Berkshire Hathaway

Alphabet Raises $80 Billion in Equity for AI Buildout Alphabet Inc. has announced one of the largest equity offerings in corporate history, planning to issue $80 billion in new shares to fund the construction of artificial intelligence data centers and computing infrastructure. The move signals the tech giant’s commitment to maintaining its competitive edge in the rapidly escalating AI arms race among Big Tech companies. Berkshire Hathaway, led by CEO Greg Abel, confirmed it will purchase $10 billion worth of the new shares, making it the largest single buyer in the offering. This marks a significant shift in Berkshire’s investment strategy under Abel’s leadership, following Warren Buffett’s reduced role in day-to-day portfolio decisions. ...

Berkshire Hathaway has announced a $6.8 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. The deal marks the company’s biggest real estate purchase since Warren Buffett’s retirement, signaling continued confidence in the long-term housing market despite elevated mortgage rates. Taylor Morrison holds significant land reserves across multiple states and delivers over 10,000 homes annually.

Berkshire Hathaway holds its first annual shareholder meeting in Omaha without Warren Buffett. Successor CEO Greg Abel receives positive reviews. Q1 profits surge as cash reserves hit $397 billion.

At Berkshire’s first annual shareholder meeting after Buffett’s retirement, investors gave strong approval to successor Greg Abel’s ‘Narrow AI’ strategic direction.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel delivers a keynote address at the annual meeting, systematically outlining the company’s strategic direction in the post-Buffett era and addressing market concerns about leadership transition.

Berkshire Hathaway reports first-quarter profits that more than double year-over-year, with strong growth across insurance, railroad, and energy businesses, exceeding Wall Street expectations.