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Apr 2025
27m 38s

Why is Berkshire Hathaway Hoarding Cash?

The Motley Fool
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Warren Buffett’s conglomerate has more cash on the books than any company in history. (00:21) Matt Argersinger and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - What home sales data says about the economy. - A traffic slowdown at Chipotle, and the restaurant chain’s strong unit economics. - The reasons why Warren Buffett could be sitting on record cash. Then, (17:06) Mary Long ... Show More
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