Abel highlighted nine "core positions" in Berkshire's portfolio in his first letter to shareholders. Every company on the list is a wonderful business with strong operations and wide moats.
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Many investors expected Greg Abel to rock the boat and make significant changes to Berkshire Hathaway ( NYSE :BRK.B ) , but that has not been the case.
With the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) recently at 30.61 and up 27.7% over the past six weeks, market stress is building in ways Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) watchers should note.
Like the rest of us, Warren Buffett has watched major stock indexes slide into a correction in recent weeks. Others have grown alarmed.
So much for the Oracle of Omaha's retirement.
Warren Buffett spoke out in a rare TV interview following his retirement as CEO. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman revealed he's made one small purchase since Greg Abel became CEO.
The 95-year-old investor said he still comes into the office daily and stays engaged with markets.
Berkshire Hathaway shares had fallen for eight consecutive sessions, their longest losing streak since eight straight down days in December 2018.
The Berkshire performance is disappointing since the company is arguably the most defensive mega-cap stock in the market.
Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have lost ground for eight consecutive days. It is their longest losing streak since December of 2018.
Multiple headwinds could bring the bull market to a halt. Stocks positioned to rise even during a market downturn include Berkshire Hathaway, Enbridge, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.