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Wall Street’s outlook sours on second quarter, with bigger forecast cuts than normal
Nobody knows how the U.S.’ trade war and negotiations with other countries will shake out for the economy. But Wall Street is ...
It’s the last day of Walmart+ Week — and here are 15 great Walmart deals to consider
That said, Walmart+ is not for everyone. If you’re not a frequent Walmart shopper, you can probably skip the membership and ...
A real-estate giant wants sellers to list their homes privately. Will homeowners benefit?
Selling a home has been tough in a sluggish market, but now some real-estate agents want sellers to keep their for-sale ...
Investing legend Warren Buffett to step down as head of Berkshire Hathaway after 6 momentous decades
Warren Buffett shocked investors and a global audience Saturday, saying that he intends to step down as CEO of Berkshire ...
Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting: Warren Buffett stuns shareholders, announcing he'll step down as CEO
Tens of thousands of shareholders descend on Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett ...
Budget deficits may have put the U.S. on an 'unsustainable' path, Buffett says
Buffett got asked about the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its recent effort to cut federal funding and slash costs for the U.S. government. Buffett didn't directly answer ...
Jain warns of regulation risks for private-equity firms moving into life insurance
Ajit Jain got asked about private equity firms --- such as Blackstone, Apollo and KKR --- expanding their business into insurance-linked assets, and whether their more aggressive investment strategies ...
Abel highlights wind-power project but says energy mix can't risk a 'Spain-Portugal' situation
Greg Abel fields a question from a high-school student who highlights a report critical of coal-fired power plants that remain part of Berkshire's utility portfolio. Abel responds with an anecdote ...
Warren Buffett says 2025 market volatility 'is really nothing'. Investors have emotions but need to 'check them at the door.'
Warren Buffett said investors freaking out over stock-market fluctuations in 2025 should get a grip. Historically speaking, the gyrations don't amount to much, the 94-year-old investing legend says. B ...
Ajit Jain says AI is going to be a real game changer but remains unsure of its impact on Berkshire's insurance business
Ajit Jain, head of Berkshire's insurance operations, said artificial intelligence is going to be a real game changer, but he remained hesitant on its impact on the company's insurance business. "There ...
Berkshire operating profit drops 14% in first quarter as cash pile grows to $348 billion
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s operating profit dropped 14% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year ago to $9.6 billion , while the conglomerate's cash pile grew more massive to nearly $348 billion from ...
Warren Buffett's about to take the stage — here's the schedule for the main event
The highlight of Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting is nearly here, with Warren Buffett set to take the stage at 9 a.m. ET for a few hours of questions. Buffett, flanked by Greg Abel, his designated, ...