70 articles about Warren Buffett

Warren Watch: Buffett loath to curse on cue for film - Omaha World-Herald, 24 May 2015 Andy and Amy Heyward already are working on the movie for next year's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholders meeting. Andy Heyward was in Omaha for the Grow Your Own Business contest for students, an affiliate of his "Secret Millionaires Club" cartoon series. Warren Buffett watch: Bill Gates is a pretty good interviewer, too - Omaha World-Herald, 17 May 2015 Bill Gates' follow-up to the recent meeting of shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the 50th under Warren Buffett's leadership, came through his blog with photos and a video of the two men talking about their relationship. 13 Priceless Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Quotes from the 50th Anniversary Meeting - Money, 12 May 2015 I made the trip to Omaha recently to glean investing wisdom from two of the greatest investors of all-time — Warren Buffett and his second-in-command, Charlie Munger — but I left with much more. Here are 13 of the most memorable life lessons from Berkshire Hathaway’s 2015 annual meeting. Warren Buffett watch: First meeting site a shrine to Berkshire shareholders - Omaha World-Herald, 10 May 2015 Alongside IBM's Watson supercomputer, Fruit of the Loom's boxer displays and Mrs. See's chocolate canyons at last weekend's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholders meeting there was a more modest yet perhaps more significant display. The Wit and Wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger - Forbes, 07 May 2015 Last weekend, I was in Omaha to participate in my annual ritual of attending the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting. I like Warren Buffett and I absolutely adore Charlie Munger. Both are my heroes. They are full of wisdom and have shaped my thinking. Health care system 'prolongs death to make money,' Munger says on 'Squawk Box' - Omaha World-Herald, 05 May 2015 Warren Buffett followed up the weekend of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. events with a three-hour TV sitdown Monday, repeating many of the comments he made to shareholders Saturday, chatting with Charlie Munger and Bill Gates, and arm-wrestling Ndamukong Suh. Opinion: Buffett, Munger don’t always get it right - Market Watch, 05 May 2015 Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger were talking taxes. Buffett was critical of the complicated structure, but didn’t feel the burdens were too high. Munger praised Florida’s low-tax regime. Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger spotlight economic realities in defending job cuts, housing firm - Omaha World-Herald, 04 May 2015 Foreclosures, layoffs, plant closings, labor disputes — the difficulties of capitalism came through clearly Saturday alongside the hoopla of celebrating Warren Buffett's 50 years of leading Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates try their hand at table tennis - Omaha World-Herald, 04 May 2015 A definite crowd-pleaser stole the attention of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Sunday: Borsheims' commemorative, cushion-cut, fancy yellow 50-carat diamond. That is, until the crowd's real best friend arrived. Here’s all the crazy Warren Buffett merchandise shareholders are snatching up - Market Watch, 04 May 2015 It’s time for the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting (a.k.a. “Woodstock for capitalists”). And that means it’s time to go shopping. Warren Buffett's Woodstock, 2015 edition - Consumer Reports, 04 May 2015 The premier event of the weekend may have taken place not in not Las Vegas or Kentucky, but Omaha, Nebraska where Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting is held. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett fielded questions from some the 40,000 shareholders in attendance. Here's what Warren Buffett told a 7th-grader who asked for his advice - Business Insider, 04 May 2015 Investors from all over the world met in Omaha, Nebraska, this weekend for the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, where CEO Warren Buffett and his vice chairman, Charlie Munger, fielded questions for nearly seven hours. 5 Critical Takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway’s 50th Anniversary Meeting - Money, 04 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway is the quintessential capitalist story of meritocracy, grit, and hard work. Humans have a certain fundamental attraction to these success stories that happen against any measure of statistical improbability — this notion of exceptionalism. Warren Buffett doesn’t tip like a billionaire, and 6 other things I learned at ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’ - Market Watch, 04 May 2015 What happens when 40,000-plus investors gather in a Midwestern city for a weekend of talking market strategy and taking in the scene? We’re not sure there’s an easy way to describe it, but “Woodstock for Capitalists” indeed comes close. 3 times Warren Buffett demonstrated his ruthlessness as a businessman - Business Insider, 04 May 2015 Warren Buffett usually comes across as a friendly, folksy, and generally approachable person.  