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AI surge could thaw the market's de-equitisation shield
opinion9 days ago

AI surge could thaw the market's de-equitisation shield

A Financial Times opinion argues that this bull market has ridden a de‑equitisation backstop—shrinking public equity supply via buybacks and privatisations. Now an AI boom, led by players like OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX, could bring sizable public-market supply as these firms explore IPOs with valuations potentially up to $4 trillion, possibly expanding the US equity base by about 6% and weakening the de‑equitisation ‘put’ that has supported prices. Meanwhile, Big Tech’s shift toward heavy AI investment is dampening buybacks, suggesting more public issuance could emerge in coming years.

via Financial Times|
#ai#buybacks#equities
Buffett Endorses Greg Abel as Berkshire’s Next Leader, Signaling Confidence in the Post-Buffett Era
business16 days ago

Buffett Endorses Greg Abel as Berkshire’s Next Leader, Signaling Confidence in the Post-Buffett Era

Warren Buffett publicly praises Greg Abel as a “perfect 10” and signals strong confidence in Berkshire Hathaway’s leadership during the company’s first top-level transition since 1965. Abel now oversees roughly 94% of Berkshire’s $327 billion equity portfolio, has resumed buybacks after a long pause, and is expected to guide capital allocation going forward. Berkshire reported solid Q2 2026 results with earnings of about $11.35 billion and a record $380 billion cash pile, underscoring Buffett’s legacy-level trust in Abel’s more granular, tech-forward approach as the firm moves into a new era.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#buybacks
Greg Abel Delivers Calm, Detail-Driven Berkshire Debut at First Annual Meeting
business23 days ago

Greg Abel Delivers Calm, Detail-Driven Berkshire Debut at First Annual Meeting

Greg Abel led Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting without Warren Buffett, delivering a detailed walkthrough of the firm’s rail, energy, insurance and retail businesses; investors praised his command and the granular insights, signaling leadership continuity and a possible tech/AI emphasis, while some noted a lack of new buyback guidance.

via CNBC|
#annual-meeting#berkshire-hathaway#business
Abel’s Berkshire Hathaway Posts Record Cash, Resumes Buybacks in Q1
business24 days ago

Abel’s Berkshire Hathaway Posts Record Cash, Resumes Buybacks in Q1

Berkshire Hathaway's cash hoard surged to a record $397 billion in the first quarter under new CEO Greg Abel, as operating earnings rose to $11.35 billion thanks to stronger insurance underwriting and a return of stock buybacks. The firm offloaded $8.1 billion of equity and reorganized holdings previously managed by Todd Combs; BNSF railroad profit climbed 13% to $1.4 billion, while Geico underwriting earnings declined. Buffett did not lead the annual meeting for the first time in decades, with Abel addressing shareholders and signaling continued cost and capital discipline, though Berkshire's stock has lagged broader markets this year.

via Yahoo Finance|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#buybacks
Abel earns Buffett's seal of approval as Berkshire's post-Buffett era begins
business24 days ago

Abel earns Buffett's seal of approval as Berkshire's post-Buffett era begins

At Berkshire Hathaway's 2026 annual meeting in Omaha, Warren Buffett praised Greg Abel as CEO and called the choice 100% successful, as Abel received a jersey-raising retirement tribute. Abel is steering the post-Buffett era with a focus on buybacks and portfolio management, with Tim Cook and Bill Murray among attendees. Berkshire posted a solid first quarter with higher operating earnings and a record cash stash near $397.4 billion as it resumed buybacks; its top holdings remain American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Coca-Cola and Chevron. Abel also disclosed he used his $15 million after-tax salary to buy Berkshire shares and plans to continue annually. Attendance appeared lighter without Buffett front and center, and CNBC outlined the day's live coverage schedule.

via CNBC|
#annual-meeting#berkshire-hathaway#business
Visa lifts outlook as Q2 revenue climbs 17%, backed by $33B buyback plan
business27 days ago

