high-growth 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks drivi...
