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Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel has rapidly reshaped the conglomerate’s portfolio, boosting tech and airline exposure after years of Warren Buffett’s cautious approach. In the first quarter, Berkshire more than tripled its stake in Alphabet and bought over $2.6 billion in Delta Air Lines shares. The shift followed the departure of Todd Combs and included trimming or exiting positions such as Visa, Mastercard, Domino’s, Amazon, and UnitedHealth. Buffett publicly endorsed Abel at a recent meeting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Anonymous winner pays USD 9 million for Buffett and Curry lunch, with investor matching the bid for charity

Anonymous winner pays USD 9 million for Buffett and Curry lunch, with investor matching the bid for charity

An anonymous eBay bidder has paid USD 9,000,100 for a private lunch with Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett in Omaha next month, reviving Buffett’s long-running charity auction tradition. Buffett, a longtime auction host, pledged to match the winning amount so both top charities benefit, including San Francisco’s GLIDE Foundation and the Currys’ Eat.Learn.Play Foundation. The event began in 2000, exceeded USD 1 million annually from 2008, and was paused after a USD 19 million lunch bid in 2022.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Elon Musk backs Warren Buffett plan to fix US debt fast as it nears 40 trillion

Elon Musk backs Warren Buffett plan to fix US debt fast as it nears 40 trillion

Elon Musk has endorsed Warren Buffett’s proposal aimed at tackling America’s rising national debt, now projected to approach $40 trillion. Buffett’s plan centers on swift action to curb deficits through targeted legislation, triggering renewed debate over fiscal discipline and who should be held accountable politically. The endorsement has amplified calls for faster, concrete debt control measures.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Buffett Declares War on Beta and Rewrites What Risk Really Means for Investors

Buffett Declares War on Beta and Rewrites What Risk Really Means for Investors

Warren Buffett used a shareholder letter to challenge the way finance defines “risk” through beta. He argues that the academic view flips reality: when a stock falls sharply, it may be cheaper, not inherently more dangerous. Investors who see that mispricing can keep buying as others panic, turning fear into opportunity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Warren Buffett warns markets feel like a casino as speculation surges

Warren Buffett warns markets feel like a casino as speculation surges

Warren Buffett is warning investors that financial markets are taking on “casino-like” characteristics. Comparing today’s system to “a church with a casino attached,” he says rapid, ultra-short-term trading is driving speculation that distorts asset prices and raises risks for ordinary savers and long-term buyers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Buffett reveals Apple bet was basically a Tim Cook bet worth $185 billion

Buffett reveals Apple bet was basically a Tim Cook bet worth $185 billion

Warren Buffett praised Tim Cook at Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, calling the $35 billion Apple investment a near plug-and-play win. Buffett said the bet didn’t require much action from him—Cook’s leadership and Apple’s growth turned the stake into roughly $185 billion. The comment underscores how central management was to the payoff.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Berkshire eyes $380 billion cash pile as Greg Abel faces his first big allocation test

Berkshire eyes $380 billion cash pile as Greg Abel faces his first big allocation test

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel is confronting a massive $380 billion cash question after taking over Warren Buffett’s mantle. Abel says the company’s operating philosophy won’t change, while cash reserves have grown even as first-quarter earnings improved. With few big deals in recent years, investors are now watching how Abel deploys the pile for capital allocation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Buffett Praises Successor Greg Abel Saying He Does Everything He Did and More

Buffett Praises Successor Greg Abel Saying He Does Everything He Did and More

Warren Buffett, 95, drew a standing ovation at Berkshire Hathaway’s first shareholder meeting since CEO succession. Speaking under new leader Greg Abel, Buffett said Abel is “doing everything I did and then some,” signaling high confidence in the handoff. The upbeat tone followed strong first-quarter results and a major jump in Berkshire’s Apple investment value.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Q1 profit rises as cash pile hits nearly 400 billion despite consumer stress

Berkshire Hathaway Q1 profit rises as cash pile hits nearly 400 billion despite consumer stress

Berkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit even as economic headwinds pressured its consumer-facing businesses. Led by Warren Buffett and CEO Greg Abel, the conglomerate built nearly $400 billion in cash, struggled to land large deals, and stayed a net seller of stocks. Segment results were mixed across insurance, rail, and retail.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway stockpile swells to 380 billion as Buffett steps away

Berkshire Hathaway stockpile swells to 380 billion as Buffett steps away

Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile has surged to about $380 billion after Warren Buffett’s exit, with Greg Abel now steering the company. Reports suggest Berkshire is holding back on investments and selling portions of its stock portfolio. Analysts are now focused on what comes next, weighing dividend boosts versus a renewed push into energy and faster business growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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Buffett skips AI hype while Nvidia and friends surge again

Buffett skips AI hype while Nvidia and friends surge again

While Nadella, Ellison and Pichai embrace AI, Warren Buffett is staying on the sidelines. Berkshire Hathaway reportedly holds about USD 382 billion in cash as tech rallies led by a few AI giants leave many valuations stretched. Buffett’s caution raises a pointed question: what risk or missing value does he see behind the hype that others don’t.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Buffett buys Alphabet and Burry shorts AI giants as Wall Street splits on the hype

Buffett buys Alphabet and Burry shorts AI giants as Wall Street splits on the hype

Warren Buffett and Michael Burry have taken opposite bets on the AI surge, intensifying uncertainty on Wall Street. Berkshire Hathaway expanded its stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in AI-driven growth. Meanwhile, Burry is shorting Palantir and Nvidia, arguing Big Tech’s accounting may be overstating fundamentals. The clash fuels a wider debate: breakthrough or bubble?

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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