Market Volatility: Dow Jones Rises, Berkshire Hathaway Stumbles

The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its winning streak to six sessions despite a spike in Treasury yields. Berkshire Hathaway's stock fell after Warren Buffett reduced share buybacks. Apple and Nvidia led the market rally, while Tesla lagged. The tech-heavy Nasdaq posted a gain, while small caps and growth stocks struggled. The S&P 500 ended with a slight lift, with health, technology, and consumer staples performing well. Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook warned about nonbank financial institutions exacerbating market stress. Berkshire Hathaway reported a 41% increase in operating profit but suffered a significant investment loss. Buffett continues to build up cash reserves and reduce equity holdings. Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft had solid sessions, while Tesla stock dipped. DraftKings, Dell Technologies, and Consolidated Water showed breakout potential.