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Berkshire: Cash Soars, Operations Down
Here's our initial take on Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.B) (NYSE: BRK.A) fiscal 2025 first-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ1 2024Q1 2025Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$89.9 billion$89.7 billion-0.2%MissedEarnings per share (Class B)$5.88$2.13-64%MissedOperating earnings$11.2 billion$9.6 ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Trading Within Dense Supply Cluster — What Lies Beyond $100K?
After two weeks of strong action, the Bitcoin price seems to be back on the right track, and the bull run — which once looked done and dusted — appears to be roaring back to life. This previously improbable recovery is now accentuated by the premier cryptocurrency’s likely return to above the import...NewsBTC
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
Altcoin season soon: Pepeto, Solaxy, and Pepe set to lead the next 1000 x memecoin surge, best presales to watch
The crypto market is gaining strength as investor confidence grows. This is reflected in the recent rise of the Fear and Greed Index, a popular tool that measures market sentiment. A higher score typically signals increased optimism, which often leads to stronger buying activity. Bitcoin has also broken through the 94000 resistance level and is […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, May 3
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Romanians vote in presidential test of Trump-style nationalism
Romania holds presidential election first round on SundayEurosceptic George Simion leads in opinion pollsTwo centrists battle for place in May 18 run-offSimion win could isolate Romania in EU and NATOBy Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST, May 4 (Reuters) - Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presi...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump's offer to send troops to Mexico
May 3 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking, but said she had rejected that offer because "sovereignty is not for sale."Sheinbaum's comments were in response ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Guatemalan migrant who gave birth in US avoids rapid deportation
By Andrew Hay May 3 (Reuters) - A Guatemalan migrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state's governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday.The 24-year-old woman gained public ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Guatemalan migrant who gave birth in US avoids rapid deportation
By Andrew Hay May 3 (Reuters) - A Guatemalan migrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state's governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday.The 24-year-old woman gained public ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Motor racing-Norris wins Miami sprint to trim Piastri's lead by a point
Norris wins Miami sprint, Piastri secondBriton cuts the gap at the top to nine pointsHamilton smiling again after finishing thirdPole sitter Antonelli clashes with VerstappenVerstappen penalised and classified lastMIAMI, May 3 (Reuters) - Lando Norris lucked in to win a rain-hit and crash-strewn Mia...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Buffett defends trade amid tariff pressures, as Berkshire cash sets record
Buffett says balanced trade 'good for the world'Buffett downplays concern about $347.7 billion cashOperating profit down 14% as California wildfires weighBy Jonathan Stempel and Suzanne McGee OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Before announcing his plan to step down as Berkshire Hatha...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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INSTANT VIEW-Reaction to Buffett plan to step down as Berkshire CEO, new CEO Abel
May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett, 94, announced Saturday he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N at the end of 2025, and hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel. Here are reactions:JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO JPM.N Jamie Dimon: "Warren Buffett represents everythi...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Texas governor signs largest US school voucher law, marking conservative shift
Texas allocates $1 billion for school vouchers over two yearsTexas ranks 47th in per-pupil spending, NEA report showsOpponents argue vouchers drain public school funds, benefit wealthier studentsBy Brad Brooks May 3 (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed a law making more than ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Berkshire shareholders reject diversity, AI proposals
By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N shareholders on Saturday rejected a resolution requiring the company to report on risks from its subsidiaries' race-based initiatives, one of seven proposals tied to diversity, artificial intelligence and other i...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Warren Buffett Talks Tariffs, Market Volatility, and Stepping Down as CEO at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting
Folks from around the world flocked to Omaha to attend Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) annual meeting, snack on See's Candies, and sip on ice-cold Coca-Cola. But there's a lot more to the annual tradition than sweets and soda.From 1965 to 2024, Berkshire averaged a compound annual g...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Funding Rate Enters Deep Red On Binance — Short Squeeze Soon?
The price of Bitcoin was somewhat slow in the last days of April before bursting to life again to begin the new month of May. The premier cryptocurrency has since made a return near $98,000, flirting with the highly coveted $100,000 level to kick off the weekend. Since losing the $100,000 price mark...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
$380M In Ethereum Leaves Exchanges In 7 Days – Accumulation Trend Accelerates
Ethereum is trading just below the $2,000 mark, holding at critical levels as the broader market shows signs of recovery. After weeks of choppy price action and fading selling pressure, bulls are gradually regaining control, pushing ETH into a more bullish short-term structure. Momentum is building ...NewsBTC
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
How Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is Revolutionizing Crypto and DeFi Borrowing & Lending
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) coordinately flips the traditional paradigm of crypto and DeFi borrowing and lending, with a presale that has raised $7.4 million and sold over 434 million tokens to 9,300 holders. Currently running its phase 4 presale at a price of $0.025, 55% of the tokens for this celebration have been claimed so far, […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, May 3
Commodities
Kuwait says OPEC+ meeting to significantly affect production policy formulation
CAIRO, May 3 (Reuters) - Kuwait's oil minister said that the OPEC+ meeting would significantly affect production policy formulation in the coming period, Kuwait's state news agency reported on Saturday.OPEC+ agreed in a meeting earlier in the day to accelerate oil production hikes for a seco...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Think Nvidia Is Expensive? These 3 Charts Might Change Your Mind.
Over the past five years, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has risen in value by nearly 1,500%, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. Think it's too late to benefit as an investor? Think again. According to the charts below, shares remain very attractive for long-term investors.Nvidi...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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French PM: considering referendum proposal on budget
French PM: not ruling out referendum on budgetUp to president to decide on referendumsMacron's Dec 31 speech opened door to such movesFrance grappling with how to cut its debt PARIS, May 3 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Saturday he was considering proposing a nation...Reuters
Sat, May 3
