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Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings increase 12% in the first quarter, cash hoard tops $130 billion

Earnings for Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway jumped in the first quarter, thanks in part to a rebound in the conglomerate’s…

Here’s what’s going on at Warren Buffett’s shopping extravaganza for shareholders

Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual shareholder meeting this weekend is kicking off with a shopping extravaganza. Called the “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains,”…

Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel is wooing shareholders, but some questions remain

To say Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel has big shoes to fill would be an understatement. The vice chairman for…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Lyft, Carvana, VF Corp and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Carvana – The used car retailer saw shares surge 28% after…

Apple and fintechs like Robinhood chase yield-hungry depositors as Fed rate hikes continue

The technology industry is known for innovation and spawning the next big thing. But at a time of economic uncertainty…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Cigna, Apple, DraftKings, Lyft & more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Cigna — Cigna gained 3% in premarket trading after beating top-…

HSBC defeats proposal to spin off its Asian business at contentious shareholder meeting

Banking giant HSBC on Friday defeated a proposal, backed by its largest stakeholder Chinese insurer Ping An, to consider spinning…

Consumers in China are dining at nicer restaurants — even if it costs $500 a person

BEIJING — A new restaurant scene is growing more popular across China: fine dining. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a brand…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Carvana, DoorDash, Block and more

Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Apple — The tech giant added nearly 2% after an…