2010 may be a directionless year for the stock markets so far, but shares of conglomerates are outperforming and more upside is expected. The five largest conglomerates we follow are all higher…
Banking analysts came out of the cracks in the floor this morning to be positive on Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC). We have seen positive calls from several different firms. Dick…
Maybe the markets felt directionless for most of Friday ahead of earnings season, but the trading action of this week might make some wonder if a Double-Dip Recession is less likely. The…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) and Warren Buffett are not supposed to be this controversial. In fact, Mr. Buffett would probably tell you he’d rather be boring. Yet, we now…
These are some of this Thursday’s top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street firms: Aixtron AG (NASDAQ: AIXG) Started as Buy at Sterne Agee Annaly Capital Management,…
Warren Buffett likes Lloyd Blankfein. Now Goldman Sachs likes Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A, BRK-B). In new coverage this morning, Goldman Sachs has initiated Warren Buffett’s conglomerate with a BUY rating. The…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) is known for its giving back, or at least Warren Buffett is. Each year Buffett auctions off a luncheon at Smith & Wollensky in New York for…
The official retirement age for executives at many large U.S. corporations has been 65 for several decades – unless the executive also happens to be the founder. Forty years ago, 65 was…
We have an unusual cast of characters in this week’s version of THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS for the week ahead, with almost none being tied to earnings. Some of the key stocks to…
Warren Buffett may not be immune to the world of political inquiries and those looking for more “What really happened?” answers out there. CNBC and others reported last night that the head…
Without specifying a partner, the CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) said yesterday that he hopes that his company can work with China to develop batteries for an all-electric vehicle .…
Warren Buffett does not have the same time frame as most investors. How many of you buy with a “forever” outlook? Buffett says he likes that term, short of whether he sees…
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is signaling that it can hold its own by buying out what could have been dilution from Uncle Sam selling warrants. The Treasury will take in…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B, BRK-A) has shown its latest holdings as of the close on March December 31, 2010 after the close. These have been broken down into 3 groups of…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B, BRK-A) has now shown its latest holdings as of the close on March December 31, 2010. These are Warren Buffett’s most recent holdings, even though some may…
