The SEC just released an updated list of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock holdings as of 09/30/2008. The Oracle of Omaha, who is the main capital allocator for Berkshire added to the following positions: Buffett decreased Berkshire Hathaway's stake in the following holdings: It’s interesting to note that Buffett had filed a filing pursuant to a request for confidential treatment for his
We have outlined the changes in the holdings of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) and consolidated these into alphabetical order from "T...
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These are some of the changes we have seen in the holdings of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A). We have consolidated these into groups...
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The Berkshire Property Meet is proud to present John Lee of LoveProperty & Property Cow as there guest speaker.
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Berkshire Hathaway reported that its profits fell 77 percent for the third quarter as weaker results from insurance underwriting as well as large losses on derivatives contracts weighed down its earnings. The company reported net income of $1.06 billion or $682 per share compared to $4.55 billion or $2,942 per share for the same quarter a year prior.
Warren Buffett, the student of the now famous father or value investing Ben Graham, is the greatest stock investor of our times. He has built his flagship company, Berkshire Hathaway from a small mill to a diversified conglomerate with a total market cap of 175 billion dollars. His company holds a wide portfolio of over 30 individual stocks traded on US exchanges in addition to many private compan
The markets have been pretty terrible this year with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrials falling 36% and 33% respectively from the end of the year. Major indexes still remain about 39% off their all time highs set just one year ago. Many asset classes have declined in value including real estate investment trusts, international stocks, mid cap and small cap equities,foreign currencies as wel
Berkshire Property Meet Sylvia Rai Introduces Jim Haliburton Networking Investment Experts Professionals Rent Rescue Author: berkspropertymeet Keywords: Sylvia Rai Jim Haliburton HMO Daddy Added: September 17, 2008 Published by Original source :
We are still getting over our last Berkshire Property Meet when we were overwhelmed by a turn-out that far exceeded our expectations. Over 230 people came to hear from Jim Haliburton - The HMO Daddy.
In October, Amer will be talking at the Berkshire Property Meet about how you, as a Property Manager, can overcome the many challenges that face you as your portfolio grows:
* Getting better organis
How many of you purchased shares of BRKA (Berkshire Hathaway) when it was all over the news last November that shares were approx $150 dollars each. If you had purchased you would have seen your shares fall to a point in August of this year to approx $110 dollars a share, rather unsettling. However last week like a shooting star BRKA jumped to $147 dollars a share. Anyone can see this by just look
Say it ain't so............I have money in BRK.B and I also have a Global Fund with Goldman Sachs"Buffett is saying that, with less leverage and more stable sources of funding, this is an institution worth investing in," according to Dorsey. "From Buffett's perspective you have a world-class firm in a less-competitive landscape, with a hopefully less-risky business model." Warren Buffett is known
I just took some customers to see the townhomes at Pulte’s Berkshire Place community and I’ve got to say I was impressed. They have nice floor plans and many common upgrades such as granite counter tops, ceramic tile, designer light fixtures instead of the cheapo brass, and maple cabinets are already included. We went though [...]
Just received this from Juswant and Sylvia Rai:
As ever, I’m happy to promote any property networking - just send me the details!
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I just wanted to keep you informed about the Berkshire Property Meet the UKs Leading Property Networking event with upto 200 [...]
This is a short summary of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Summary Stockholders Report of 1977. I asked one of our writers to compose a shorter summary of the 1977 report . 1977 is the year that: Apple Computer Inc. and Oracle Corporation incorporated. Elvis Presley died at age 42. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat [...]
It's been an amazing few days since Simon Zutshi and the Berkshire Property Meet 5 days ago. Yet again we broke away from the standard thinking that you cannot run an event in August, and that no-one is interested in property right now. ... Published by Original source : -p...
It's been an amazing few days since Simon Zutshi and the Berkshire Property Meet 5 days ago.Yet again we broke away from the standard thinking that you cannot run an event in August, and that no-one is interested in property right now. The 175 attendees who made their way to Maidenhead proved that so wrong, as they continued in their education at the UKs Leading Property Event.Register Here fo
It's been an amazing few days since Simon Zutshi and the Berkshire Property Meet 5 days ago.
Yet again we broke away from the standard thinking that you cannot run an event in August, and that no-one is interested in property right now. The 175 attendees who made their way to Maidenhead proved that so wrong, as they continued in their education at the UKs Leading Property Event.
