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Steve Ballmer is richer than Bill Gates, a first for Microsoft billionaires
Steve Ballmer surpassed Bill Gates to become the sixth-richest person globally, as Microsoft shares hit a record high, gaining 21% this year. Ballmer's net worth reached $157.2 billion, mostly in Microsoft shares, while Gates' diversified $156.7 billion fortune includes investments through Cascade Investment. Gates' wealth has reduced due to philanthropy, having donated nearly $60 billion to the Gates Foundation. Ballmer, who hasn't signed the Giving Pledge, focuses on smaller-scale philanthropic efforts. He succeeded Gates as Microsoft's CEO in 2000 and retired in 2014, later buying the Los Angeles Clippers.
Warren Buffett donates record $5.3 bln Berkshire shares
Warren Buffett is donating another $5.3 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family charities, his biggest annual donation since he began making them in 2006.
Spotting Red Flags: Lawrence A. Cunningham's tips to safeguard your investment portfolio
Renowned financial author Lawrence A. Cunningham emphasises the importance of a quality-focused, long-term investment strategy for investors aiming to achieve success in the investment world. In the same breath, Cunningham acknowledges that following such a strategy is very challenging. It requires resisting the temptation to respond to short-term attractive opportunities and standing by decisions that may not appear correct at a particular moment. He believes these challenges can lead investors to make unacceptable mistakes, potentially resulting in a permanent loss of capital.
Retail investors play with a time bomb but RBI and Sebi are watching
Futures and options (F&O) trading involves contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as stocks and commodities. Futures contracts obligate the buyer and seller to transact at a predetermined future date and price, while options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the asset at a set price within a specific period.
Berkshire Hathaway sells $39.8 mln of shares in China's BYD
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its stake in China's BYD , which surpassed Tesla last year as the world's largest seller of electric vehicles.
Unlock stock market success: Time-tested lessons from Warren Buffett, the invincible investment icon
Are you considering enrolling in a stock market learning course or being financially free by setting smart financial goals? Gain perspectives from some of the timeless lessons from the storied journey of Warren Buffett.
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Berkshire buys additional 2.57 mln shares in Occidental Petroleum, shows filing
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ups Occidental Petroleum stake, acquiring 2.57 million shares in early June, now owning around 250.6 million shares. Berkshire's investment surpasses $150 million. Previous ventures include joint lithium extraction project in California.
1 million to $13 million in 5 yrs: 'Indian Warren Buffet' Mohnish Pabrai shares his success journey
Mohnish Pabrai, an Indian-American investor and founder of Pabrai Investment Funds, credits his success to emulating Warren Buffett's investment principles. Pabrai's journey, marked by substantial returns and strategic bets, showcases the efficacy of Buffett's methods. Known for his high-return investments and avoidance of startups and IPOs, Pabrai's approach emphasizes value investing and selectivity. His net worth and insights on investment strategies highlight the power of disciplined, long-term investing.
Indian fund managers embrace Warren Buffett's advice: The rise of index funds in India
Indian fund managers are embracing Warren Buffett's advice by turning to index funds, which offer simplicity, low cost, and stability. The rise of index funds in India has revolutionized the investment landscape globally and locally.
Warren Buffett play: 6 things to consider before investing in Special Opportunities Fund
Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) is an investment fund capitalizing on unique opportunities below intrinsic value, inspired by Warren Buffett. WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund and Samco Mutual Fund have launched similar funds. Alekh Yadav, Head of Investment Products at Sanctum Wealth, highlights the fund's strategy. Investors should consider the differentiated offerings and track record, with high-risk appetite recommended for SOFs.
Berkshire reveals $6.72 billion Chubb stake, insurer's shares rise
Berkshire owned 25.92 million Chubb shares as of March 31, according to a regulatory filing detailing Berkshire's U.S.-listed holdings as of that date.
Big investors in the West are already in search of opportunities in India: Vishal Khandelwal
Vishal Khandelwal discusses challenges for big investors in Indian market, emphasizing valuations, liquidity constraints, and market evolution. He reflects on encounters with investing legends at Berkshire Hathaway AGM and shares optimism about India's investment opportunities.
Buffett says India has 'unexplored' opportunities
Buffett's remarks came at Berkshire's annual meeting on Friday when Rajeev Agarwal of DoorDarshi Advisors, a US-based hedge fund that invests in Indian equities, asked him about the possibility of Berkshire exploring in India, the world's fifth-largest economy. "It is a very good question. I am sure there are loads of opportunities in countries like India," he said.
