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Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profit falls in Q1

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Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profit falls in Q1

NEW YORK: Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a lower operating profit in the first quarter, hurt by weaker results from its insurance operations, while its cash pile continued to grow. Operating profit for the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate dropped 14.1% to $9.64 billion from $11.22 billion a year earlier. Net income, including unrealized gains … Read more

Stock gains power Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to higher profit

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Stock gains power Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to higher profit

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said quarterly operating income rose 14 per cent, aided by improved results from its insurance businesses, while soaring prices of stock holdings such as Apple Inc led to a nearly $36 billion overall profit. Fourth-quarter operating income rose to $5.02 billion, or approximately $3,252 per Class A share, … Read more