Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has seen its cash pile swell to a record $276.9 billion last quarter, a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion set in the first quarter of 2024. This increase came as Buffett sold big chunks of stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in tech giant Apple.
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Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin remains cautious about changing his monetary policy outlook despite the release of unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs data. In a recent transcript of a TV interview with the Carolina Business Review, Barkin acknowledged that the job growth figures were weaker than most forecasters had predicted. However, he refrained from offering
The decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to continue classifying Vietnam as a non-market economy country has been met with disappointment in Hanoi. This classification, which puts Vietnam in the company of only 12 other economies marked by heavy state influence, means that punitive anti-dumping duties will continue to be levied on imports from Vietnam.
The weaker than expected July nonfarm payrolls data brought uncertainty to the market, prompting some to call for aggressive rate cuts by the Fed. However, experts are cautioning against jumping to conclusions, pointing out potential distortions in the data. Nonfarm payrolls only increased by 114,000, falling short of economist expectations, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by CEO Warren Buffett, is expected to announce a cash pile exceeding $200 billion in its second-quarter earnings report. Buffett’s recent sale of some of his favorite stocks, including Apple and Bank of America, has raised eyebrows among investors. Some speculate that Buffett is looking to de-risk the portfolio amidst
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The recent report from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. job growth slowed more than anticipated in July. Nonfarm payrolls only increased by 114,000 jobs, a significant drop compared to the previous month’s gain of 179,000 jobs. This unexpected deceleration in job creation has raised concerns about the overall health of
In a significant move, Morgan Stanley has announced that it will be allowing its financial advisors to offer bitcoin ETFs to certain clients. This decision marks a groundbreaking development within major Wall Street banks, as no other firm of this caliber has taken this step before. With a team of approximately 15,000 financial advisors, Morgan
In recent days, the price of gold (XAUUSD) has been on a steady rise, reaching a new peak at 2460 USD per troy ounce. This upward trajectory can be attributed to a variety of factors, with one of the main drivers being the growing anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal
As investors brace themselves for another day of market volatility, the aftermath of a softer-than-expected ISM report on U.S. manufacturing continues to reverberate. The fear of an economic slowdown has cast doubt on the Federal Reserve’s previous signals of a September rate cut. This uncertainty has led traders to speculate on the possibility of a
The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price has seen a slight increase, reaching close to $76.50 per barrel during the Asian trading session on Friday. This uptick can be attributed to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As markets keep a close eye on Iran’s response to the assassination of Hamas leader
Apple saw its shares rise slightly after beating analysts’ estimates on both the top and bottom lines. The company reported earnings of $1.40 per share for the fiscal third quarter, surpassing the $1.35 per share expectation. However, Intel faced a significant setback as its stock sank 17% in extended trading. The chipmaker announced the suspension
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