Warren Buffett’s Apple trade exposes Berkshire’s dilemma

Tech stock bonanza helped obscure dearth of juicy opportunities for group

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Warren Buffett sitting on billions as Berkshire Hathaway sells Apple stock

Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.

Where Jim Cramer stands on Apple after more selling from Warren Buffett's Berkshire

Berkshire sold another chunk of Apple stock, cutting its stake by about 25% during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Warren Buffett continued to sell down his Apple stake, cutting about a quarter in the third period

The Oracle of Omaha downsized Apple — his biggest equity holding — for a fourth quarter in a row.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Warren Buffett says he won't back any candidate ahead of election

Billionaire Warren Buffet indicated he will not support either candidate for president in a memo released on his company's website Wednesday. “In light of the increased usage of social media, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Warren Buffett Accumulates $325 Billion in Cash While Unloading Stocks

Buffett explained that he began selling shares because he expects tax rates to go higher in the future.

Business - Inc. - November 3

Berkshire Hathaway's cash fortress tops $300 billion as Buffett sells more stock, freezes buybacks

The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate saw its cash fortress swell to a record $325.2 billion by the end of September.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Buffett’s Apple sales and cash pile spark intrigue over motives

Berkshire Hathaway has investors asking questions after filling its coffers by unwinding its most profitable trade

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Berkshire’s Apple position now down by two thirds in 2024 after latest sales

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway unloaded 25% more of its Apple position during the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Warren Buffett — worried about impersonators — says he doesn't endorse candidates or investments

Warren Buffett is worried about a rise in impersonators looking to capitalize on his name by purporting to be him recommending an investment product or political candidate on social media.

Warren Buffett isn’t endorsing any candidates even as other billionaires back Trump or Harris

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett isn’t endorsing any political candidates or investment products and doesn’t want investors to get duped into thinking otherwise.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Warren Buffett — worried about impersonators — says he doesn't endorse candidates or investments

Buffett's actions were triggered in part by a fake political endorsement alerted to him on Meta's Instagram.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Warren Buffett Said What Separates Successful People From Everyone Else Comes Down to 3 Words

Warren Buffett shares another classic piece of advice on becoming successful.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Warren Buffett Pointed Out 1 Clear Sign to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills

According to Warren Buffett, mastering this everyday skill could make the difference for your success.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Warren Buffett’s growing cash hoard makes stock-market bulls nervous. Should it?

Stock-market investors are desperately trying to separate the signal from noise when it comes to Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio moves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Warren Buffett Swears the Difference Between Successful People and Everyone Else Comes Down to 1 Choice

Buffett believes one rare leadership trait could pave the way to your success.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Warren Buffett’s new bets on Domino’s and Pool Corp. send those stocks climbing

Berkshire Hathaway initiated these new positions during the third quarter even as it cut back its holdings of big names like Apple and Bank of America.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Chris Mason: Trump win provokes dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

Warren Buffett Doesn’t Endorse Political Candidates, but He Gave Us 600 Million Reasons Why He Thinks Harris Will Win

The Oracle of Omaha orchestrated a massive selloff of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares in anticipation of a Democratic win that would lead to hikes in corporate and capital gains taxes.

Business - Inc. - November 5

UK ‘exposed’ in event of global trade war, warns business secretary

PM Keir Starmer says Britain could maintain ties with both US and EU in potential transatlantic tariff dispute

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access

World - Financial Times - November 5

Berkshire Continues Retreat From Stocks

The conglomerate reported on Saturday that it had cut its holdings in Apple and Bank of America and increased its cash to a record high in the third quarter.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

The Dilemma Iran’s Leader Faces

Iran’s Supreme Leader now faces a critical choice: whether to pursue nuclear weapons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

The British government’s Trump dilemmas

Relations with both the US and EU are now called into question

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Don't act on Apple sell calls — 1 chart shows Jim Cramer's 'own it, don't trade it' payoff

KeyBanc downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight as analysts project slower growth in iPhone sales.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Warren glides to reelection in Massachusetts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) won her reelection bid, easily beating her Republican opponent John Deaton, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. First elected to the U.S. Senate in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

In Deciding Whether to Retaliate, Iran Faces a Dilemma

If Iran strikes back at Israel, it risks further escalation at a time when its economy is struggling and its military is vulnerable. If it doesn’t, it risks looking weak.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Israel’s attack leaves Iran with a difficult dilemma

Key pillars of Tehran’s security strategy have been shaken by these strikes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Why N.F.L. Executives Are Fascinated by the Colts’ Quarterback Dilemma

Indianapolis’s decision to bench Anthony Richardson has raised eyebrows around the league, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Ben Jennings on Santa’s dilemma this Christmas – cartoon

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World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank

Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.

Business - CNBC - October 31

China Faces Dilemma With North Korean Troops Pouring Into Russia

As thousands of North Korean troops deploy to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, China is left particularly uncomfortable by the swift militarization of ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 3

Nelly's dilemma no more: Rapper cleared in ecstasy possession case in Missouri

'Hot in Herre' rapper Nelly is no longer feeling the heat from Missouri prosecutors, who decided this week not to charge him with alleged possession of ecstasy.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Watkins, Duran & defensive errors - Emery's four tactical dilemmas

BBC Sport takes a tactical look at Unai Emery's Aston Villa struggles after four consecutive defeats.

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