Berkshire Hathaway
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Quick Definition
Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, known for its long-term investment strategy and its chairman, Warren Buffett.
Examples
- 1Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of major stakes in companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.
- 2The company's annual shareholder meetings, often referred to as 'Woodstock for Capitalists'.
- 3Berkshire Hathaway's ownership of entire companies such as GEICO and BNSF Railway.
- 4The company's strategic divestitures, like the sale of its newspaper holdings in 2020.
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Category:Investing
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:6/17/2025