Conglomerate

Why 2020 Could Be Good for Selected Conglomerates and Industrial Leaders

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 3:15 pm
Last updated: December 5, 2019 7:30 am

After years of amassing large bulky operations, Wall Street's mantra for 2019 and going forward is back to having sleeker streamlined business entities for investors to choose from. Conglomerates with ...
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Can 3M’s Conglomerate Structure Be Saved From the Wrecking Ball in 2020?

Posted: October 25, 2019 at 11:59 am

A rising trend has been for companies to have a specific purpose or target in their business. Simple business models, even if the underlying operations and management structures may be ...
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One of America’s Greatest CEOs Just Turned 89

Posted: September 1, 2019 at 7:01 am
Last updated: September 3, 2019 7:08 am

The list of great American CEOs includes Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Tim Cook of Apple and Satya Nadella of Microsoft. It also includes one of the world's most wealthy men ...
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Why Warren Buffett Doubled Down on BofA Even More Over Wells Fargo

Posted: July 28, 2019 at 10:58 am
Last updated: July 29, 2019 6:53 am

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) already was one of the top equity holdings of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A). The position originally dates back to a preferred share private ...
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Why UBS Is Growing More Cautious About General Electric

Posted: July 15, 2019 at 12:50 pm

General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) has seen its share of volatility in recent years. After peaking before the Great Recession, even during the great recovery this conglomerate never came close ...
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What GE Might Fetch for Its Venture Capital Arm

Posted: June 14, 2019 at 11:00 am

General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) is still looking for ways to raise capital from inside the company. One possible means of raising cash may come from its years' worth of ...
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Warren Buffett & Berkshire Hathaway Make Key Changes to 2019 Stock Picks

Posted: May 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Last updated: May 16, 2019 7:42 am

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has released its public equity holdings as of March 31, 2019. Warren Buffett still runs Berkshire Hathaway and, as he is one of the richest ...
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With $21.66 Billion in Q1 Net Income, Berkshire Hathaway’s Share Buybacks Remain Muted

Posted: May 4, 2019 at 10:35 am
Last updated: May 6, 2019 6:38 am

This weekend marked the "Stockpalooza" event for investors, which of course is the annual meeting for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A). Warren Buffett and team had reported a dismal fourth ...
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Who Knew Berkshire Hathaway Is America’s 3rd Largest Company?

Posted: May 4, 2019 at 9:00 am

Today is the date of America's most anticipated corporate annual meeting, that of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B). Famed investor Warren Buffett will host the event, which will draw tens ...
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What Warren Buffett Sees in Berkshire Hathaway’s New Amazon Stake

Posted: May 3, 2019 at 10:25 am

This weekend will mark another "stockpalooza" wherein Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) will host its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Most investors tend to follow anything and everything that ...
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Why Warren Buffett May Buy More Bank Stocks Rather Than Make Large Share Buybacks

Posted: April 30, 2019 at 6:45 am

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) is a bit of an enigma when it comes to a traditional company. The company is the largest conglomerate of all, with a $533 billion ...
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GE’s Downward 2019 Guidance Creates Value Story for 2020 and 2021

Posted: March 14, 2019 at 10:20 am

General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) was down initially but was then indicated up early Thursday after the company further updated its guidance for 2019. CEO Larry Culp put guidance under ...
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3M Pledges to Move to 100% Renewable Energy Over Time

Posted: February 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm

3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) is joining the ranks of companies that are going green. The conglomerate has announced that it is committed to move to 100% renewable electricity. While this ...
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Future Shock: Warren Buffett and Berkshire May Fall Into the Kraft Heinz Trap Again and Again

Posted: February 26, 2019 at 1:15 pm

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) have taken a serious beating on the huge stake in Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ: KHC). With many investors having considered Buffett to ...
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Warren Buffett’s Top Stocks for 2019

Posted: February 14, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Last updated: February 15, 2019 12:52 pm

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has released its public equity holdings as of December 31, 2018. Most investors should look at these public equity holdings as the top holdings at ...
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