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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio, readers can refer to the company's latest regulatory filing.
Berkshire Hathaway has made changes to its investment portfolio. The company increased its stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google. It also boosted its holdings in homebuilders during the second quarter.
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. The updated portfolio reflects the company's recent investment activities, including an expansion of its stake in Alphabet.
For more information on Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio, readers can refer to the company's latest regulatory filing.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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