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finance3 years ago

Buffett's Increased Investment in Japanese Trading Firms Boosts Analyst Targets.

Warren Buffett's increased holdings in Japanese trading firms have led to record highs in their shares, causing analysts to raise their target prices. Four of the top 10 firms with the steepest target increases among Japan's largest companies were trading houses. The Topix Wholesale Trade Index, which includes the five biggest trading companies, was the top performing sector on Tuesday. Berkshire Hathaway plans to increase investments to up to 9.9% of each of the five Japanese firms.

Berkshire Hathaway Increases Investment in Japanese Trading Firms.
business3 years ago

Berkshire Hathaway Increases Investment in Japanese Trading Firms.

Berkshire Hathaway's subsidiary, National Indemnity Company, has increased its stake in five Japanese trading firms to an average of over 8.5%. The conglomerate plans to hold these investments for the long term and has pledged to only purchase up to 9.9% of any of the five firms. The five firms are Japan's largest general trading companies and focus on diversified long-term investments that prioritize value and cash flow.