Fact checked by Stella Osoba Warren Buffett transformed Berkshire Hathaway from a failing textile company into a sprawling conglomerate worth nearly $1 trillion. Now he's 94 and the time to pass the reins is nearing,
Warren Buffett often is referred to as the "Oracle of Omaha" -- and for good reason. This native of Omaha, Nebraska has built a fortune, thanks to his ability to invest wisely through any stock market environment.
Fact checked by Stella Osoba In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bold statement about the investment management industry that would lead to one of the most instructive wagers in financial history. His million-dollar bet not only demonstrated the power of simple investment strategies but also exposed fundamental truths about investment costs and market
Warren Buffett is a money man -- in multiple ways. While his Berkshire Hathaway operates in a wide range of sectors, it's categorized in the financial services sector because of its huge insurance businesses.
Warren Buffett's surprising investment priority that keeps him winning in any market — and why it could work for you too.
For someone known for his financial brilliance and immense fortune, Warren Buffett's approach to everyday spending – including tipping – might come as a surprise. Despite a net worth of around $142.9 billion, the Oracle of Omaha has a famously modest streak that even extends to how much he leaves behind at restaurants.
Warren Buffett shifted the majority of Berkshire's investment capital to cash and Treasuries in 2024. There's a clear reason why Buffett sold more stocks than he bought in 2024, but it might not be what you think.
Warren Buffett's outsized returns at Berkshire Hathaway over six decades have earned him a large following on Wall Street. Buffett didn't purchase his favorite stock for the first time in more than six years -- and that's a big deal.
Forget E. F. Hutton; when Warren Buffett talks, people listen. And I don’t feel like that’s simply because he’s the world’s most famous investor, though he is. He’s a person of wisdom. A wisdom that seems to have been applied not only in his investing, but also in his marriage, his parenting, and his own personal finances.
Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.
Warren Buffett has never been unclear about his disdain for cryptocurrency. But Berkshire Hathaway has invested millions of dollars in a Brazilian crypto-linked bank, Nu Holdings Ltd., whose stock is up 34% year over year. Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chairman Warren Buffett has repeatedly made his stance about cryptocurrency clear: He’s not a fan.
Warren Buffett's Pilot Co is shuttering its international oil trading business, ending an excursion into the trillion-dollar global market to refocus on its Pilot Flying J service stations and truck stops in the U.