Warren Buffett Personally Initiated Berkshire's $30 Billion Alphabet Stake

Yahoo Finance · first seen 10.08.2026

Reports reveal that Warren Buffett personally made the decision behind Berkshire Hathaway's massive $30 billion investment in Alphabet, indicating his continued active role despite stepping back as chairman.

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Yahoo Finance — Warren Buffett Personally Initiated Berkshire's $30 Billion Alphabet Stake, a Sign He's Still Making Calls Despite Stepping Back as Chairman

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