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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alex Veiga, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, Greg Abel, had previously agreed to a significant investment in Alphabet.
Berkshire Hathaway has made changes to its investment portfolio in the second quarter. The company increased its stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google. It also boosted its holdings in homebuilders during this time.
Further adjustments were made to its portfolio, including a reduction in its stake in financial companies. Details of these changes are available in a regulatory filing. Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, Greg Abel, had previously agreed to a significant investment in Alphabet.
The value of Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Alphabet is substantial, with further information on the company's investment portfolio available from the source.
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Category: business Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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