Why are investors taking up positions in short term treasury bets?

Investors are increasingly favouring short-term U.S. Treasury securities, with notable figures like Warren Buffett taking sizeable positions. This shift is driven by concerns over economic instability, fluctuating bond yields, and government spending. Short-term Treasuries, such as T-bills with maturities under a year, offer a safer haven compared to longer-term bonds, which are more vulnerable to …

Berkshire Hathaway at $1 trillion market cap – the first U.S. non tech company to do so

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway achieved a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Wednesday 28th August 2024, becoming the first non-technology company in the U.S. to reach this business accolade. The shares of the conglomerate, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, have surged over 28% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500’s 18% increase. This major achievement came just two …

Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly half its stake in Apple

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway significantly reduced its Apple stake last quarter, a surprising decision from the investor known for his long-term focus. The conglomerate, headquartered in Omaha, reported in its earnings filing that its investment in the tech giant was worth $84.2 billion at the end of the Q2, indicating it sold just over 49% …

Quality investing advice from one of the best, if not the best investor the world has ever seen!

Warren Buffett, renowned as one of history’s most successful investors, has imparted invaluable insights that can help steer you on your investment path. Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2 is never forget Rule No. 1 This straightforward statement has significant connotations. Although the aim of investing is to make a profit, …

Why are big name EV makers worried about a… ‘Seagull’

The EV named ‘Seagull’ sub $10,000 price tag. This vehicle will likely take-off! Global automakers are becoming increasingly concerned that Chinese competitors, such as the Warren Buffett-endorsed BYD, might saturate their EV market with cheaper EVs, potentially undermining local production and reducing vehicle prices. Concerns have been raised that this could damage national automotive industries, …

Oxfam report says world’s five richest men have more than doubled their wealth in 3 years

The world’s five richest men have increased their combined fortune from $405 billion in March 2020 to $869 billion in November 2023, according to a report from Oxfam. Wealth increased at a rate of $14 million per hour for 5 people A report by the charity highlighted the wealth of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, LVMH …

Mark Zuckerberg sold nearly half a billion of Meta stock in November and December 2023

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and cofounder of Meta Platforms Inc., sold some $190 million worth of Meta shares in November 2023, and another $238 million in December 2023.  These were his first stock sales since 2021, when he sold $2.9 billion worth of shares.  Meta Platforms is one of the leading social media and technology …

‘Be fearful when the markets get greedy, be greedy when the markets get fearful’.

Warren Buffet Warren Edward Buffett is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of his immense investment success, Buffett is one of the best-known fundamental investors in the world. As of October 2023, he possessed a net worth of $117 billion making him the seventh-richest person in the world.