Does Berkshire's big tech bet signal a new risk tolerance in Omaha?
1. Berkshire purchased 17.8 million shares of Alphabet, valued at almost $5.35 billion. 2. Alphabet stock rose 8.4% following Berkshire's investment and the launch of a new AI model. 3. Warren Buffett is credited, but investment decisions may be from Weschler or Combs. 4. Buffett's traditional investment philosophy contrasts with potential changes under CEO Greg Abel. 5. Berkshire's cash position increased, but no stock repurchases have been made since May 2024.