On occasion, he'll sing a jingle and strum a ukulele to humor Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. He's the billionaire next door. But you don't become a billionaire by being nice. Why Warren Buffett is growing more cautious about the Insurance Industry - 24/7 Wall St, 04 May 2015 Just this past Friday, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced its earnings and 24/7 Wall St. asked the question of whether its 20% operating income gain trumped the company’s 47% book value premium. Warren Buffett faced some tough questions over the weekend at the annual shareholder meeting, but from the looks of it, the ship will keep sailing after 50 years like it always has. For $6, a chance to beat Warren Buffett at his own game - Market Watch, 04 May 2015 Sure, Warren Buffett loves to play bridge. But where does his passion for the card game take him? The short — and very specific — answer: to an aging strip mall on the outskirts of Omaha. You know, just the sort of place you’d expect to find a man worth some $67 billion. Memorable Moments from Warren Buffett's Annual Meeting - The Street, 04 May 2015 Warren Buffett certainly knows how to put on a show: He and long-time business partner Charlie Munger proved it yet again at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders' meeting over the weekend. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway: The Party isn't over yet - The Street, 03 May 2015 Warren Buffett knows a lot of things, including how to put on a good party for the thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders who descended on Omaha, Nebraska, this past weekend for the company's annual meeting. The most important things Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger said at Berkshire's annual meeting - Business Insider, 03 May 2015 "Sugar is an enormously helpful substance," Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger said. "It prevents premature softening of the arteries."  He's probably joking about that. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: billion-dollar partnership - Omaha World-Herald, 02 May 2015 Two old friends will get together once again today for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s annual shareholders meeting. If Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett were only friends, their 56 years together would be only admirable. 7 Takeaways from Berkshire’s Annual Meeting - The Wall Street Journal, 02 May 2015 After five hours of questions in front of an overflowing crowd, Warren Buffett has closed down the latest shareholder meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Attendance was expected to top 40,000, setting a new record, in part because this year was a celebration of Mr. Buffett’s 50 years at the helm of the sprawling conglomerate. He and Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger fielded questions about their investing successes, the economic landscape and Berkshire’s future. Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions - Reuters, 02 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Inc shareholders on Saturday celebrated Warren Buffett's 50th anniversary running the conglomerate, as the billionaire expressed optimism the company would thrive over the long haul, even after he is gone. Warren Buffett defends practices, showers advice at meeting - Associated Press, 02 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders always celebrate Warren Buffett at the annual meeting, but amid the praise Saturday, investors also questioned a couple of the conglomerate's recent business moves. The faithful gather early to hear Buffett’s gospel - Market Watch, 02 May 2015 How desperate are you to see Warren Buffett in person? For Illinois attorney Elizabeth Wakeman, a good night’s sleep was certainly not an obstacle. Wakeman, 50, was one of thousands who lined up at Omaha’s CenturyLink Center hours in advance of Saturday’s Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting, where Buffett, Berkshire’s renowned chairman and chief executive, was due to hold court along with Vice Chairman Charlie Munger. Who will succeed Buffett? Speculation heats up - USA Today, 02 May 2015 Part of the sport of attending the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is speculating about who might one day replace 84-year-old CEO Warren Buffett at the helm of the $353 billion company. Berkshire Hathaway's Meeting is a Value Investor's Mecca - The Street, 02 May 2015 As usual this time of year, one would be hard-pressed to find a hotel room within 100 miles of Omaha, Neb., and even then, it would be triple the normal rate. Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway: The Insider's Guide - The Street, 02 May 2015 When it comes to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathway (BRK.A - Get Report), the numbers are often mind-boggling: $72.3 billion net worth; shares worth hundreds of thousands of dollars each; dozens of portfolio companies and more. Berkshire Hathaway meeting opens with humorous movie - Associated Press, 02 May 2015 Billionaire Warren Buffett again proved that he doesn't take himself too seriously in the humorous movie that starts the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. 50 Years of Warren Buffett in the Wall Street Journal - The Wall Street Journal, 02 May 2015 The eyes of the business world are on Omaha, Neb., this weekend as one of the largest companies in the world, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., throws itself a party to celebrate 50 years with Warren Buffett at the helm. But here’s another milestone taking place in a few days: The 50th anniversary of the first time Mr. Buffett appeared in The Wall Street Journal. A Milestone for Warren Buffett, and Profits for Investors - The New York Times, 01 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway, Warren E. Buffett’s holding company reported on Friday that first-quarter profit rose 10 percent and operating results easily beat forecasts, helped by its railroad and insurance businesses and gains from derivatives. Buffett's Berkshire bash brings some intrigue - Yahoo Finance, 01 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK-A) annual meeting in Omaha is a little bit business, a little bit circus and always entertaining for the participants. But this weekend’s gathering has an added touch: intrigue. That’s because 84-year-old CEO Warren Buffett has been hinting he’s getting ready to announce when he’ll finally step down…and who he’s picking to replace him.

