In Q2 2026, Berkshire Hathaway sold 4.15 million shares of Capital One, reducing its stake by 58%, while Third Point increased its holdings by 685,000 shares. Berkshire also reduced exposure to other consumer credit firms like Bank of America and Ally Financial, signaling caution on consumer credit health. Meanwhile, Third Point sees value in Capital One's growth and integration of Discover, betting on strong future earnings. The differing moves reflect contrasting views on the outlook for American consumer credit quality and Capital One's prospects.
Berkshire Hathaway reported a strong second quarter with manufacturing revenues up 15.2% and pre-tax earnings growing 25.8%, driven by organic and acquisition growth in units like Precision Castparts and OxyChem. Under CEO Greg Abel, the company has ...
Berkshire Hathaway, led by CEO Greg Abel, adopted a more active investment approach in Q2, adding significantly to Alphabet and Delta, announcing a $6.8 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, and executing $4.4 billion in share buybacks. Operational...
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