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title: "Berkshire triples Alphabet stake while slashing 16 holdings"
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description: "Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Alphabet by over 200%, now valued at $16.6 billion, making it a top-ten position. The company has exited 16 stocks, including Visa and Amazon, to focus on more resilient sectors. With $397.6 billion in cash, Berkshire is well-prepared for potential downturns while strategically investing."
datetime: "2026-05-18T03:15:18.000Z"
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# Berkshire triples Alphabet stake while slashing 16 holdings

Tech bet grows: Berkshire boosted its Alphabet holdings by over 200%, making it a top-ten portfolio position worth $16.6 billion. Portfolio purge: Sixteen stocks, including Visa, UnitedHealth, and Amazon, were fully exited as Abel reshaped holdings toward resilient sectors. Cash cushion: With $397.6 billion in cash, Berkshire is positioned to weather a downturn while selectively deploying capital.

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