Warren Buffett's Acquisitions

Buffett bets on these stocks for 2015 - USA Today, 24 May 2015 Warren Buffett is no stranger to multibillion-dollar investments. The Oracle of Omaha has been beating the market for decades while accumulating positions in some of the world's most popular companies. Courtesy of a new filing, we now have a peek at how the legendary investor deployed capital in the first three months of 2015. Warren Buffett plows more cash into Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp – American City Business Journals, 20 May 2015 Warren Buffett recently plowed some $350 million into Wells Fargo & Co., which he has described as his favorite bank. He was picking up shares of the San Francisco-based bank even as the stock traded at all-time highs this year. Berkshire Hathaway cuts stakes in Charter Communications, Viacom - Market Watch, 18 May 2015 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reduced its stake in several media-company holdings--including Charter Communications Inc., Viacom Inc. and Liberty Global PLC--in the first quarter. Buffett boosts Berkshire Hathaway's IBM stake by $400 million - Fortune, 15 May 2015 Warren Buffett isn’t backing away from his big bet on IBM. In fact, he is leaning in. In the first quarter, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett’s investing and insurance conglomerate, added nearly 2.6 million shares of the computer giant. Major Portfolio Changes for Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway - 24/7 Wall St, 15 May 2015 Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) have released the official equity holdings of Berkshire Hathaway as of March 31, 2015. For years now, 24/7 Wall St. has released the full list of holdings and we have added color on those positions as they have changed through time.

Warren Buffett - The Investor

Warren Buffett’s two Omahas - Market Watch, 19 May 2015 What kind of haircut does a billionaire get? It’s the question I ask myself when I slide into one of the chairs in Stan Docekal’s barber shop, tucked away in the quiet basement of an imposing office building. The spry and soft-spoken Docekal, who confesses to being in his early 80s, scissors away with a purposeful manner, making as much (or as little) small talk as a customer wants. 13F Season: A Look at Warren Buffett's Q1 Moves - Benzinga, 15 May 2015 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway filed its first quarter 13F with the SEC on Friday. According to the record, the famed investment firm has an equity portfolio worth more than $107 billion, focused on companies from the financial sector (45 percent) and consumer staples (25 percent). Can you keep up with five-hours-a-day reader Warren Buffett? - Market Watch, 14 May 2015 Warren Buffett is a voracious reader. By his own admission, the head of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.A, spends five to six hours a day reading everything from daily newspapers — five of them — to annual reports. Opinion: Just because Warren Buffett is a success, don’t overlook his blemishes - Market Watch, 12 May 2015 Berkshire Hathaway recently held their annual shareholder’s meeting and it was a special event at that, celebrating 50 years of Buffett taking control of Berkshire and turning it into the investment empire it is today. Opinion: Just because Warren Buffett is a success, don’t overlook his blemishes - Market Watch, 12 May 2015 Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett have amassed huge fortunes that they're determined to give away through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Since joining forces in 2006 when Buffett pledge the majority of his wealth to the organization, this trio has worked on improving global social issues such hunger, poverty, HIV and family planning. Make billions, then give it away: Gates, Buffett talk philanthropy - CNBC, 10 May 2015 Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett have amassed huge fortunes that they're determined to give away through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Since joining forces in 2006 when Buffett pledge the majority of his wealth to the organization, this trio has worked on improving global social issues such hunger, poverty, HIV and family planning. Warren Buffett under Attack on Multiple Fronts - Forbes, 07 May 2015 Warren Buffett, the third-richest person in the world with a fortune worth $70.8 billion, is the ultra-successful capitalist everyone loves. Known as the Oracle of Omaha, the 85-year-old still lives in the five-bedroom Nebraska house he bought in 1958 and drives himself around in an aging Cadillac. