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Berkshire Cash Drops, Buybacks Rise | Global News
- Published
- August 8, 2026
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- 1:32
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- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 earnings reveal a shrinking cash pile but strong operational growth, with CEO Greg Abel leading the charge as Buffett stays chairman. Revenue jumped 10%, stock buybacks revived after years of pause, and a major $6.8B acquisition of Taylor Morrison (closed in July) signals bold expansion. While Geico’s underwriting profits took a 45…
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 earnings reveal a shrinking cash pile but strong operational growth, with CEO Greg Abel leading the charge as Buffett stays chairman. Revenue jumped 10%, stock buybacks revived after years of pause, and a major $6.8B acquisition of Taylor Morrison (closed in July) signals bold expansion. While Geico’s underwriting profits took a 45% hit—raising eyebrows amid industry struggles—the company’s net profit more than doubled thanks to investment gains. Still, Buffett’s mantra h
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