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Berkshire Hath Hld B (BRK.B)

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Embattled Scott trumpets drop in Fla. jobless rate

By GARY FINEOUT and TAMARA LUSH - AP - Fri May 17, 1:05PM CDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott — who has made his handling of the state's economy the main thrust of his re-election campaign — got more to boast about on Friday. (full story)

S&P downgrades Berkshire Hathaway's credit rating

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Thu May 16, 11:14AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. was downgraded by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Thursday after the credit rating agency changed the way it evaluates insurance companies. (full story)

Buffett's firm reveals 2 new stock investments

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Wed May 15, 5:13PM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company revealed new investments in Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. and Starz on Wednesday, and it sold off some of its stake in snack food maker Mondelez International Inc. (full story)

Ally, ResCap ink pact to settle potential claims

AP - Tue May 14, 12:46PM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ally Financial Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to back a settlement plan to resolve potential financial claims stemming from its bankrupt mortgage division, Residential Capital LLC. (full story)

Berkshire Hathaway Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.05%

Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 10, 3:46PM CDT

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $111.00 to a high of $111.88. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $111.25 on volume of 3.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious. (full story)

Berkshire Hathaway Rises 1.05% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback

Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 10, 3:45PM CDT

Delta will pay dividend, buy back shares

By JOSHUA FREED - AP - Wed May 08, 3:41PM CDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will start paying a quarterly dividend and buy back some of its shares — investor-friendly moves common in other industries but rare for airlines. (full story)

DaVita rises on 1Q earnings and Berkshire deal

AP - Wed May 08, 3:24PM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. advanced Wednesday after the dialysis-services company posted strong first-quarter results and reached an agreement with shareholder Berkshire Hathaway. (full story)

Warren Buffett offers career advice online

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Tue May 07, 3:45PM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett encouraged young workers to find jobs that they are passionate about, as he offered career advice online Tuesday on a variety of topics. (full story)

Wal-Mart Stores takes back top spot in Fortune 500

AP - Mon May 06, 7:19PM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. once again leads Fortune's list of the 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue, as the world's largest retailer succeeded in posting strong growth despite a challenging economy for its shoppers. (full story)

Heinz Shareholders Approve Merger - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 06, 2:11PM CDT

With its shareholders overwhelmingly approving the merger, Heinz moved a step further in relation to its pending sale to 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway. (full story)

Buffett: Stocks still reasonable but bonds awful

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Mon May 06, 1:57PM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people. (full story)

ResCap CEO Thomas Marano resigns

AP - Mon May 06, 11:46AM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Residential Capital LLC, the bankrupt mortgage division of Ally Financial, has resigned. (full story)

Buffett: Stocks still reasonable but bonds awful

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Mon May 06, 9:42AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people. (full story)

Buffett says bonds are terrible investments today

AP - Mon May 06, 7:00AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says he doesn't like owning bonds right now, and he doesn't think average investors should either. (full story)

Buffett defends structure of $23B Heinz deal

AP - Mon May 06, 6:20AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett says he expects Berkshire Hathaway to own a stake in ketchup-maker H.J. Heinz Co. forever, and he doesn't see a problem in taking a partner — the Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital — in the $23.3 billion deal. (full story)

Warren Buffett will conduct interviews Monday

AP - Mon May 06, 4:04AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will conduct several television interviews Monday morning to follow up on another successful weekend of Berkshire Hathaway shareholder events. (full story)

Warren Buffett offers advice on investing and life

By JOSH FUNK - AP - Sun May 05, 4:27PM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett dispensed plenty of advice on investing and life during this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. (full story)

Buffett repeats role as Borsheims jewelry salesman

AP - Sun May 05, 9:31AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett hopes to sell more than $2 million worth of jewelry to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders when he returns to the sales floor at Borsheim's on Sunday afternoon. (full story)

Buffett's firm to stage 5k run for shareholders

AP - Sun May 05, 6:49AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The first-ever Berkshire Hathaway 5k run will be held Sunday morning for shareholders who want to incorporate a little exercise into the excesses of the annual meeting. (full story)

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