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates: Best Buds, Investment Frenemies or a Little Bit of Both? - The Street, 07 May 2015 Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have developed quite an affinity for one another over the years. When it comes to investing, they often agree -- but not always. Buffett climbs from Derivative hole that swallowed Berkshire AAA - Bloomberg, 07 May 2015 Warren Buffett’s derivatives wagers sapped earnings during the financial crisis at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and were part of the reason the company lost its triple-A credit rating. Things are looking rosier now. Buffett again to auction lunch for California charity - Associated Press, 05 May 2015 Those hoping to sit down to a meal with billionaire Warren Buffett should be prepared to shell out big bucks. Buffett will again auction off a private lunch to raise money for a California homeless charity. Buffett is chairman and CEO of Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway. Cramer Remix: Where Buffett made the biggest impact - CNBC, 04 May 2015 Was it really just the halo from Warren Buffett, or could there be other forces at work that led the market higher on Monday? Jim Cramer thinks that it could be more than just the Oracle of Omaha at work for investors. Buffett: Berkshire can resist breakup Activists even after he leaves - Bloomberg, 04 May 2015 Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said his life’s work won’t be broken apart by activist investors once he’s no longer at the helm. Warren Buffett's America - Fox Business, 04 May 2015 Warren Buffett, celebrating his 50th anniversary with Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA), was featured in a new special that premiered Monday on the FOX Business Network. Buffett again defends lending standards at Clayton Homes - Associated Press, 04 May 2015 Investor Warren Buffett again defended Berkshire Hathaway's manufactured home unit Monday and praised some of his company's biggest investments. Buffett discussed Clayton Homes' lending practices, interest rates, Berkshire's investments and other topics during an interview on CNBC Monday Buffett, Munger, Gates Tackle Hot Topics from Public Schools to End-of-Life Care - The Street, 04 May 2015 If public schools were the only option for U.S. students, parents would make sure they provided the best education available, says Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A - Get Report) CEO Warren Buffett. Instead, their performance has lagged because the richest and most powerful families don't use them. Warren Buffett and his ukulele: The greatest hits - Market Watch, 03 May 2015 He’s a billionaire, and he likes to sing and play the ukulele. He’s a billionaire, and he can do whatever he wants. As the Berkshire Hathaway faithful gather in Omaha, Neb., this weekend, it’s quite possible 84-year-old Warren Buffett will serenade them, as he’s done in the past and as he did in a video released at Coca-Cola’s KO, -0.05%  shareholder meeting on Wednesday. Berkshire, of course, is a big Coke shareholder, and Buffett famously loves Cherry Coke. This is how much it costs to live next door to Warren Buffett - Money, 01 May 2015 Billionaire investor Warren Buffett famously still lives in the Omaha, Nebraska, home he bought in 1958 for $31,500. But the five-bedroom, 5 1/2-bath house that just went on sale right across the street is going for a bit more. Why Warren Buffett considers the deal he made with an 89-year-old woman one of the best of his career - Business Insider, 01 May 2015 Warren Buffett and Rose "Mrs. B" Blumkin in the early 1980s. Every year, undergraduate students from 40 universities compete for a trip to Omaha to spend a day with Warren Buffett.  The annual tradition always begins at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), which Buffett acquired from the late Rose "Mrs. B" Blumkin in 1983 for his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway.

