Buffett's Berkshire hits $1 trillion market cap, first non-tech firm to do so

Published On Aug 28, 2024, 8:41 AM

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has become the first non-technology company to reach a market cap of $1 trillion, joining an elite group of tech giants including Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. This significant milestone reflects strong market confidence in Buffett's leadership, especially highlighted by the company's stock performance this year, which has increased over 28%, significantly surpassing the S&P 500's rise of 18.5%. Berkshire's diverse portfolio spans various sectors, bringing in substantial profits, and even after reducing its stake in companies like Apple and Bank of America, it continues to hold a massive amount of short-term U.S. Treasury bills, showcasing a cash-rich position.

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Buffett's Berkshire hits $1 trillion market cap, first non-tech firm to do so

Aug 28, 2024, 8:41 AM

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway surpassed the $1 trillion market cap threshold on Wednesday as the conglomerate became the first non-technology firm to reach the threshold.

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