Register Here f
A brief snapshot of Simon Zutshi talking about buying property below market value in the current economic conditions. The into is by Juswant Rai in front of 175 regulars. Author: berkspropertymeet Keywords: Berkshire Property Meet Networking Sylvia Rai Juswant below market value no money down mortgages UK investment wealth simon zutshi Added: August 20, 2008 P
Jean Paul aka JP tells us how networking at the Berkshire Property Meet has helped to get two problems he has with properties simply by calling contacts he has made at the event Author: berkspropertymeet Keywords: Berkshire Property Meet Networking Sylvia Rai Juswant below market value no money down mortgages UK investment wealth paul shamplina bad tenants squatters ev
These are the last of Warren Buffett's and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) holdings as of June 30, 2008: Torchmark Corp. (NYSE: TMK) more than 3.51...
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These are more of Warren Buffett's and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) holdings as of June 30, 2008: Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) 4,181,000 shares...
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So far there are some changes seen in the holdings of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A). We have consolidated these into groups and this...
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Vicki is a regular at the Berkshire Property Meet and enjoys networking with up to 200 property experts every month Author: berkspropertymeet Keywords: Berkshire Property Meet Investors Experts Professional Networking below market value Added: July 28, 2008 Published by Original source :
Sometimes we’re just too busy to do it but an hour spent networking could be worth 100 marketing or organizing your business.Graham and John talked to Juswant Rai from the Berkshire Property Meet about networking - why do it and what are the benefits? Published by Original source :
A follow-up on a post from March based on news today for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A).
Whitney Tilson and Andy Kilpatrick (who worte the best book on Berkshire, "Of Permanent Value") were on CNBC today discussing the subject. Before we go on, watch what they said.
Now, earlier Tilson had this to say about housing and lenders.
Okay, so, if housing is going to drag for another 18 months, then
Last September, long time Home Base Holidays members, Jo and Roger from the pretty English village of Cookham Dean, took part in a discussion about their home exchange experiences at their local radio station, BBC Radio Berkshire. I knew that...
M4 crash victim was motorcyclistBBC Berkshire, UK - Jul 15, 2008The victim, who was riding a black Triumph motorcycle, died at the scene. Police want anyone who saw a black Ford Fiesta, a silver Ford Fiesta and a Honda ...Motorcyclist dies in M4 crash Reading Evening Postall 2 news articles
Juswant & Sylvia Rai have asked my help in promoting a Property Networking meeting they’re having next week. I’m happy to do so… (If any other UK people want help in promoting their meetings, just mail me - let me know the date, and what’s happening.)
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Everyone has reported on the huge acquisition offer from InBev for Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. (NYSE: BUD). What is interesting above and beyond the global...
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That’s a pitch I’m sure you’ve heard some semblance of at cocktail parties, golf outings, weddings, and, of course, on the Internet.
And it’s a pretty appealing pitch. After all, Netflix, Hansen Natural, Home Depot, and Berkshire are some of the stock market’s greatest successes. These companies have earned early investors fantastic returns over short and [...]
After today's close, we saw the filing showing which stocks Warren Buffett held in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) at the cut off date of March...
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After today's close, we saw which stocks Warren Buffett held in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) as of March 31, 2008. Buffett's filing cut off...
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After today's close, we got to see which stocks that Warren Buffett Held in the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) as of March 31, 2008. Buffett's...
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Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE: AMP) was the stand out stock in Warren Buffett's holdings today. Beakshire Hathaway inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) held some...
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Berkshire’s Muni Insurer Starts Strongly-Buffett
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OMAHA, Neb. (Dow Jones)–Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRKA) new bond insurance
business has started strongly, writing more than $400 million of policies on
municipal debt during the first quarter, Chairman Warren Buffett said at the
company’s annual meeting Saturday.
Most of the policies sold by Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. have been written
in [...]
The place to be this weekend was Omaha, NE. Investors headed to the heartland to pick apart Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s brains. Although the media and blogs will provide great coverage, I had to give kudos to several sources for making things easier for those who could not make the trip to Omaha.
First on [...]
Berkshire Hathaway reported a 64 percent decline in net income stating large losses related to its derivatives contracts and lower profits from its insurance businesses. It reported a $1.6 billion in losses on its derivate contracts, and lower revenues on its insurance businesses siting an increased number of accidents. Buffet had previously warned that the company\'s earnings would be less then favorable; however, he also stated that their derivatives business would ultimately be profitable.
Standard & Poor’s assigned a “AAA” rating to Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRKA)
municipal bond insurance unit, standing in stark contrast to the deterioration of
other bond insurer ratings in recent months.
“The rating of (Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.) is based on its extremely
strong competitive position, insurance and reinsurance capitalization, and
financial flexibility,” S&P wrote.
