S&P Downgrades Berkshire Hathaway Rating
Standard & Poor's cut a major rating for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, saying the move better reflects the company's dependence on its core insurance operations.
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In Sync with Buffett: Other Business Icons Betting on Women
Warren Buffett recently made a very public statement in praise of America's professional women. Here are a few other notables who have gone on the record in the same vein.
America's 10 Most Profitable Companies
It was a banner year for these Fortune 500 companies. Learn why their profits soared.
With 15,000 in the Bag, What's Next for the Dow?
Now that the Dow Jones industrial average has pushed past 15,000, what's next? Four market experts give their views.
Berkshire Hathaway's Future Weighs on Investors' Minds
Berkshire Hathaway investors have two key questions for CEO Warren Buffett and vice chairman Charlie Munger -- but whether the answers are forthcoming remains to be seen.
Wall St. This Week: SunPower Rose Early, Car Sales on a Roll
From SunPower enlightening some shareholders prematurely to Warren Buffett's first tweet, here's a rundown of the week's most interesting action in the business world.
The 'Oracle of Omaha' Tweets; Warren Buffett Joins Twitter
If followers were dollars, Buffett is having even more success on Twitter than he had with one of his best investments ever.
Burger King CEO Hees to Take Heinz Reins After Buyout
Burger King CEO Bernardo Hees will take the top job at Heinz following its acquisition by investment firm 3G Capital and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Stocks of Ice and Fire: 'Game of Thrones' Investing Ideas
The futures of the Lannister, Stark, Baratheon and Targaryen clans are unknown. But if George R.R. Martin lets them live, what stocks might his characters buy for retirement?
The Big Companies Paying the Most in Taxes -- and the Least
The federal corporate tax rate is 35% but that's not what most big companies pay, and the disparities can be huge: Some pay billions, while others pay nothing.
10 Companies That Pay the Most Taxes
You’ve probably seen reports on big companies that pay surprisingly little in federal taxes, due to loopholes and accounting gimmicks. Thanks to the website 24/7 Wall Street, we have a list of the 10 companies that pay the most in corporate taxes.
Warren Buffett's 5 Favorite Stocks
Everyone wants to know what Warren Buffett is buying, but what about what he already owns? We take a look at Berkshire's portfolio of stocks to find out which stocks he's sunk the most money into -- and which he's likely to hold onto in the near future.
Buffett's Annual Letter Calls Year With 45% Profit Jump Subpar
Investor Warren Buffett says last year was "subpar" for his company even after posting a 45 percent increase in profit, because the value of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) trailed the overall market.
Apple's Scary Stock Ride: Why the 'Jockey' Really Matters
Apple has been one of the world's most innovative companies, revolutionizing our lives -- and charging a premium to do it. Now, its stock has been on a six-month downward run, and understanding the real reason why might help guide your other investment choices.