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Buffett Donated $41.6 Million to Charity in Late 2011

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 01/30/2012 - 00:20

In the second half of 2011, billionaire investor Warren Buffett gave away $41.6 million worth of stock in his company, Berkshire Hathaway, to eight unnamed charities....


 

Buffett's tips for new investors

MSN Money Latest Articles  Tue, 03/02/2010 - 12:20

The world's most famous investor lays out his basic principles in this year's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.


 

Where Buffett's money is going now

MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 05/28/2009 - 22:01

How has the legendary investor reacted to the swings in the market? SEC filings reveal the recent portfolio tweaks by his company, Berkshire Hathaway.


 

Dow up 165 as hopes build for a recovery

MSN Money Latest Articles  Fri, 05/08/2009 - 18:00

A jobs report that isn't as bad as feared and a sense that the banking crisis has peaked putsĀ  investors in a mood to buy.

Berkshire Hathaway reports a big loss. Oil tops $58 a barrel; energy stocks shoot up. Wal-Mart and Macy's will lead next week's earnings.


 

Does loss of Triple-A rating matter?

Marketplace  Fri, 03/13/2009 - 11:02

Now that General Electric and Berkshire Hathaway have lost their Triple-A credit ratings, only five U.S. companies are left with that status.

With fewer companies standing at the top, what does losing an A really mean? Jeremy Hobson reports.


 

Buffett puts up banking caution sign

Marketplace  Wed, 09/10/2008 - 14:30

A subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group is going to stop insuring bank deposits over $100,000.

Is Buffett behind this? If so, does this mean he's worried about future bank failures? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.