Berkshire Chairman and Chief Executive Warren [...]
Many people have long wondered about Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) succession plan. A move by David Sokol today may be a hint at it.
Warren Buffett has said Berkshire has three internal candidates, including one who could step in immediately, and would like any successor to be young enough to stay on for 15 years. Sokol, the now former CEO and still Chairman at Berkshire's Mid-American energy subsidiary is 51 years old.
Sokol told the Omaha World-Herald that ending his 17-year run as...
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Since the release of Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) annual letter, posts have been flying out there as to Berkshire's actual value vs. today's current $133,000 a share price.
Before we get started and Buffett folks assume some things, let me say this:
- Buffett is the greatest investor of all time
- Berkshire is a one of a kind company
According to Buffett"
"Finally, our insurance business – the cornerstone of Berkshire – had an excellent year. Part of the reason is that we have the best...
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The settlement was founded at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet in the [[8th century|eighth century]] as ''Readingum''. The name is probably from the [[Old English language|Anglo-Saxon]] for "(Place of) Readda's People", or (less probably) the [[Celtic languages|Celt
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has made his money in the past by selling insurance policies and investing his revenue in stocks, bond and various companies. However, a relatively recent offshoot to his capital allocation practices has be waging against the U.S. dollar by buying multiple foreign currencies - most notably the Brazilian real.
In the time [...]
This from the AP:
Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffett Appear Together to Denounce Income Gap
The Clinton-Buffet appearance was their second this year, following a similar session in June in New York. Like that appearance, Tuesday’s question-and-answer session was a fundraiser that brought in $1 million for the campaign of Clinton, the Democratic presidential front-runner.
From San Francisco, she headed to Sacramento to pick up another $300,000. In San Francisco, the biggest campaign donors got special treatment from Clinton and Buffet, including an extended picture-taking session that caused their “conversation on the economy” before an audience of 1,500 to begin later than scheduled.
Clinton played moderator and questioned Buffet — one of the world’s richest people with a net worth of $52 billion, according to Forbes magazine — about the economy. Buffett is chairman and CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc., an investment company he founded.
Buffet a
The long awaited IPO of Symetra Financial is finally here. White Mountains Insurance and Berkshire Hathaway each own 23% of Symetra. The assets in Symetra were purchased from Safeco Life in 2004.
“We never buy stocks when we see prices soaring,” Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) Warren Buffett told reporters while on a visit to northeastern China Wednesday. “We buy stocks because we’re confident of the company’s growth. People should be cautious when they see prices rising.”
He clarified the comments on CNBC saying "I, just said that we very seldom buy into a market that's gone up a whole lot, and I don't know anything real specific about the Chinese market or Chinese stocks. But I do know...
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The comparisons have been rampant about Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) and Eddie Lampert's Sears Holdings (SHLD). Let's look and rather than comparing the 42 year old Berkshire with the 2 year old Sears in both their current states, let's look at Berkshire's beginnings and take an apples to apples approach when making the comparison.
First things first. This is not a "who is better" look between Buffett and Lampert but a look at the beginning of both businesses and the...
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This was one of the best and most detailed interviews I have seen if Berkshire's Chairman (BRK.A) in recent years. Liz Clayman landed on Fox Business News with a big splash yesterday. If anyone knows were the whole interview can be found, please let me know.
Buffett, in the live interview commented a quit a few thing. Watch videos:
On his best investment
On the economy.
On the HY Times "erroneous" Bears Sterns story.
On his Petro China sale.
Finally, on succession.
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Berkshire Hathaway of Warren Buffett reveals the pile of 10% with Scandinavian BurlingtonBerkshire Hathaway of Warren Buffett revealed a pile larger than of Scandinavian Fe 10% of Burlington Santa (BNI). By three subsidiary companies of insurance (Colombia, national, and marine allowance national of fire) Berkshire advantageously has 39.027.430 shares of Scandinavian ordinary actions of Burlington according to a classification of dryness makes Friday, April 6, 2007.The reported purchase most recent of Berkshire was made Thursday, 5 April, and was composed 1.219.000 bought shares with $81.18 part.At the time presenting the table familiar of the principal investment of Berkshire in its more recent letter at the shareholders, Buffett wrote:"we show below our investments of ordinary actions. With two exceptions, those which had a commercial value of more than $700 million at the end of 2006 are detailed. We do not detail the values concerned, which have a commercial value of $1.9 billion,
Edward Joseph Stefanik, Edward J. Stefanik and Susan E. Corah sold property at 23 Anthony St., Adams, for $147,000 to Terry A. Leclair. Brigit Connerton sold property at 12 Clifford Lane, Adams, for $80,000 to Kelly F. Rice. Ernest F. Wellington and Cheryl A. Wellington sold property at 22 Crandall St., Adams, for $190,000 to Denise R. Simon.Diane M. Tucker sold property at 66 Henderson Road, Clarksburg, for $140,000 to Scott R. Smith and Patricia L. Galusha. Spring Horne sold property at 55-77 Carson Ave., Unit 11, Clarksburg, for $71,600 to Wendy A. Burda.
