Moody's Stock Nudges 8%—Warren Buffett Walks Away With $888 Million

1. Buffett gained nearly $900 million from his Moody's stake this year. 2. Moody's shares rose from $473 to $509, outperforming the S&P 500. 3. Buffett's average purchase price was $57 per share since 2001. 4. Moody's is benefiting from active credit markets and rising bond issuance. 5. Buffett's long-term investment strategy yielded over $11 billion in gains.