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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

Berkshire's $397B Cash Hoard Raises Questions Under New CEO Abel

Berkshire Hathaway accumulates record $397 billion cash under CEO Greg Abel, yet remains largely inactive with capital deployment despite 18% operating income growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Abel Takes Stage at Berkshire: Conglomerate Stays Intact as $BRK Signals Continuity

Greg Abel led Berkshire Hathaway's first shareholder meeting as CEO with Buffett present but offstage, confirming no breakup plans and highlighting $397B cash reserves.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Abel's First Act: $234M Buyback Signals Berkshire's Confidence Under New Leadership

Greg Abel completes first quarter as Berkshire CEO with $234M stock buyback, first in 21 months, as company maintains record $397B cash pile.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Hamilton Global Opportunities Posts €5.77M Profit, Capitalizes on MIAX Exit

Hamilton Global Opportunities reports €5.77M profit, €28.12M NAV; successfully exits MIAX stake following August IPO with attractive returns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Thomas Niel

GameStop's $9B Cash Hoard Masks Wall Street's Deep Skepticism on Stock Valuation

GameStop holds $9B cash and $368M Bitcoin, but analysts question if fortress balance sheet justifies $10.5B market cap amid dilution risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Speights

Buffett Signals Confidence With Berkshire Buyback Resumption After 13-Quarter Pause

Warren Buffett resumes Berkshire Hathaway buybacks after 13-quarter pause, signaling stock undervaluation amid $373B cash reserves and economic uncertainty.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Retirees Brace for 2026: Three Defense Strategies Against Market Volatility

Retirees prepare for 2026 volatility using portfolio diversification, flexible withdrawals, and two-year cash reserves to avoid forced asset sales during downturns.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Thomas Hughes

GameStop Posts Modest Gains Amid Hardware Decline, Faces Structural Headwinds

GameStop stabilizes with improved profitability but faces 14% revenue decline. Stock trades at 30X earnings with limited catalysts despite $9 billion cash reserve.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Nathan Reiff

D-Wave's 44% Plunge Masks Quantum Leap: Growth Story vs. Valuation Reality

D-Wave ($QBTS) fell 44% in 2026 despite strong bookings exceeding 2025 totals and $30M in major deals. Analysts see 132% upside, but 237x sales valuation remains extreme.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Marc Guberti

Stay the Course: Why Long-Term Strategy Beats Panic in Market Downturns

Investors should maintain long-term perspective during volatile markets, avoid panic selling, and reassess risk tolerance through strategic cash reserves and diversified holdings rather than emotional decisions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Berkshire Hathaway Emerges as Safe Haven Amid Oil Crisis and Market Turmoil

Berkshire Hathaway's $370 billion cash fortress, energy holdings, and diversified insurance operations position it as a defensive safe haven amid geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Joe Tenebruso

Scholastic Stock Surges on Better-Than-Expected Results and Debt Reduction

Scholastic shares climbed over 10% after beating earnings expectations and announcing a $300 million buyback program funded by $400 million in real estate sales.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Unusual Machines Stock Plunges 15.6% on $150M Below-Market Share Offering

Unusual Machines stock fell 15.6% after announcing a $150M share offering at $17, below the $18.60 closing price, diluting shareholders 22.6% despite strong cash reserves.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Abel Resumes Berkshire Buybacks, But Don't Expect Equities Buying Spree

Berkshire's new CEO Greg Abel restarts stock repurchases after 21-month pause, but massive cash reserves unlikely to fuel equity purchases amid stretched valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Berkshire Signals No Immediate Dividend, But Door Remains Open Under Abel

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel confirms no immediate dividend, but signals the board annually reviews the policy and could consider dividends if capital returns deteriorate.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jordan Chussler

Buffett's Final Quarter: Berkshire Posts Mixed Results Amid Historic Leadership Transition

Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway CEO after 60 years, leaving record $373.3B cash and mixed Q4 results clouded by $4.5B impairments. Final moves favored insurance and energy.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Abel Takes the Helm: Berkshire Names Successor to Control $320B Portfolio

Greg Abel will oversee nearly all of Berkshire Hathaway's $320B equity portfolio and $373B cash reserve, signaling continuity in Buffett's capital allocation strategy.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Berkshire Hathaway's Leadership Transition Opens New Chapter for Investors

Greg Abel's leadership brings more active portfolio management to Berkshire Hathaway, with strategic divestitures and potential for deploying the company's substantial cash reserves on acquisitions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Johnny Rice

Gates Foundation Trust Maintains $11B Berkshire Stake Amid Leadership Transition

Gates Foundation Trust maintains $11 billion Berkshire Hathaway stake, nearly 30% of its portfolio, reflecting confidence in Berkshire's leadership transition and diversified business model.
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