This was an interesting little interview with Jeff Matthews and Robert Miles discussing Buffett’s changing investment strategy, which has evolved to Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.A) increasing size.  For an investment to make an impact for such a large company it has to be of significant size, so for outside passive minority stock investments, Buffett really needs...Read More

One of Warren Buffett’s attractive 2008 preferred stock investments seems likely to be repaid soon, as Dow Chemical (DOW) awaits proceeds from a legal dispute with Kuwait.  Dow has really benefited from the acquisition of Rohn & Hass Co. which was enabled through Buffett’s capital in a stressed credit environment.  It will be difficult for...Read More

Warren Buffett is growing more and more confident in the investment team that he has assembled, as shown by his decision to increase the allocation of funds to $4 billion each for Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.  I believe Buffett is absolutely sincere in his praise for these managers, and I believe that by publicly...Read More

Further evidence that the economy is weakening can be seen as Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK/A) rental furniture unit saw a slowing of demand from business clients in the second quarter.  Businesses are reluctant to invest in growth because of a lack of confidence in the overall economy.  While the Federal Reserve has been extremely loose, the...Read More

It has been very compelling to see Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) acquiring local newspapers at an accelerated rate.  Much has been made of the steep declines in the newspaper business, as most companies have been unable to adequately monetize their assets on the shift to digital distribution.  Buffett is focusing on local, community oriented...Read More

In very sad news Warren Buffett wrote to shareholders that he has been recently diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer.  Fortunately the outlook looks good and we certainly wish the best for him.  In the much smaller matter of how it impacts his company Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A), I believe that Buffett has put a...Read More

Ron Peltier is leading Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A)’s real-estate brokerage believes that the recent $25 billion settlement between the big banks and state and federal authorities is likely to lead to a large increase in home sales.  Inventory is down and part of the reason why is that the turmoil over servicing has forced the...Read More