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Berkshire Hathaway Drops for 8th Straight Day, Fueling Buyback Bets
markets13 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Drops for 8th Straight Day, Fueling Buyback Bets

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares fell for an eighth consecutive session in 2026, down about 6.8% for the year and lagging the broad market, even as the company sits on a sizable cash pile and owns defensive, non-cyclical businesses. The pullback could enable more aggressive investing and a ramp-up of stock buybacks (which resumed in March), with the stock trading near 1.4x book value and the potential for further repurchases under new leadership ahead of the May 2 quarterly results and shareholder meeting.

via Barron's|
#berkshire-hathaway#cash-pile#markets
Berkshire Resumes Buybacks as New CEO Abel Buys $15 Million in Class A Shares
business1 month ago

Berkshire Resumes Buybacks as New CEO Abel Buys $15 Million in Class A Shares

Berkshire Hathaway has restarted its stock repurchase program under new CEO Greg Abel, who also bought $15 million of Class A shares, signaling alignment with shareholders. Abel consulted Buffett on the timing and value, and says buybacks will continue when the price is below intrinsic value, while Berkshire maintains a large cash pile and Buffett’s long‑standing preference for reinvesting in equities rather than paying dividends.

via Barron's|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#class-a-shares
Berkshire’s Q4 Profit Slide Narrowed by a Noncash Impairment
business1 month ago

Berkshire’s Q4 Profit Slide Narrowed by a Noncash Impairment

Berkshire Hathaway’s fourth-quarter operating earnings declined about 30% to $10.2 billion, but a $1.56 billion noncash goodwill impairment (linked to Pilot and three other units) dimmed the headline drop; after adjusting for impairment and other one-time items, the decline would be closer to 20%. The company holds a near-record cash pile (~$373 billion) and did not repurchase shares in Q4 2025 or January 2026. Berkshire also signaled no dividend, as CEO Greg Abel continues Buffett’s capital-allocation approach, while insurance profits remained under pressure.

via Barron's|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#goodwill-impairment
Warren Buffett's Strategic Moves: Unstoppable Stocks and Dividend Opportunities
finance1 year ago

Warren Buffett's Strategic Moves: Unstoppable Stocks and Dividend Opportunities

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has invested $91 billion in two key stocks since 2018, focusing heavily on repurchasing shares of his own company. This move, totaling nearly $78 billion, was facilitated by a change in buyback rules in 2018, allowing for more flexibility. Despite being a net seller of stocks recently, Buffett's significant buybacks indicate his confidence in Berkshire Hathaway's value.

via Yahoo Finance|
#berkshire-hathaway#charlie-munger#finance
Lululemon Stock Soars on Upbeat Profit Outlook and Buyback Plans
business1 year ago

Lululemon Stock Soars on Upbeat Profit Outlook and Buyback Plans

Lululemon's stock surged over 10% in after-hours trading after the company raised its full-year profit outlook and increased its stock repurchase program by $1 billion. Despite concerns over slowing sales growth and competition from brands like Alo and Vuori, Lululemon's Q1 revenue and earnings per share slightly exceeded Wall Street estimates. Analysts remain cautious about the company's future performance, particularly in the U.S. market.

via Yahoo Finance|
#athleisure-competition#business#lululemon
"Apple's Legal Battles: Antitrust Lawsuit Implications and Share Buyback Controversy"
businesstechnology2 years ago

"Apple's Legal Battles: Antitrust Lawsuit Implications and Share Buyback Controversy"

The DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple compares the company's R&D spend to its stock buybacks, suggesting the latter as evidence of lack of competition. However, stock buybacks are a common practice and indicate confidence in the company's future. Apple's lower R&D spend is due to its focused product development strategy, unlike Google's broader approach. While Apple faces antitrust questions, its allocation of funds for stock buybacks versus R&D is not a valid point of contention.

via 9to5Mac|
#antitrust-lawsuit#apple#businesstechnology
"GE Aerospace's $10B Profit Forecast and Emerging Energy Bet Milestone"
businessfinance2 years ago

"GE Aerospace's $10B Profit Forecast and Emerging Energy Bet Milestone"

GE Aerospace, the aviation division of General Electric, forecasts operating profits to reach $10 billion by 2028 and plans to initiate a share buyback program and issue dividends to investors. This positive outlook has led to a 4% increase in the company's stock value. The resumption of dividend payments signals a promising turnaround for GE, which has been restructuring its business units, with the Aerospace division set to be spun off on April 2.

via Yahoo Finance|
#businessfinance#dividends#ge-aerospace
"Macy's Restructuring: Impact on American Department Stores and Urban Landscapes"
business-labor2 years ago

"Macy's Restructuring: Impact on American Department Stores and Urban Landscapes"

Macy's announced the closure of 150 stores and the layoff of over 2,300 workers, blaming economic pressures from online competition and discount stores. Labor expert Les Leopold criticized the company's prioritization of stock buybacks over investing in its workforce, arguing that this decision led to the layoffs. He called for action to address the issue of mass layoffs and job loss, noting the silence of both political parties on the matter.

via Common Dreams|
#business-labor#economy#layoffs
Cigna terminates $140 billion merger with Humana, opts for $10 billion share buyback
business2 years ago

Cigna terminates $140 billion merger with Humana, opts for $10 billion share buyback

Cigna and Humana have abandoned their $140 billion merger plan, which would have created a healthcare conglomerate to compete with UnitedHealth Group. The deal fell through due to disagreements over price and financial terms. Cigna is now focusing on smaller acquisitions and planning $10 billion of stock buybacks. Despite the failed merger, Cigna remains open to the idea of combining with Humana in the future.

via Business Insider|
#business#cigna#healthcare