Consumer Non-Cyclicals

TradingKey - As high mortgage rates continue to weigh on the U.S. housing market and put pressure on homebuilder earnings, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), long built by Warren Buffett, has further expanded its investment in the U.S. residential construction sector.

TradingKey - Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) announced on September 18 that 96-year-old Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as chairman effective immediately, assuming the role of honorary chairman and continuing to serve as a director of the company.

TradingKey - KR is testing $56.41 support ahead of Q2 earnings. Can cost control and improving eCommerce economics trigger a rebound toward $58?

TradingKey - On September 9, department store chain Casey's (CASY) plunged nearly 12% in U.S. pre-market trading. Although the company's latest first-quarter fiscal results exceeded market expectations, investors were disappointed by the quality of profit growth and the lack of an upgrade to its full-year guidance.

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 9 (ET), futures on the three major U.S. stock indices traded cautiously in pre-market action. As the military conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated further, Brent crude broke above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. The surge in oil prices heightened market concerns over a resurgence in inflation and prolonged high interest rates, weighing on U.S. stock futures.

TradingKey - On September 3, Tokyo time, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.a) (BRK.b) CEO Greg Abel was interviewed by CNBC's "Squawk Box" in Tokyo, focusing on topics such as Japanese investments, Google (GOOGL) parent Alphabet, AI data centers, the housing market, and capital allocation.