Buffett reassures about Berkshire's future, praises Apple even as he sells it
Warren Buffett paid tribute to his late business partner Charlie Munger at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on Saturday, while reassuring shareholders that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job.
Berkshire cash hoard scores another record as earnings gain
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., led by Warren Buffett, faces a cash surplus but struggles to find lucrative deals. Operating earnings rose, driven by insurance businesses. Amidst rising interest rates, the company engages in stock buybacks and eyes strategic investments.
Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how
Warren Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders who packed an arena for his annual meeting that artificial intelligence scams could become "the growth industry of all time."
'We’d love to spend it, but...": Warren Buffett as Berkshire's cash pile swells to $189 billion
At Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, Warren Buffett celebrated Charlie Munger, discussed growing earnings, and addressed the $189 billion cash pile. Shareholders eagerly awaited insights on Berkshire's future direction and succession plan.
Investing guru Warren Buffett draws thousands, but Charlie Munger's zingers will be missed
Tens of thousands of investors are expected to once again descend on an Omaha, Nebraska, arena Saturday to vacuum up tidbits of wisdom from billionaire Warren Buffett. But a key ingredient will be missing from his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' meeting: It's the first since Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died.
How crazy would it be if Warren Buffett bought Boeing?
Warren Buffett: Ahead of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s annual meeting, a conversation starter suggests Warren Buffett should consider buying Boeing Co. While at odds with Berkshire’s usual conservative approach, Boeing’s potential fits Buffett’s criteria. Despite recent challenges, Boeing’s significant backlog and potential cash generation make it an intriguing prospect for Berkshire Hathaway.
Buffett gears up to meet investors sans Munger by his side
The meeting is Buffett's 60th since he took over Berkshire in 1965 and the first since the death of his longtime friend, business partner and foil Munger at age 99 in November.
Why following successful investors may set you up for failure - Part 1
If you want to become rich or successful should you copy the methods of the richest and most successful investors in the first place?
8-step process to build scientific hypothesis of successful trading
A scientist and a trader are both alike. They form their hypothesis, test them, and check the results. If the result matches the hypothesis, then they conclude. That’s how you make sense out of the randomness in nature and markets. Until you have a hypothesis that can be tested and proven whether it is working in markets, you will be a gambler.
Learn With ETMarkets: Introduction to value investing: Top 4 ways to identify undervalued stocks
To delve deeper into the fundamental principles of value investing pioneered by these luminaries, let's embark on a journey to gain a competitive edge in the world of investing.
Word of caution: Time to watch out for perils of bull market excesses that lead to high greed & low fear
As Nifty triples in bull market, attracting newbies, Sebi warns of frothy valuations and IPO excesses. Warren Buffett too advises to stay cautious in a greedy market.
Want to invest in Warren Buffett style? Take a look at these 8 Indian stocks
A former student of Benjamin Graham, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and current primary shareholder Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Buffett is noted as a legendary value investor, though he is also believed to incorporate an emphasis on management quality and company growth prospects. Based on the idea of Warren Buffett, a custom screen made by MarketSmith emphasizes metrics looking for companies with long-term past and potential future growth. Here are 8 stocks that match Warren Buffett’s style of investing, as listed on MarketSmith:
Mutual funds have Rs 1.3 lakh crore cash, Warren Buffett $168 billion. What about you?
Equity mutual funds in India see a rise in cash holdings, with major players like SBI Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential AMC having significant cash reserves. Even Warren Buffett struggles to find value in the market, while Sebi's stress test orders have put mutual fund portfolios under scrutiny.
Berkshire shares ends in red as US threatens to sue unit over wildfire costs
The investment conglomerate had warned on Saturday that the parent of PacifiCorp and one of Berkshire's biggest businesses outside insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, was under pressure.
Warren Buffett's $168 billion piggy bank outsizes market value of any Indian bank, LIC
Warren Buffett's cash pile of $167.6 billion surpasses the market values of top Indian banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI and other financial services giants like LIC. Berkshire Hathaway struggles to find attractive deals and follows a cautious approach with excess cash, ready to seize opportunities in the mispriced stock market. Buffett follows Charlie Munger's wisdom of attacking mispriced opportunities in the stock market.
Berkshire trims Apple, sheds four stocks, mum on new investment
In a regulatory filing describing its U.S.-listed stock holdings at the end of 2023, Berkshire said it sold 10 million Apple shares in the fourth quarter, but still owned more than 905 million shares worth about $174 billion.
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