Berkshire Hathaway

Who Was Charlie Munger, The Right-Hand Of Warren Buffett & Vice-Chairman Of Berkshire Hathaway, Dies At 99

Munger's death is a big loss to the world and investing community whose priciples and philosophy had become a guiding force and mantra for many generations of investors globally. Munger was known for his light-hearted wisdom and sarcastic but profound philosophical thoughts. 

Nov 29, 2023, 13:27 PM IST

Who Is Warren Buffett, The Investor Masetro Who Donated 380 Thousand Crore To 5 Charities Today

The 92-year-old Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of investing firm Berkshire Hathaway. The investor maestro has pledged to donate over 99% of his weatlh to various charities over the time.  

Jun 23, 2023, 14:25 PM IST

Warren Buffett donates Rs 31,200 crore to charity, his total donations now over Rs 350,000 crores

Warren Buffett has donated his stocks worth about Rs 31,200 crore ($4 billion) in Berkshire Hathaway’s to five foundations. 

Jun 16, 2022, 15:36 PM IST

Warren Buffett's Berkshire slashes Goldman Sachs stake

In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed investments as of March 31, Berkshire said its Goldman stake fell 84% to 1.9 million shares, from 12 million at year-end, with the stake’s market value dropping to $297 million from $2.76 billion.

May 18, 2020, 10:11 AM IST

With $116 billion cash, Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway needs 'huge acquisitions'

The 87-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chief admitted that finding things to buy at a "sensible purchase price" has become a challenge.

Feb 24, 2018, 23:15 PM IST

Bill Gates again world`s richest man; Donald Trump slips

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world`s richest billionaires, while US President Donald Trump slipped more than 200 spots, the magazine said Monday.

Mar 20, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Top 10 Business Leaders of 2015

MasterCard's Ajay Banga has been named among the top 10 global business leaders by Fortune magazine, a list that is topped by Nike's Mike Parker.

 

Dec 17, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway still shopping abroad

Berkshire earlier this year agreed to acquire a German motorcycle apparel and accessories retailer - a purchase that Buffett described as an advertisement to markets that he is shopping abroad.

Sep 09, 2015, 10:03 AM IST

Berkshire Hathaway makes $37 bn bet on Precision buy

US investment guru Warren Buffett`s Berkshire Hathaway is buying Precision Castparts, a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, for $37.2 billion, the largest acquisition in the conglomerate`s 50-year history.

Aug 11, 2015, 05:25 AM IST

US stocks lifted by Buffett deal, oil rally

US stocks surged Monday as Berkshire Hathaway announced a $37.2 billion acquisition of Precision Castparts and petroleum-linked equities rose on higher oil prices.

Aug 11, 2015, 02:46 AM IST

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Precision Castparts for $37 bn

The agreed acquisition, one of Berkshire`s largest takeovers, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016, they said in a joint statement.

Aug 10, 2015, 18:14 PM IST

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys into Australian insurer IAG

Under a 10-year strategic relationship, Berkshire will receive 20 percent of IAG's gross written premium and pay 20 percent of its claims. Berkshire will also take a 3.7 per cent stake in the group as the Australian firm pushes into Asia.

Jun 16, 2015, 15:07 PM IST

Buffett's Berkshire adds to favourites IBM, Wells Fargo

Berkshire also boosted its share stake in U.S. Bancorp , another large holding, while other portfolio managers adjusted their stakes in several companies.

May 16, 2015, 03:40 AM IST

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway ''too big to fail''

The SIFI designation forces companies to submit to Federal Reserve oversight, and could make them adopt tighter capital and liquidity requirements that could impede growth and profitability.

May 03, 2015, 12:07 PM IST

Buffett's Berkshire buys P&G's Duracell

The transaction calls for P&G to receive about $4.7 billion of its own shares that Berkshire now owns.

Nov 14, 2014, 08:23 AM IST

Warren Buffett`s Berkshire buys Duracell from P&G

Warren Buffett`s cash-laden investment house Berkshire Hathaway announced Thursday the purchase of battery maker Duracell in a $4.7 billion deal with Procter & Gamble.

Nov 13, 2014, 20:45 PM IST

Wall Street climbs to new highs; transports rally

U.S. stocks edged higher in afternoon trading on Monday, lifting the Dow and S&P 500 to intraday highs after the indexes advanced for a third straight week, helped by railroad shares.

Nov 11, 2014, 01:21 AM IST

Buffett to help finance Burger King's acquisition of Tim Hortons: Report

Berkshire Hathaway Inc chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, is helping finance Burger King Worldwide Inc's take over of Canadian chain Tim Hortons Inc

Aug 26, 2014, 11:17 AM IST