Visa lifts outlook as Q2 revenue climbs 17%, backed by $33B buyback plan

Visa reported Q2 FY2026 net revenue up 17% to $11.2B and EPS up 20%, prompting a raised full-year net revenue growth target to the low-double-digit to low-teens range and a $33B total buyback capacity. Growth drivers include value-added services, commercial/money-movement solutions, and stablecoin settlement, with acquisitions such as Prisma and Newpay cited. Near-term cross-border spend headwinds from geopolitical tensions in the CEMEA region are noted, but diversification and cross-border e-commerce support the outlook.

via Seeking Alpha|
#business#buybacks#earnings
Cook’s Quiet Giant: Apple’s $841 Billion Buyback Rewrites Investor Value
business1 month ago

Cook’s Quiet Giant: Apple’s $841 Billion Buyback Rewrites Investor Value

Tim Cook’s tenure helped Apple pivot toward a services-based model, but the most impactful move for shareholders has been an $841 billion stock buyback program begun in 2013, reducing outstanding shares by over 44% and boosting earnings per share, aided by favorable corporate tax policy; with Cook set to retire in 2026 and John Ternus stepping in as CEO, Apple’s value edge rests on buybacks alongside a growing services ecosystem.

via The Motley Fool|
#apple#business#buybacks
Nvidia’s Cash-Back Strategy Keeps It a Value Play Amid AI Growth Questions
business2 months ago

Nvidia’s Cash-Back Strategy Keeps It a Value Play Amid AI Growth Questions

Nvidia’s stock remains stuck in a narrow $180–$190 range despite AI-chip dominance and a plan to return about 50% of free cash flow—over $85 billion—through dividends and buybacks in 2026. With a forward P/E slightly above 21x, the stock looks more like a value play than a growth story as investors weigh massive cash returns against growth prospects and AI-infrastructure dynamics.

via Barron's|
#business#buybacks#dividends
Trump-Era Stock Rally May End Soon, Backed by 150 Years of History
business2 months ago

Trump-Era Stock Rally May End Soon, Backed by 150 Years of History

The Motley Fool argues the Trump-era bull market, while strong, is likely to end sooner rather than later, citing more than 150 years of precedent and a current CAPE ratio around 40—the second-highest on record—as signs of overvaluation. While buybacks boosted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped earnings, history suggests substantial declines can follow high valuations, though the exact timing remains uncertain and CAPE is not a precise timing tool.

via The Motley Fool|
#business#buybacks#cape-ratio
Berkshire’s Earnings Drop Masked by One-Time Impairment and a Massive Cash Hoard
business2 months ago

Berkshire’s Earnings Drop Masked by One-Time Impairment and a Massive Cash Hoard

Berkshire Hathaway’s Q4 operating earnings fell 30% to about $10.2 billion, but a $1.56 billion noncash goodwill impairment tied to Pilot and three other units — disclosed in the 2025 10-K — likely makes the headline drop look worse; adjusting for impairment and other one-offs brings the decline closer to 20%. There were no stock buybacks in Q4 2025 or January 2026, and Berkshire holds a near-record $373 billion in cash that could approach $400 billion by year-end 2026 after a small Occidental acquisition. The slide was driven mainly by a 54% drop in insurance underwriting profits to $1.6 billion, with Geico’s unit details not broken out. Buffett, now chairman, has stepped back from daily management as Abel leads and continues a dividend-averse stance, while the stock trades near 20x projected 2026 operating earnings amid a cautious growth outlook.

via Barron's|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#buybacks
Trade Desk Bets on Growth, Expands Buyback Plan
business2 months ago

Trade Desk Bets on Growth, Expands Buyback Plan

Trade Desk reported 2025 revenue of $2.9B (+18% YoY), GAAP net income of $443M, and adjusted EBITDA of $1.2B (41% margin) on $13.4B gross spend with customer retention above 95%. It expanded buyback capacity to $500M after about $1.4B of repurchases in 2025 and gave Q1 2026 guidance of at least $678M in revenue and ~$195M in adjusted EBITDA. The company highlighted ongoing identity, retail data, and connected-TV initiatives in ad tech; analysts rate TTD as a Hold with a $23 target.

via TipRanks|
#adtech#business#buybacks