Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.
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Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letter
The mystery over Warren Buffett’s surprisingly defensive stance deepened over the weekend.NBC News - 9h -
Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter
"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change."CNBC - 11h -
Warren Buffett Used the Same Word 13 Times in His Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, and the Reason Is Inspiring
‘During the 2019-23 period, I have used the words ‘mistake’ or ‘error’ 16 times in my letters to you.’Inc. - 10h -
Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders
Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.MarketWatch - 11h -
Warren Buffett, warning of ‘scoundrels’ and ‘fiscal folly,’ slashes his exposure to U.S. stocks
Instead, the “Oracle of Omaha” has become a “committed” and “long-term” investor in a handful of Japanese companies.MarketWatch - 7h -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - 8h -
Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.MarketWatch - 1d -
President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage
Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.CNBC - 1d -
The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rallyMarketWatch - 1d -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.MarketWatch - 1d -
The stock market closes out worst day of 2025
The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting.CBS News - 1h -
‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead
The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.The New York Times - 4h -
The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.MarketWatch - 12h -
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.NBC News - 3d -
Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market
At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.MarketWatch - 1d -
Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings
Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far
Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.The New York Times - 1d -
The stock market is trying to break out — but the bulls can’t catch a break
S&P 500 is stuck in a trading range.MarketWatch - 8h -
The stock market looks good from the outside — but inside is another story
The percentage of unprofitable publicly traded U.S. companies is risingMarketWatch - 8h -
Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.MarketWatch - 8h -
U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?
Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?MarketWatch - 14h -
Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why
Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.CNBC - 1d -
This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it
Also: Nvidia earnings on deck, potential stock splits and big gains, a look at gold, and the Moneyist pulls no punches.MarketWatch - 1d -
Energy drink stock Celsius pops more than 25% on big quarterly results, Alani Nu acquisition
Investors appear reassured by the company's potential growth prospects, given its record full-year revenue and its acquisition of a rival energy drink brand.CNBC - 1d -
Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.
The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.MarketWatch - 1d -
Why Victor Wembanyama’s scary diagnosis is different than the one Chris Bosh faced
A well-known sports injury doctor explains that the Spurs' extensive mileage is likely not to blame for Wembanyama’s newly discovered condition.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
My Struggle to Stop Loving Him
On a post-divorce bicycle ride through Paris with her ex-husband, a woman weighs the costs of divorce.The New York Times - 1d -
Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism
The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changedFinancial Times - 1d -
2/19: CBS Evening News
Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy; Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reefCBS News - 2d -
2/20: CBS Evening News
Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later; Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospitalCBS News - 1d -
2/21: CBS Evening News
IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out; Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closureCBS News - 20h -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - 1d -
Shiffrin struggles, Brignone shines in Sestriere GS
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin placed outside of the women's giant slalom top 30, while Federica Brignone made it back-to-back wins on home snow in Sestriere, Italy.ESPN - 9h -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the banking system at risk.CNBC - 2d -
Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile
Billionaire investor trimmed equity portfolio and put money in Treasury billsFinancial Times - 6h -
Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...The Hill - 1d -
2/21: CBS Evening News Plus
Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government; Yankees finally permits players to sport full beardsCBS News - 1d -
Greenland’s Big Moment
Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.The New York Times - 2d
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Elon Musk demands federal workers explain their jobs or be sacked
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