BRK-B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
200.35 -0.17 (-0.08%)
After hours: 4:12PM EDT
| Previous Close | 199.51 |
| Open | 199.99 |
| Bid | 200.35 x 100 |
| Ask | 200.36 x 3700 |
| Day's Range | 199.20 - 201.48 |
| 52 Week Range | 160.93 - 217.62 |
| Volume | 2,612,062 |
| Avg. Volume | 4,895,375 |
| Market Cap | 494.452B |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 11.00 |
| EPS (TTM) | 18.22 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 231.75 |
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B), the well-known Warren Buffett investment vehicle for the last 50 years, has been the subject of many good notes and discussions. In this note I will briefly cover general background and then discuss a few key topics as to why NOT to buy BRK, and will try to defend my thesis. General background BRK’s business model is unique.
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- Market Realist•2 days ago
How Berkshire’s Portfolio Has Performed in 1Q18
Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) investment portfolio grew to $191 billion in 4Q17 on an increase in its stakes in existing companies and a rise in the valuations of its holdings. In 1Q18, the company is expected to see its investment portfolio valuation fall, as major holdings have seen erosion in the range of 3%–22%. Berkshire could also look to add stakes at their current valuations, as lower prices are offering better valuations.
Market Realist•2 days agoTrade Wars, Tax Cuts, Rates Impact Berkshire Hathaway in 2018
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Market Realist•3 days agoWhy Union Pacific’s Railcar Traffic Declined in Week 14
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Market Realist•3 days agoWeek 14: BNSF Railway’s Railcar Growth versus the Industry
In the week ended April 7, 2018, Berkshire Hathaway–owned BNSF Railway’s (BRK.B) carload volumes jumped 8.7%. From 92,000 railcars excluding intermodal units in Week 14 of 2017, the company hauled ~100,000 units in the same week in 2018.
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How Wall Street Is Rating Berkshire Hathaway in 2018
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Market Realist•3 days agoWill Berkshire Amend Its Payout Strategy amid a Rising Cash Pile?
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Market Realist•6 days agoBerkshire Sees Services Growth amid Rising Consumer Confidence
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- Market Realist•6 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway’s Manufacturing Biz Could Expand in 2018
Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) investments in manufacturing could yield results amid the push for the sector by the Trump administration in recent quarters. This could allow domestic US manufacturers to expand their capacities for intermediates and commodities such as steel. Berkshire Hathaway has maintained a significant stake in the manufacturing sector (VIS) over the years.
Market Realist•6 days agoCould Higher Energy Prices Affect Berkshire’s Energy Portfolio?
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- Motley Fool•7 days ago
Warren Buffett Is Going Activist on USG Corporation
Berkshire Hathaway intends to vote against all four of USG's board nominees at the annual meeting this year.
Reuters•7 days agoBuffett's Berkshire will oppose USG board nominees after Knauf bid
Berkshire, which is USG's largest shareholder with a 31 percent stake, announced its intention on Thursday, two days after Knauf called on USG shareholders to pressure that company to enter merger talks by withholding support for its director slate. Knauf owns about 10.5 percent of USG. "Berkshire's present intention is to vote against the four directors proposed by management," Buffett's assistant, Debbie Bosanek, said in an email.
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- Bloomberg•7 days ago
Buffett to Rebuff USG Board Slate as Berkshire Seeks Exit
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