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Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders – Yahoo Finance’s top 3 takeaways

#WarrenBuffett #youtube #berkshirehathaway #BRK #yahoofinance Warren Buffett was in top form in his latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. The “Oracle of Omaha” railed against deficits and those politicians that slam stock buybacks for the sake of doing so. Buffett played up the need for people to save money and invest for the long-term, two classic Buffett approaches to life. And also in classic Buffett form, the billionaire investor added a dose of life wisdom: “Find a very smart high-grade partner – preferably slightly older than you – and then listen very carefully to what he says,” Buffett said, in a shout to long-time friend and business partner Charlie […]

Schools mired with debt after school meals federal funds end

A federal program providing free meals for more than 50 million students during the pandemic ended at the beginning of the fall semester. Since September, 900 schools have since racked up over $19 million in debt, according to the School Nutrition Association. Families are now struggling to find lunch money as many don’t qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. NBC News’ Zinhe Essamuah speaks with families struggling to find their children’s next meals. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features […]

California battered by heavy rain and historic snow

From rocks giving way along a central California highway to erosion from heavy rains causing an RV to plunge into a river, the massive winter storm has left California in rough shape. A new storm has since moved into the Northwest, bringing blizzard-like conditions to the Sierra Nevada with an additional two to six feet of snow by Tuesday. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital […]

Department of Energy concluded Covid came from China lab leak

According to two sources with direct knowledge, key lawmakers on the House and Senate Intelligence Committees were briefed by top intelligence officials on the classified report, which cited new information leading the Energy Department to back the theory with “low confidence.” A U.S. official confirmed a report from the Wall Street Journal saying it was a lab “mishap” and stressed there’s still consensus this was not a Chinese bioweapon. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, […]

State of the retail sector and what it means for consumers and investors

#retail #youtube #yahoofinance The retail sector has experienced turmoil throughout the start of 2023 thanks in part by weak Q4 earnings reports. Underwhelming quarters from industry giants such as Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) lead to cautious guidance for the fiscal year but value brands such as Dollar General (DG) and Dollar Tree (DLTR) saw positives from last year, opening hundreds of stores each. Yahoo finance’s Rachelle Akuffo, Julie Hyman, Brad Smith, Dave Brigs, and Seana Smith spoke with industry experts to take a deeper dive into the numbers to get a closer look at the current health of retail, the strength of the consumer and just how the […]

Student attacks Florida high school teacher’s aide allegedly after confiscating Nintendo Switch

WARNING: Graphic Video. A Palm Coast, Florida high school teacher’s aide was attacked by a student. The police report says he was upset that the aide took his Nintendo Switch away. The 17-year-old has been charged with “felony aggravated battery with bodily harm.” NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda speaks with the president of the Florida Education Association, who says the attack was a consequence, in part, of understaffing. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the […]

California hit with historic winter weather

The golden state is facing heavy snow and, in some areas, nearly an entire month’s worth of torrential rain in two days. From flood rescues to strong wind gusts creating blizzard-like conditions to Los Angeles even experiencing its first blizzard warning in 30 years, the region is experiencing winter weather on all fronts. The weather system is now headed east toward Oklahoma City, Wichita, and Kansas City. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the […]

Warren Buffett’s trip up the billionaire’s list, here’s how he did it

#WarrenBuffett #youtube #stockmarket #yahoofinance Warren Buffett started buying Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) shares in 1962. Back then shares were less than $10 and Buffett himself was a mere millionaire. Since then, Berkshire shares have grown massively as Buffett turned Berkshire into the world’s largest holding company with shares that sell for more than $400,000. The Oracle of Omaha, as many refer to Buffett, is now worth more than $100 billion according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire index. Recent stock purchases over the last 15 years have helped Buffett’s wealth massively increase. A five-billion purchase of Bank of America (BAC) in 2011, buying Apple (AAPL) in 2016 and more recently piling into oil company’s […]

Breaking down Warren Buffett’s top holdings

#WarrenBuffett #youtube #berkshirehathaway Warren Buffet’s top holdings within Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) have consolidated over time. Berkshire Hathaway’s top five holdings accounted for roughly 75% of the company’s entire portfolio value, as of Dec. 31 2022, Apple (AAPL) is the largest holding accounting for 38.9% of the portfolio’s value. Bank of America (BAC) represents 11.19% while Chevron (CVX) falls just under 10%. The majority of those purchases were made by Berkshire within the last decade, driving a more than 200% return for shareholders during that time period. Berkshire’s fourth and fifth highest holdings are famous Buffett buys. Coca-Cola (KO), which Berkshire bought in 1988, represents 8.51% of the portfolio while American […]

China building up its military presence in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with U.S.

During a high-stakes U.S. surveillance flight, NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer gets a rare chance to see China’s military buildup just weeks after the U.S. shot down the Chinese spy balloon. A Chinese fighter jet came within 500 feet of the U.S. aircraft, as tensions flare up between the two superpowers. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the […]