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Berkshire Hathaway Holds At Fresh Highs While Alphabet Stake Revalued

Oct 31, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Announced buybacks tend to lift per-share metrics and support BRK.A/B prices; portfolio rebalancing signals discipline and potential multiple expansion as cash remains ample. However, Alphabet stake decline introduces a near-term valuation headwind if non-reinvestment alternatives lag.

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Berkshire's Class A and B shares posted fresh highs in October, lagging only slightly as tech-heavy markets cooled. The note highlights Alphabet’s stake sliding to about $29.6B, Coca-Cola rising to $37.6B, and DaVita trimming to maintain a 45% cap, underscoring ongoing portfolio rebalancing alongside $4.5B in Q2 buybacks. The combination reinforces a back-to-basics, cash-rich profile.

  • Berkshire hits intraday highs; October rally stalls.
  • BRK.B intraday high $550.47; weekly gain under 0.1%.
  • Alphabet stake down to $29.6B; Coca-Cola top holding rises.
  • DaVita stake trimmed to maintain 45% cap; buybacks continue.

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