Billionaire Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported Friday that its net income jumped nearly 33 percent during the second quarter because of strong performance from its...
Hola amigos.Amplío las sección sobre Warren Buffet con este post después de encontrar un sitio donde se coleccionan los "reports" de BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY.Allí podréis encontrar todos los informes trimestrales y anuales de la compañía de Buffet, pro los más interesantes y esperados por todos son los anuales en los que Buffet habla y cuenta su visión del mercado.Un saludo veraniegohttp://bolseando2.blogspot.com/
Every since my Berkshire (BRK.A) post last month, I have been seeing posts pop up around the internet about it. Most are incredulous that I could possibly for a second doubt Mr. Buffett. To a person their replies recite his track record despite my saying in my opening "No one will will argue or dispute his past success and what he has done for shareholders. Nor will anyone attempt to belittle the atmosphere and honesty in which he runs the organization and the culture he created." Yet all...
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A while back I had a post on my thought that Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett has not recently been investing like, well, Warren Buffett. There was a time when 40% of Berkshire's assets were in 1 stock, American Express. Now before you freak I do fully realize that given Berkshire's size today, that is not possible. My point was, given the bear market we had after 9/11 (bottoming in 2003), Buffett really has not made any meaningful investments given Berkshire's size. Yes I know $3...
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Since "Woodstock For Capitalist's" weekend in Omaha is now over, a bit about Berkshire and it's leader. No one will will argue or dispute his past success and what he has done for shareholders. Nor will anyone attempt to belittle the atmosphere and honesty in which he runs the organization and the culture he created. That being said, being a former Berkshire (BRK) shareholder I would not consider purchasing shares until Buffet steps down. The reason? $40 billion in cash and no plans to spend...
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A - News; NYSE:BRK-B - News), which built a 10.9 percent stake in Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (NYSE:BNI - News), has acquired stakes in two...
Here is Warren's annual missive. This is the value investing instruction manual. A word of warning: Be careful about relying on the media to frame his comments for you. Quite often in the past they have taken snip-its that sound good on TV but when you read them again in the context they were written, do not necessarily convey the same sentiment.
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter (you need Adobe Reader to view it)
Some commentary that is relative to recent news events:
Real Estate:
"The slowdown in residential real estate activity stems in part from the weakened lending practices of recent years. The “optional” contracts and “teaser” rates that have been popular have allowed borrowers to make payments in the early years of their mortgages that fall far short of covering normal interest costs.
Naturally, there are few defaults when virtually nothing is required of a borrower. As a cynic has said, “A rolling loan gathers no loss.” But payments not made add to principal
The Alpharetta city counsel unanimously approved the annexation of Bershire Manor into the city Monday night. The final hurdle for the subdivision will occur Monday night, November 27th at a second hearing on the approval. If final approval is given, residents of Bekshire Manor will become citizens of the city of Alpharetta on December 1st. Standing in the way at last nights hearing were issues regarding the costs of repaving the streets within the community and ther necessity to hire an additonal four police officers to handle the number of residents that will be brought in to the city. Residents of Berkshire Manor believe that becoming a part of the city of Alpharetta will benefit the neighborhood in many positive ways to improve property values including the prestige of Alpharetta, improved code enforcement, excellent city services and acces to Alpharetta’s parks and recreation.
By Yaser Anwar, CSC of Equity Investment IdeasThe latest filings show that Berkshire Hathaway has bought approximately $270 million worth of stock in Target. Berkshire also has approximately 20 million shares of Wal-Mart.Buffet has also significantly increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson, from 2 million to 24.6 million shares.Berkshire filed requests with the SEC on Aug. 14 to withhold disclosure of the two investments. The Target request was approved but the J&J request was denied. However, Berkshire decided to report both transactions, saying that the confidential treatment was no longer needed for the Target purchase.Berkshire Hathaway's stock topped $100,000 per share last week, an all-time high.Readers can find more of Warren Buffet's holdings by visiting Stock Pickr.http://www.equityinvestmentideas.blogspot.com/
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