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What's behind the M&A mania

Aug 10, 2015
Mergers and acquisitions are surging this year. Here's why.

Warren Buffett finds tax advantage in Duracell deal

Nov 13, 2014
Buffett says the rich don’t pay enough taxes, but his recent grab avoids plenty.

What can one share of Berkshire Hathaway buy you?

Jul 24, 2013
At $174,000 per share, you can buy a lot of DQ Blizzards.

Railroad to make shift to natural gas locomotives

Mar 6, 2013
BNSF, the railroad owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, should profit by switching to cheaper natural gas. Buffett's company also has a big stake in natural gas.

Warren Buffett's message to CEOs: 'Call Berkshire'

Mar 1, 2013
Buffett releases his annual letter to shareholders. He adds up the total percentage change the value of Berkshire Hathaway stock since he started running the company in 1964. You won't believe the number.

Warren Buffett just put a lotta ketchup in his cupboard

Feb 14, 2013
Berkshire Hathaway and partners make a $28 Billion deal for H.J. Heinz.

Buffett's big play in private jet market

Jun 13, 2012
Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets will buy $9.6 billion in new planes from Cessna and Bombardier.

For public good, not for profit.

Omaha steakhouse owner on what Warren Buffett does for business

May 4, 2012
People are arriving in Omaha now for that "Woodstock of Capitalism," the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett's conglomerate. The official materials recommend two steakhouses for visiting shareholders.

Warren Buffett battling cancer, holding on to company

Apr 18, 2012
Billionaire investing legend Warren Buffett has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. The CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway is assuring shareholders his disease is not life threatening.

Shareholders react to Warren Buffett's illness

Apr 18, 2012
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has announced he has prostate cancer. The 81-year-old told shareholders in a letter that the cancer is in its early stages, and he'll continue to head up Berkshire Hathaway.
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, waits to testify before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission at The New School June 2, 2010 in New York City.
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