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title: "Berkshire Hathaway gains as Q2 results reflect solid earnings, buybacks, and equity purchases"
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description: "Berkshire Hathaway stock rose 2.2% after Q2 earnings beat estimates, driven by strong manufacturing results and a $4.5B share buyback. The company became a net equity buyer, investing $22B including in Alphabet, reducing cash reserves to $365.5B. However, insurance underwriting profits declined due to GEICO's worsening combined ratio. Analysts offered mixed views: Cavenagh Research upgraded to Buy citing capital allocation confidence, while Millennial Dividends downgraded to Hold, warning that further GEICO deterioration could outweigh capital deployment benefits."
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# Berkshire Hathaway gains as Q2 results reflect solid earnings, buybacks, and equity purchases

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) stock gained 2.2% in Monday midday trading after the investing juggernaut delivered a solid earnings beat, revived its stock buybacks, and became a net buyer of equities during Q2. CFRA analyst Catherine Seifert is encouraged by the conglomerate's consolidated results. Q2 operating earnings per class B share (BRK.B) were...

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