General News

Warren Buffett: Stop Blaming the Rich for Income Inequality. If you really want to help, do this - Forbes, 22 May 2015 The world’s third-richest man weighed in on the national debate over rising levels of income disparity in the United States yesterday, saying that while the gaps between the country’s haves and have nots are definitely increasing, it is not the fault of those at the top. Who are Berkshire Hathaway's main competitors? - Investopedia, 19 May 2015 Led by renowned investor Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) is involved with multiple sectors of industry, facing different competitors in each one. In the diversified holding sector, Berkshire competes against challengers such as Leucadia National Corporation (LUK). Which Top Dividend stocks get thumbs up from Buffett? - Investors.com, 18 May 2015 Four of IBD's top five dividend leaders are tobacco stocks, known for their hefty dividends. So what are the top five nontobacco stocks — and which two are owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA)? The Berkshire Hathaway Effect: Market Response to Berkshire’s Portfolio Changes - Dr David Kass, 18 May 2015 After the market closed on May 15, 2015, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) reported its equity holdings of U.S. based companies in its SEC 13F filing for the quarter ending March 31, 2015.  This report revealed numerous changes to Berkshire’s portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway heavyweights discuss Warren Buffett's presence in North Texas - Dallas Business Journal, 18 May 2015 Four of the top CEOs in North Texas have one thing in common – their boss. Dennis Knautz, president and CEO of Acme Brick; Carl Ice, president and CEO of BNSF Railway; Randy Watson, chairman and CEO of Justin Brands; and Paul Andrews, founder and CEO of TTI Inc. helm companies held by Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway. At a breakfast held Monday at the Fort Worth Club, the four gathered to talk about Buffett and Berkshire’s presence in North Texas. Part of Warren Buffett's sugar empire is getting healthier, just slightly - Fortune, 14 May 2015 Earlier this month, Warren Buffett faced criticism at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting over the fact that many of the companies he owns or invests in sell products chock full of processed sugar. Now, one of the companies in Berkshire’s sugar empire is getting a bit healthier, at least for kids. Buffett Feels Hedge Fund Managers’ Chill After Warmth in Omaha - Bloomberg, 07 May 2015 Warren Buffett had plenty of admirers Saturday at the annual meeting of his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska. Some hedge-fund managers in Las Vegas this week seem more inclined to throw stones at the investing legend. Despite Picketing Warren Buffett's Meeting, NetJets Pilots hope to Avoid Strike - The Street, 07 May 2015 One group that traveled to the annual meeting of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha, Neb., didn't go for the food or the discounted merchandise. Some 400 pilots employed by the company's NetJets subsidiary showed up to stage a public protest. 3 Big Reasons Warren Buffett is wrong about Whole Foods - The Street, 06 May 2015 Warren Buffett may think otherwise, but there are plenty of Americans who like shopping at Whole Foods Market (WFM - Get Report), a grocery chain known for its organic and health foods and other products. Why Warren Buffett is torn on the Minimum Wage - The Atlantic, 05 May 2015 Around this time last year, Warren Buffett seemed stumped by the question of minimum wage. "I thought about it for 50 years and I just don't know the answer on it," he told CNN. He hinted at the direction he was leaning—if minimum wage could be raised without hurting employment, he'd support raising it to $15, the number now targeted by many labor activists. Bill Gates: Capitalism is the wrong incentive here - CNBC, 05 May 2015 The richest person on the planet believes there are times when profits should not be the sole motivating factor for entrepreneurs. "Science that helps poor people is where capitalism really doesn't have the right incentive," Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told CNBC in an interview that aired on "Squawk Box" on Tuesday. Buffett says next Berkshire CEO should be more than a Stock Picker - Bloomberg, 02 May 2015 Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway Inc. should look beyond stock pickers when selecting its next chief executive officer. Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail' - Reuters, 02 May 2015 Warren Buffett on Saturday rejected the idea that Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a sprawling conglomerate he has built over 50 years, has grown so big that it is now too big to fail and requires tighter regulatory oversight. Berkshire starts 2015 on a more solid note - Morningstar, 01 May 2015 Ahead of its annual meeting this weekend, wide-moat-rated Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) released results for the first quarter of 2015 that were an improvement on prior-year earnings, but resulted in a rather lackluster improvement in book value per share. We do not expect to make any changes to our $168 per Class B share fair value estimate for the firm.